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Hari Cuci Malaysia: Together We Cleaned, Cared, and Celebrated Our Common Home
By Rosalind Michael It was an early start for us on Saturday, 27th September—alarms buzzing, sleepy smiles, and excited chatter as we gathered with our church friends. By 5:45 AM we were on the road to Pantai Cahaya Negeri, Port Dickson, the drive filled with laughter and the joy of heading to something meaningful together.…
Read MoreThe Cruelty of The Cross
Written by: Jadrien Sebastian The cruelty of the cross was not just in the act of crucifixion itself, but in the brutal series of events that led up to it. The entire process was a public spectacle designed to inflict maximum pain, humiliation, and terror. The Events Leading to the Cross The Act of Crucifixion…
Read MoreCatechetical Form5: My Journey with Confirmation Batch 2025
God Calls the Imperfect: A Reflection on Vocatio et Perfectionis
By Alan Lee, St. Anthony BEC Faith begins not in perfection, but in willingness to say “yes.” As the Latin maxim reminds us: “Deus non vocat perfectos, sed vocatos perficit” — God does not call the perfect, but perfects the called. Scripture shows the unlikely being called: Moses, reluctant and slow of speech, was sent…
Read MoreThe Heartbeat of the Church: A Short History of Basic Ecclesial Communities
By Alan Lee, St. Anthony BEC The idea of the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) may sound new, but its roots go back to the earliest days of the Church. The Acts of the Apostles paints a picture of the first believers: “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread…
Read MoreThe Sacraments: Fuel and Service for the Family Journey
A reflection by Alan Lee St Anthony Bec Every car needs two things: fuel and service. Without fuel, the car stalls. Without service, even the best-fueled engine will eventually break down. The same is true for the Christian life. The Eucharist is our fuel — the panis vivus (living bread) that strengthens us for the…
Read MoreSt. Paul, the Myvi, and the Home Church: Why Every Father is Called to Be a Priest
Author: Alan lee of St Anthony Bec It was somewhere between a traffic jam and a tearful memory that it struck me. I was in my Myvi, inching through the after-school chaos of the city, wondering how on earth I got here — not just on this road, but in life. Behind me sat a…
Read MoreThe Sacred Union: Why the Priest Dips the Host into the Chalice During Mass
In the heart of every Catholic Mass, there are moments of profound symbolism that speak volumes about our faith. One such moment, often performed quietly and with great reverence, occurs just before Holy Communion. After the “Lamb of God” is recited, the priest breaks a small piece of the consecrated host and places it into…
Read MoreEVERGREEN MINISTRY PILGRIMAGE, KUANTAN
Evergreen Ministry’s Pilgrimage to St. Thomas Church Kuantan What a blessed day for our Evergreen Ministry! On Thursday, June 19, 2025, 82 parishioners embarked on a meaningful pilgrimage to St. Thomas Church Kuantan, one of our designated pilgrim churches for the Year of Pilgrims of Hope. Our journey began bright and early at 7:00 AM…
Read MoreGood Shepherd Church Setapak Launches Parish Pastoral Plan 2025
On the Feast of the Epiphany, January 5, 2025, Good Shepherd Church Setapak officially launched its Parish Pastoral Plan for the year 2025. This comprehensive plan was developed based on the valuable insights and recommendations gathered during the Parish Pastoral Assembly. To ensure its implementation, the Parish Coordination Council (PCC) and the Parish Pastoral Synod/Parish…
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