Bringing the light of Christ to those in prison

Mar 23, 2018

KUALA LUMPUR: The Catholic Prison Ministry members have been hard at work especially for the season of Lent and Easter.

In the Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese, several activities were held.

On Mar 3, a full day workshop themed Justice and Mercy Met at the Cross was held at the Church of the Divine Mercy for all prison ministry volunteers.

During the season of Lent, the Way of the Cross was prayed every week.

The members used material from FORMED for the preparation of reflection for Prison visits. For Lent, they used A Lent to remember; Lenten Encounter with Mercy. The modules/sessions were printed out for use in the prison. All volunteers were encouraged to be proactive and prepare their own reflections of the Gospel. It was a development and empowerment for both volunteers and inmates.

Light a candle on Good Friday. The Prison Ministry is inviting everyone to light a candle and recite the prayer from the prayer card provided. Fr Surain Durai Raj, the Ecclesiastical Assistant informed all the priests of his initiative during the February clergy recollection. A3 posters were given to the priests to be displayed in the parishes. The programme will be launched during Holy Week.