Focus

  • WYD conversion to Christ ? through a crucible

    Aug 11, 2023

    As hundreds of thousands of pilgrims embarked on their journey to Portugal earlier this month, I was reminded fondly of so many other World Youth Day (WYD) events of the past.

  • The Catholic responsibility to vote

    Aug 04, 2023

    The upcoming state elections may seem like an afterthought to many, as the nation went to polls not longer than nine months ago. However, six states chose not to dissolve their state assemblies in 2022 when the federal elections were held.

  • Let’s give saints a voice in the synod dialogue

    Jul 28, 2023

    Pope Francis’ synod on synodality envisions an inclusive dialogue that encompasses as many participants as possible.

  • A walk to remember …

    Jul 28, 2023

    C.S Lewis once wrote that “the real substance of the faith dwells in the world of action. Christian faith becomes real when it is lived out.” Here’s a story of a young man who literally walked the talk.

  • As Twitter devolves, how should Christians proceed on social media?

    Jul 21, 2023

    With the arrival of the new social media app Threads by Meta (the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp), a lot of Twitter users are actively discerning the future of their engagement with the platform that tech mogul Elon Musk purchased for $44 billion (RM199 billion) last fall.

  • New cardinals — Francis has chosen men he trusts

    Jul 21, 2023

    Pope Francis has once again caught everyone off guard by announcing his decision to hold a consistory on September 30 during which he will create 21 new cardinals.

  • Cardinals not eligible to vote

    Jul 21, 2023

    In addition to the new cardinal electors, Pope Francis will also give the red hat to two archbishops and one priest over the age of 80, who would be ineligible to participate in a papal conclave. The Pope said that “they have distinguished themselves in their service to the Church.”

  • From prison to World Youth Day

    Jul 21, 2023

    Man builds 50 confessionals to be used for pilgrims

  • Emeritus Professor Dr Christopher Ng, a Malaysian icon

    Jul 21, 2023

    When we think of Malaysian icons, we usually think of our first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman, professional squash player, Datuk Nicol David, and maybe even fashion designer Datuk Jimmy Choo

  • The origin and development of the term ‘catechesis’

    Jul 14, 2023

    On the invitation of the editor of the HERALD, I agreed to contribute a series of articles on the topic of catechesis. In my first article, I wish to explain the origin and development of the term ‘catechesis’ in the Church.