Silver Liners’ pilgrimage to the Church of St John Vianney

Mar 27, 2024

TAMPIN: Forty-seven seniors from the Church of St Francis of Assisi (SFA), Cheras, embarked on a pilgrimage to the Church of St John Marie Vianney recently. The pilgrimage was organised by SFA’s Silver Liners Ministry.

During the Eucharistic celebration, in which about 20 senior parishioners from the Tampin parish also participated, the celebrant Fr Albet Arockiasamy and Fr Valentine Gompok, OFM, Cap anointed all the pilgrims with the Oil of the Sick. This was followed by the personal veneration of the relic of the true cross (a small piece of wood taken from the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified).

Fr Albet, parish priest of St John Marie Vianney, guided the pilgrims through their spiritual experience. He shared the rich history of the church, delving into its origins and significance. It was revealed that the church, formerly known as the Church of St Philomena, was renamed St John Marie Vianney by the late Archbishop Dominic Vendargon, honouring the patron saint of parish priests. This insight into the church’s past added depth to the pilgrims’ understanding and appreciation of their surroundings.

After the Mass, the pilgrims were treated to lunch, arranged by their hosts.

The day was further enriched by the singing of Fr Valentine, whose voice filled the air with a sense of serenity and joy.

As the pilgrimage drew to a close, the pilgrims departed with hearts full of gratitude and spirits rejuvenated. The pilgrimage to the Church of St John Marie Vianney was not just a trip, but a transformative experience that deepened their connection to their faith and community. It served as a reminder of the importance of spiritual renewal and the power of collective devotion to uplift and inspire.