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Bishop Emeritus Paul Tan with catechumens and the congregation after the Rite of Election at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Johor Bahru, on February 25, 2023.
The Rite of Election in the Diocese of Malacca Johor saw almost 200 catechumens affirming their desire to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. The Rite took place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Johor Bahru, on February 25, and again at the Church of St Teresa, Melaka, on Feb 26, to cater for catechumens from both states.
He said, the temptations faced by our Lord in the Judaean wilderness reminded us of what truly mattered, God’s will or our self-determined life programme, God’s timing or ours. He stressed the importance of trusting in God’s way and timing in all matters of life, assuring the new Elect of the prayers of the Church, together with those of our Blessed Mother and the entire host of heaven.
In his homily, Bishop Sebastian expressed his delight to be with the catechumens because “You are central to the Church and the heart of Christ.” He explained how this Lenten journey also doubled up as a Synodal journey. In reiterating the three-part traditional syllabus of Lent: Pray-Fast-Give , he added a fourth: Receive. He emphasised its participatory nature, “It is a two-way process.” He both preached and taught from the cathedra:2.
He solemnly reminded and clarified to all present to hark and mark the two key points of Pope Francis’ 2023 Lenten message:“The Synodal journey of Lent will climax on Easter night in the glorious baptism of 194 adults throughout the Diocese of Penang,” he noted. He invited all to join in the Diocesan Caritas Lenten Campaign: Renew our hearts to care.
During the intercessory prayers, the Elect faced their godparents/sponsors who placed their right hands on their shoulders as a gesture of receiving and caring for them. The prelate prayed over the Elect in concluding the ROE, inviting them to stay for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
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