Archbishop to lawyers: The sun shines on the good and bad KOTA KINABALU: Some 70 members of the Catholic legal fraternity heard about two sides of justice at the fifth annual Red Mass on Saturday (Feb 20). The Mass, held at the St Simon Catholic Church Likas, was presided by Archbishop John Wong and concelebratedContinueContinue reading “Red Mass 2016”
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Lenten reflection: Week 2
‘The greatest of all mysteries is the mystery of Jesus Christ’ “AS Catholic Christians, there is a word that we must understand. That word is ‘mystery’. It is mentioned in every Mass; it is a very important word to St Paul in all his letters; it is a word we find in all Church prayers -ContinueContinue reading “Lenten reflection: Week 2”
Ash Wednesday 2016
Sharing God’s mercy so that there will be hope in the world again KOTA KINABALU: Despite still in the mood for Chinese New Year celebration, the faithful flocked to St Simon Church Likas to begin the Lenten season with Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb 10. At the service, concelebrated with visiting priest Fr Jojo Fung,ContinueContinue reading “Ash Wednesday 2016”
Sabah’s first Franciscan priest celebrates Mass
‘Life is a challenge’: Fr Francisco shares his journey towards priesthood KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s first Franciscan priest Fr Francisco Jude Basnayake celebrated Mass at St Simon Church Likas parish on Jan 24 and impressed the churchgoers with his impromptu sermon after accidentally leaving his homily script at Stella Maris Church Tanjung Aru where he wasContinueContinue reading “Sabah’s first Franciscan priest celebrates Mass”
Commissioning of carolers ’15
‘Be merciful lovingly, not patronisingly’ LIKAS: St Simon Church carolers were commissioned by parish priest Rev Fr Cosmas Lee on the Third Sunday of Advent. The carolers, comprising eight groups, would be singing carols and proclaiming the Good News to homes of parishioners on Dec 14-18. The commissioning was held following the opening of the Door ofContinueContinue reading “Commissioning of carolers ’15”
Church reopens
‘It is good to be home’ LIKAS: After several months’ renovation, the main Church of St Simon Church Likas reopened on Oct 11, 2015. Its rector Fr Cosmas Lee presided at the Mass and said all glory should be to God for the Church’s completion. While it is good to have a clean and neatContinueContinue reading “Church reopens”
Opening Mass for Month of Rosary
‘It is ultimately about God – and His love for us’ LIKAS: The St Simon Church Likas parishioners led by Fr Rhobby Aaron Mojolou ushered in the Month of Rosary in an opening Mass held on Oct 1. In his sermon, Fr Rhobby reflected on the history of the “feast day of Our Lady ofContinueContinue reading “Opening Mass for Month of Rosary”
SYD4 Cross: Rain does not dampen youths’ spirit
KOTA KINABALU, (Likas): Despite the rain, youths from two different parishes came together for the handing over of the Sabah Youth Day 4 (SYD4) Cross on Aug 15. Some 40 young people, led by St Simon Church Likas Youth Ministry leader Mirina Lim, were on hand to welcome the Cross to the parish. Jessica Goh,ContinueContinue reading “SYD4 Cross: Rain does not dampen youths’ spirit”
Francis’ Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ now available online
Excerpt from Vatican’s official website. (Read the full Encyclical HERE – pdf format available for download) 1. “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share our lifeContinueContinue reading “Francis’ Encyclical ‘Laudato Si’ now available online”
Redemptorist priests in Sabah after 34-year hiatus
KOTA KINABALU: After almost 35 years since the last missionaries from the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer organised a parish mission to Sabah, three priests from the Congregation were here from April 29 to May 24. Also known as Redemptorist priests, the trio comprised Fr Joseph Stephen, Fr Suresh Pushparaj and Fr Paul KeeContinueContinue reading “Redemptorist priests in Sabah after 34-year hiatus”
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