Do not be afraid of sharing the Good News with others

Jun 17, 2023

MIRI: The third Malaysian Catholic Youth Ministers’ Committee (MCYMC) Initiative took place in the Diocese of Miri as part of the journey towards the Malaysia Pastoral Convention (MPC2026). The initiative lasted from May 24 to 28 and involved 12 MCYMC members and 48 youths from each parish in the diocese.

The event started with a warm welcome from Bishop Richard Ng, who encouraged the participants not to be afraid of sharing the Good News with others. The first day began with an ice-breaking session, followed by a briefing from MiDYC Youth Minister, Adrian. The day concluded with a Praise and Worship session led by Raphel Suyong.

The initial programme was conducted at two locations: Rh Paberi and Kg Logan Bunut, both under the Lapok parish. The 60 attendees were divided between these two villages. The activities in the villages included praying for the sick, participating in the villagers’ daily activities such as picking ferns and tuber sprouts, bathing in the waterfall, and fishing in Logan Bunut National Park. In the evenings, the participants prayed the Rosary with the villagers to deepen their devotion to Mother Mary.

After spending two nights and three days in the villages, the youth returned to their respective parishes, while the MCYMC members continued with their assessment for the last two days. The MCYMC and MiDYC members attended the Pentecost Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard at the Parish of St Anthony of Padua in Tudan. At the end of the Mass, the prelate blessed the MCYMC members and the MiDYC youth, and they adjourned for a fellowship.