The community of Ywegone Parish in Pathein Diocese in Myanmar rejoiced in God’s enduring presence for over 175 years and recommitted to being stewards of a faith that has sustained them through generations, ensuring its vitality for the future.
“Mary is the mother of Jesus, yet she never takes pride in her Son. She never boasted about her Son in front of others,” Fr. Camillus stated, drawing from Gospel passages.
Jesus declares, “No one who lights a lamp hides it away… but places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light.” The light is Christ Himself.
The Lord is not encouraging fraud. He is giving us a profound spiritual principle: use the temporary, unreliable wealth of this world (“mammon”) for eternal purposes.
Today's readings weave together the lofty ideal of Christian leadership and the tender compassion of Christ, the Good Shepherd, showing us that true authority is always founded on loving service.
Bishop Noel Saw Naw Aye encouraged the sisters to meditate on the cross and wear their crucifixes meaningfully as they prepare for a lifelong commitment.
Fr. Alphonse Aung Ko Latt, parish priest of St. Francis Xavier Parish, acknowledged the challenges, noting that the church and Marian Shrine had sustained damage in an earthquake and required repairs.