CDM kickstarts Lenten Campaign

There were sympathetic glances at the young boy in a wheelchair at the Sunday morning Mass on March 9 at the Church of Divine Mercy (CDM).

Mar 21, 2014

By Elizabeth Simon
There were sympathetic glances at the young boy in a wheelchair at the Sunday morning Mass on March 9 at the Church of Divine Mercy (CDM). The blue woollen cap on his head was suggestive of a serious illness. Lying on a bench outside was a forlorn looking girl with a medicated plaster across her forehead. Obviously ill she shuffled into the Church before Mass began.

Many a prayer from the congregation must have been offered at the sight of these two youngsters.

It was a relief, however, to learn that they were actually part of a skit organised by the Love Squad prior to the launch of the Lenten Campaign.

Three groups of youth, dressed to depict the poor, the lonely and the sick presented a convincing glimpse of the marginalised in our society. A voice-over from a Love Squad youngster, Matthew Stephen, urged the congregation to rethink the conventional definition of charity and not to equate it to just money.

“Charity is something even the most incapable of persons can offer,” said Matthew.

“Charity in the form of time, actions and words is more worthy when sharing God’s love with our brothers and sisters who are less fortunate than we are.”

The Love Squad presented the Lenten Campaign banner to parish priest, Father Martin Arlando with the Penang Diocesan theme, Charity – the Light of Faith.

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