vida issue feb-march 2016

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“To those in our society who have lost all hope and joy in life, to the elderly whostruggle alone and feel their strength waning, to young people who seem tohave no future, to all I once more address the words of the Risen One: “See, Iam making all things new … To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from thespring of the water of life” (Rev 21:5-6). May this comforting message of Jesushelp each of us to set out anew with greater courage to blaze trails ofreconciliation with God and with all our brothers and sisters. ” (Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter Sunday 2016)

Easter is a time to renew our courage to believe that evil will not prevail butlove. I need to root myself even more in the Good News of Easter as I lookedat all the happenings around me. The senseless killings of the 4 sisters ofCharity in Yemen, the terrible Brussels attack, the heartless Easter attack at apark in Lahore, the migrant crisis in Europe, the epidemic of violence againstwomen and children … my heart breaks for the broken world. At the sametime, I am struck with the fearful reality that anything can happen at anywhereand at anytime, even my safe world does not seem to be so safe anymore.

“Do not be afraid ”- these words are constantly repeated by the Risen Jesus inthe Resurrection stories. What does this mean for us, for me? The resurrectionof Jesus does not make our world to be less painful, less messy. If we thinkthat the Risen Jesus will magically fix all problems, then we do not fully graspthe meaning of His resurrection. Jesus’ resurrection shows us that the story ofGood Friday did not end with death. Rather, life is stronger than death, love isdeeper than hatred. Because of His resurrection, we know with sure hope thatthe sufferings we see around us as well as our own personal challenges willnever have the last word. This is because God is there for us, and so He is ourcourage. The story is not yet over …

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Baptism of Grace

Sr. Leticia gave one-to-one RCIA classesto Grace. She came to the classesfaithfully for a year. She went for herfinal interview with Fr. JJ from Our Ladyof Lourdes Parish.

He confirmed that she was ready toreceive baptism. It was a happy momentfor the community, especially Leticia, tosee her receiving the Sacraments ofInitiation on 6 th February 2016. 2


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Srs. Maria Jose andSandra gave a twodays retreat to theElects and facilitatorsof BSC RCIA group.The participants had avery good fruitful

retreat.


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Nativity Parishaith ormation

“When Mercy ound Me”

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Sr. Leticia gave a series of talkson the topic of Mercy in February

to a faith formation group fromthe Nativity parish.


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Christ the King Parish“Praying with Mercy in the New Testament”

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To celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Srs. Leticia and Sandra representing, the ArchdiocesanBiblical Apostolate, launched the first series of prayer sessions based on the Word of God in theparish of Christ the King.


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Our Lady of Perpetual Succour ParishNeighbourhood Christian Community Lenten Retr

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March 2016“How can NCC benefit from God’s mercy and compassio

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Verbum Dei DiscipleSilent Retreat and ommitment D

“Remain united to the Risen Christ”26th March 2016

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Disciples Lunch & Sharing


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Yearly Disciples’ Commitment

Disciples who took the commitment 2016:

Lawrence, Henry, Jeff, Paul, Gary, Aloysius, John, Irene, Diana, David, Clayton, Mark,Melissa, Julia, Adeline, Karen, Jocelyn, Iris, Michelle, Yvonne, Nicole, Jacqueline, Maureen,Desiree, Sandy, Diana, Joan, Leonard, Priscilla, Albert, Florence

Disciples who were absent but will be committing:Jackie, Kenneth, Debbie, Margaret, Andrew and Verena


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Other happenings…

Visit of Bishop Cornelius Sim from Brunei

Visit of Fr. Tom Curran, ocd

Our first Apostolic meeting

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