Police Day celebration at Langkawi chapel

May 03, 2024

By Johnkuppusawary, PJPN
The second Sunday of Easter saw the celebration of the 217th Police Day at the Chapel of Ave Stella Maris.

Led by Insp Alex and Asp Kevin from the Langkawi Police Training Centre (PULAPOL), 40 senior and junior officers from the Langkawi Police Headquarters gathered for this occasion.

Fr Michael Cheah, parish priest of the Church of St Michael, Alor Setar, celebrated the Mass, focusing on the Gospel passage from John 20:19–31. His sermon centred on Jesus’ reassuring words to his disciples “Peace be upon you.”

Throughout the sermon, Fr Michael emphasised the transformative power of forgiveness, echoing Jesus’ teaching, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” He also reaffirmed the fundamental belief in Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection.

At the end of the Mass, Fr Michael extended blessings to all police officers present, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie. The event concluded with a fellowship, strengthening the bond between the church community and the law enforcement officers.