Catholic News issue 2, 2017

Page 1

Sunday january 22, 2017

SINGAPORE $0.70 cents / WEST MALAYSIA RM$2.10

MCI (P) 013/08/2016

PPS 201/04/2013 (022940)

Religious representatives bond at cathedral gathering The celebration, held on Dec 29, aimed at promoting religious harmony

Vol 67

No. 02

Inside home

Cathedral to hold dedication Mass 12 days of celebration to follow n Page 2

ASIA

Malaysia’s 1st cardinal honoured Thanksgiving Mass held n Page 6

Promoting family meals Vietnam Church stresses importance of family time n Page 7

WORLD

Attacks in Turkey Catholics fearful about attending church Archbishop William Goh and representatives of various religions pose for a photo in the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on Dec 29. Photo: VITA Images

By Jared Ng “As religious leaders, we must set the example of leading the world to find peace not through war but through dialogue,” said Archbishop William Goh. He was speaking to representatives of various faiths at an interreligious Christmas celebration held at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. They comprised members of the Muslim, Hindu, Jain, Zoroastrian, Buddhist, Taoist, Baha’i, Sikh and Christian (Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox) communities. The celebration, organised by the Archdiocesan Catholic Coun-

cil for Interreligious Dialogue (ACCIRD), was held on Dec 29. “Peace between nations begins with peace between religions,” Archbishop Goh said. He added that “peace is possible only through genuine dialogue when we seek to grow in mutual understanding and appreciation of each other’s beliefs and practices.” Emphasising the part played by various religions in promoting

peace, Archbishop Goh said: “Our presence here from different religions is a good sign that we are serious in promoting peace through mutual understanding and appreciation of each other’s religions. “It is important that religions do not view each other as a threat,” he said, adding that “we have much to learn from each other.” He also shared the meaning of Christmas for Christians.

‘Peace between nations begins with peace between religions,’

– Archbishop William Goh

The celebration also saw the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ singing carols such as Mary’s Boy Child, Silent Night and O Come All Ye Faithful. Msgr Philip Heng, rector of the cathedral, took the opportunity to share about the history of the cathedral and its significance to Catholics in Singapore as the Mother Church. Participants were then invited to view the Heritage Gallery and large Nativity scene in the Annex Building of the cathedral. Many took photos and asked questions about certain artefacts housed in the gallery. n Continued on Page 2

n Page 9

POPE FRANCIS

When a mother loses her child… Reach out with tears, not words n Page 12

OPINION

Hogging the ends of pews at Mass Move in, be courteous, says writer n Page 14


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.