Kuching lawyers seek guidance for justice, peace
Catholic lawyers in the Archdiocese of Kuching came together for their annual Red Mass at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament on January 25, seeking guidance and blessings for their work in the legal profession.
Feb 14, 2025
KUCHING: Catholic lawyers in the Archdiocese of Kuching came together for their annual Red Mass at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament on January 25, seeking guidance and blessings for their work in the legal profession.
Since 2015, the legal community has organised the Votive Mass to invoke the Holy Spirit’s guidance and divine blessings.
The Mass was presided over by Archbishop Simon Poh, with Fr Leonard Yap, parish priest of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, and Fr Eugenio Maglasang, parish priest of the Church of the Holy Trinity, concelebrating.
Among the attendees were prominent figures from the legal field, including Datuk Seri JC Fong, State Legal Counsel; Datuk Stephen Chung, a retired Court of Appeal judge, and Gabriel Gumis, former Registrar of the High Court of Sabah and Sarawak, who now serves in the Native Court of Sarawak. Their presence underscored the strong faith and unity within the local legal community.
In his homily, Archbishop Simon drew on the reading about the conversion of St Paul, emphasising the themes of “justice” and “redemption” in relation to the Jubilee Year of Hope 2025. He described the Jubilee Year as a time of “grace, mercy, and reconciliation” and encouraged the congregation to reflect on their relationship with God, encounter Jesus, and bring His love and mercy to society to inspire change.
The prelate said that the Mass was to pray for the “preservation of peace and justice” as well as “the grace and development of people.” He encouraged the congregation to give thanks to the Lord for His blessings and to pray that “the Lord may empower you to play a vital role in shaping the destiny of Sarawak and Malaysia as we strive for justice and peace.”
Datuk Seri JC Fong, representing the legal congregation, presented mementoes to the altar servers, sacristan, choir and celebrants for making the Red Mass a meaningful and spiritually enriching occasion.
The event concluded with light refreshments at the Fr Dato Lawrence Chua Hall. --Today’s Catholic
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