“God is our real Father who never tires of showing mercy to us. He will never abandon us in our difficulties. He will lead us by hand. He hears our prayers,” Bishop John La Sam reminded the faithful.
In his homily, Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay Archdiocese offered prayers for the community's prosperity and unity.
The season of Lent calls us to authentic conversion—not a superficial change of habits, but a deep reorientation of our hearts toward God and neighbor.
"The Religious Affairs and Finance Committees are the dual pillars of our religious community," Fr. John Soe Tint stated. "By convening here, we ensure every member is fully aligned with the rules and responsibilities required of them."
"Peace does not begin with the government. Peace begins from our hearts," the Myanmar Cardinal emphasized. "Mary invites us to be builders of peace."
Is it a spiritual exercise for our own benefit, or does it have a deeper, more transformative purpose?
"Our ancestors would not have dared to imagine," Bishop Henry Eikhlein said, "that in 60 or 70 years this place would flourish with so many buildings and such a strong Christian community."
Nearly a year after a powerful earthquake shattered their church, the small Catholic community of Yamethin gathered on February 14 at an outdoor grotto to celebrate the 27th annual Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes—a poignant display of faith rising from the rubble.
As we continue our Lenten journey, the Word of God places this ultimate decision before us, not to frighten us, but to focus us; not to discourage, but to set us free for the only path that leads to true joy.
The creation of Sacred Heart Parish continues the archdiocese's mission to strengthen pastoral outreach and bring the Church closer to the faithful in developing and rural areas—a sign of growth and renewed commitment to evangelization in Myanmar.
