Bishop Lucas Dau Ze drew a compelling parallel from the story of King David, calling it a “DIY—Do It Yourself” call. He reminded them that “behind difficulties lies success,” and that embracing Christ allows them to rise, bringing joy to their families and communities.
Bishop Lucius Hre Kung reminded the faithful that the celebration was not merely a look back at history, but an urgent call to renew their faith in Christ the King.
Every earthly kingdom, no matter how magnificent or powerful, is temporary, while the Kingdom of God alone is eternal and unshakable.
I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest… she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.
“The family is the first teacher; the teachers are the second home. We must work together for our future generation,” Fr. Abraham Shwe Win stated, framing education as a core mission of the Church.
Today, we are invited to adore the King whose glory is His mercy, whose power is made perfect in weakness, and whose Kingdom is established not by conquest, but by a love that sacrifices everything.
Bishop Francis Than Htun reflected on the faith of biblical figures like Abraham and the Virgin Mary, assuring the congregation that God calls not the perfect, but the willing.
In a world obsessed with power and pleasure, the witness of a virgin martyr and the truth of the Resurrection call us to fix our hearts on the one reality that endures: the God of the living.
Today’s scriptures show us the zeal for God’s house, a zeal that finds its ultimate purpose not in a building of stone, but in a heart perfectly consecrated to the Lord.
His Excellency Bishop Felix Lian Khen Thang of Kalay Diocese urged the 45 participants to be “active learners” and future “peacemakers.”
