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All Souls’ Day – A Day of Love and Forgiveness
I lost my grandparents when I was a teenager, especially my grandma, whom I was really closed with. Every year for all soul’s day, I would go to the graveyard and see my grandparents along with my family. Even till now, I still missed them very much, not because of how much of wealth they…
Read MoreAll Saints’ Day – A Day of Remembrance and Courage
Every year on the 1st of November, we celebrate all Saint’s day. It is a day where we remembered the saints as our guardian, a role model for us to live our lives as what Christ has asked each and every one of us to do. The saints are the best examples of models, for…
Read MoreWHY DID JESUS CHOOSE BREAD AND WINE AS HIS BODY AND BLOOD
Understanding the Liturgy: Why Do We Kiss the Gospel Book?
During the Sunday Mass, you may have noticed a quiet, reverent moment immediately after the deacon or priest finishes proclaiming the Gospel. As he closes the Book of the Gospels, he leans down and kisses the page. While this gesture lasts only a second, it is rich in meaning and tradition. Here is why this…
Read MoreListening and Fasting: Lent as a Time of Conversion
A Time to Pause: Our Parish Lenten Recollection
“Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” (Mark 6:31) A Lenten Recollection is essentially a “mini-retreat.” While a full retreat might last several days or a week, a recollection is usually much shorter—typically a few hours or a single day. The word itself comes from the idea of “re-collecting” yourself.…
Read MoreServing with Sunshine: Catechism Students Trade Sales for Service, Raising Funds for Orphanage
KUALA LUMPUR — The spirit of service was alive and well among the Standard 6 and Form 2 Catechism students of Good Shepherd Church, who recently channeled their entrepreneurial skills into a heartfelt act of charity. These young stewards dedicated their efforts to raising funds and collecting essential supplies for Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Mary.…
Read MoreCompassion Over Celebration: Good Shepherd Church, Catechism Students Bring Christmas Joy to the Elderly
KUALA LUMPUR — Trading a typical year-end party for a profound act of service, the Form 3 catechetical students of Good Shepherd Church Setapak dedicated their final class to embodying the true spirit of Christian charity. In a deeply meaningful gesture, the group chose to forgo their own celebration and instead brought warmth, joy, and…
Read MoreA Day of Grace: Celebrating First Holy Communion 2025 at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Setapak
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Church of the Good Shepherd, Setapak, was filled with joy and reverence as we celebrated a momentous milestone: the First Holy Communion Mass for the year 2025. Forty-eight children from various language groups within our vibrant parish took this profound step, receiving the body and blood of Christ for…
Read MoreA Living Cloud of Witnesses: All Saints’ Day Parade Unites Past and Present at All Saints’ Church
On November 1st, the sacred halls of All Saints’ Church were filled with an extraordinary vibrancy as our community gathered to celebrate All Saints’ Day during the 6:00 PM Mass. More than just a commemoration, it was a living testament to the enduring communion of saints, beautifully brought to life by our very own parishioners…
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