New nuncio arrives
Archbishop Marek Zalewski, the new Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of Singapore, arrived on July 12. He was welcomed by Archbishop William Goh and a reception was held for him at the Catholic Centre. Vicar General Msgr Philip Heng and Chancellor Fr John-Paul Tan were among the 30 or so guests present at the reception. (Photo: VITA Images)
Young people, faith and vocation discernment
A message for Bible Sunday which falls on July 8 this year
In spite of the great and numerous advancements we have seen in all spheres of life today, the restlessness in the human heart has also increased proportionately. This growing sense of hopelessness and void is also felt among churchgoers and particularly among young people. The development of faith in young people needs careful discernment and guidance in the area of life’s vocation. Over the centuries, the Church has been entrusted with a sacred deposit of faith whereby it has never lost its vision of hope and joy even in the most difficult of times. This deposit of faith passed down through
Scripture and Tradition is surprisingly even more relevant today, as it issues a clarion call to young people in this very challenging and urgent period of history.
Handing on the torch of faith, St Paul’s writing to Timothy recalls: I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and now I am sure dwells in you. (2 Timothy 1: 5)
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Witnessing the plight of Rohingya refugees
A team from Jesuit Refugee Service, Singapore, visited these refugees in Bangladesh recently. Gordon Pinto shares what they experienced
Children at the Rohingya refugee camp at Cox’s Bazar.
When I read about the Rohingya crisis in September last year, I felt I had to do something.
Within weeks, 700,000 Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine state saw their homes and farms go up in flames.
According to news reports, parents were shot in front of their children, daughters were raped and brutalised in front of their parents.
Hai Sing Catholic students deepen their love for Christ
Hai Sing Catholic students visited the Atelier, located next to the FMM Convent, where the FMM Sisters produce Church vestments.
By David Wong
Thirty-three students from Hai Sing Catholic School, located at Pasir Ris, spent two days learning more about their Catholic faith and what love truly means.
On May 31, youth leaders from the Church of Christ the King conducted station games and reflections for the students as well as a praise and worship session at the school.
Through these activities, students learned about God’s love for them and how they can share this love with others. The session also saw students writing a letter to God, committing their love for Him.
On May 31, youth leaders from the Church of Christ the King conducted station games and reflections for the students as well as a praise and worship session at the school.
Through these activities, students learned about God’s love for them and how they can share this love with others. The session also saw students writing a letter to God, committing their love for Him.