ArchKL launches PROTEC campaign

Sep 15, 2023

By Marilyn Menezes Simon
The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and the launch of Year 4 (PROTEC) campaign was held on September 2 at the Church of St Anthony.

Archbishop Julian Leow was the main celebrant, with Fr Andrew Manickam OFM Cap, the Ecclesiastical Assistant of the Creation Justice Ministry (CJM), concelebrating.

In his homily, Archbishop Julian reminded everyone that, as stewards of our planet, we are called to embrace sustainable practices and to advocate for justice and compassion. “We have to do away with the clenched fist, the wicked word, just like prophet Isaiah mentions in the first reading. Let’s keep the unfortunate and the ones that no one cares for in mind. While doing so, let’s not forget the cries of the unborn child,” he stressed.

Fr. Andrew expressed his appreciation for all the support given for the activities by CJM. He concluded by saying, “Now we go back to touch lives in our environment and then meet again for prayer, on Oct 4 at the Church of St Francis of Assisi for the close of the Season of Creation.”

The Archdiocesan Creation Justice Ministry encourages everyone to be mindful of our role as stewards of all that God has created for us; give public transport a try, reduce the number of trips and carpool whenever possible, in trying to reduce fuel consumption. A day to appreciate our beaches is being organised on Sept 28 and a half day recollection on Oct 4.