Risen Christ parish Lenten outreach project
During Lent, parishioners of Risen Christ Catholic Church, inspired by Matthew 25:35, initiated an outreach project on March 18 to distribute meals to the homeless and urban poor.
Apr 25, 2025
PENANG: During the season of Lent, the parishioners of Risen Christ Catholic Church were inspired by the words of the Gospel of Matthew: “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me…” (Matthew 25:35). In the spirit of this message, they launched an outreach project on March 18, distributing meals to those in need — particularly the homeless and urban poor served by Lighthouse, a Catholic feeding centre that welcomes all, regardless of race, religion, or belief.
Food for tea and lunch was prepared and cooked in the homes of parishioners before being sent to Lighthouse for this vulnerable group. It was heartening to observe that about 40 parishioners from the BECs and the different language apostolates working with Caritas Risen Christ to make this event a success, no doubt with the tremendous support from the parish priest, Friar Esmond Chua, OFM. Besides enjoying the food, the clients were also entertained with songs from the 60s and 70s which brought back memories for them.
The parish looks forward to similar collaborative efforts to reach out to even more vulnerable groups in the near future. --Stephanie Cheong
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