World Youth Day 2011

It's going to be an awesome experience to know that we're all professing the same faith; to really know what it feels like to be a ONE CATHOLIC AND APOSTOLIC CHURCH.

Fools For Christ?

"What am I doing? I look stupid in this costume. How did I get myself into this?"

Ever thought to yourself why you've been subjected to that kind of humiliation? LOL! The answer is simple! We are all fools for Christ!! Amen!!

St Paul in his lifetime was rejected by many and they called him a fool wherever he went. He took the humiliation for Christ just for the sake of the Gospel. But did he ever stop? NO! He kept going on. And because of his great love for Christ, the Gentiles (which is us by the way) have the fullness of the truth! Aren't we lucky and grateful that St Paul was a fool for Christ?

So then my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, STM Lifeline is offering this lifetime course to be Fools for Christ and tonight is the first class! The best part is....it's free registration!!! Come sign up at the Bosco-Goretti Youth Centre @ SS15 (2 floors above Jojo's Kitchen) at 8.30pm. It's gonna be absolutely fun! I'll let you in on a little secret, everyone is eligible if not talented at being fools so why not become fools for Him? If you need any further info, just call Martin @ 012-671 2690.

"People kept poking me and some asking, 'is that Crisabel?'. So memalukan.
Fools for Christ man..."
- Crisabel said this after holding Oprah's enlarged face whilst promoting the STM Lifeline Camp, 2010 -

"Planted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith" (cf. Col 2:7)

That is the official message of the next World Youth Day in Madrid, Spain in 2011! For those of you who have not heard or know exactly what the World Youth Day is all about, here's a short clip to watch and understand this international Catholic event that happens every 4 years and the significant role it plays in our Catholic Church today.



For more info about the World Youth Day 2012, please visit here.

And of course, for those of you who are interested to go for this auspicious event please contact Martin @ 012-671 2690.

Are you spending too much time on the Internet?

I saw this article in a news feed and thought it's a pretty good read. Eric Sammons shares his online experience when debating or discussing or even just commenting on Christian issues/values/apologetics. He simply summed it up as "Rules of Engagement for Catholics on the Internet".

1. Always remember the superiority of the real world over the virtual world.
2. Your salvation is more important than your involvement on the Internet.
3. Don't ever say anything on the Internet that you wouldn't say in person.
4. Don't write anything in anger.
5. Don't stereotype people.
6. Take at least one day off a week from the Internet.
7. Always assume the good intentions of others.
8. Remember who the real Enemy is.
9. Remember that God resists the proud.
10. Don't just go to Catholic sites.

To read more about this article, click here.

Youth BEC: St Therese of Lisieux

St Therese of Lisieux is a Carmelite nun who is also known as the "Little Flower". Her short life has been an inspiration to many. What she has done, the little deeds and sacrifices that are done in secret proved to be more worthy.

"And your father who sees in secret will repay you"

So come and join us as we share together on St Therese; about her life, her ways, her thoughts and her deeds.

For more info about St Therese of Lisieux, click here.

To find out where we're meeting up, call Martin @ 012-671 2690.

See you guys there!!

STM Lifeline Camp 2010 Pictures are out!

Hey peeps!

For those of you who missed out on our very first STM Lifeline Camp 2010, here are "some" pictures. There's just so many to upload and choose from so please bear with us as we continue to upload many more yahh?

From what we gather, some of us have truly experienced God's divine love and forgiveness. Hence we would like you to share with us this experience to further grow with you in faith. So do drop us a testimonial anytime ya?

God bless!

STM Lifeline Camp 2010

WE ARE BACK FROM THE MOUNTAINS!!!

And we are ready to proclaim the Good News and be witnesses for Christ! Amen!

It was an awesome weekend with crazy-friendly-hyperactive-noisiest bunch of people! But it was with God's grace that the camp came together and everything flowed smoothly. Bro Anthony and Bro Bernard were very eloquent speakers and have done much to tickle our funny bone with stories of romance and experiences.

Thanks again, the committee did a great job and thanks again to the participants who made it the best first STM Lifeline Camp 2010!!!

Pictures will be uploaded soon!

Ask Somebody Else 5: Long long time ago..

| STM LIFELINE CAMP 2010 | VILLA DOMINIC, GENTING HIGHLANDS | 27-29 AUGUST 2010 | 18-35 YEARS |

Ask Somebody Else 4: In Dagobah...

| STM LIFELINE CAMP 2010 | VILLA DOMINIC, GENTING HIGHLANDS | 27-29 AUGUST 2010 | 18-35 YEARS |

Ask Somebody Else 3: Across the Seven Seas...

| STM LIFELINE CAMP 2010 | VILLA DOMINIC, GENTING HIGHLANDS | 27-29 AUGUST 2010 | 18-35 YEARS |

Saint Thomas More Lifeline Camp: Early Birds! Tweet! Tweet!

I have some news of great urgency, the time for the early bird is drawing near. And we really do want you guys to grab this opportunity to book your places early. It's only RM120!

Maybe you're not convinced about the camp so I've uploaded hot stuff about the speaker so you'll know you're missing out heaps if you don't sign up now!

And in your free time, do help us out fill up this 15-second-survey to just humour us, really.
I'm not a Christian survey
I'm a Christian survey (if you have registered online then you wouldn't have to take the survey)

Saint Thomas More Lifeline Camp 2010 : Ask Somebody Else

| STM LIFELINE CAMP 2010 | VILLA DOMINIC, GENTING HIGHLANDS | 27-29 AUGUST 2010 | 18-35 YEARS |

STMLC 2010 : 15-Second-Survey

Hey peeps!

I need a favor from you guys, could you please spend only 15 seconds to complete this survey? This is so that we know what the grass roots say about the theme,"What I do to inherit eternal?"

So here are the links:
I'm a Christian Survey
I'm not a Christian Survey

So again, thanks heaps and may God richly bless your lovely fingers for filling up the form. :p

Saint Thomas More Lifeline Camp 2010

After such a long journey, we are finally here. Saint Thomas More Lifeline is having our.......very first Lifeline Camp!! Praise the Lord!!!

So all those who are 18 to 35 years young are definitely invited to join us. And it's at the best time of the year to watch fireworks from the clouds. Just kidding! But alas, it is a time of celebration for our country's independence as well as our first camp! We're all excited about the program and anxious about the preparations to ensure everything is taken care of.

Now a little bit more about the camp itself, we're now at the peak of our youth. Some of us may have asked ourselves life provoking questions like "What is my purpose on earth?" or "Is heaven really for REAL?" or "Do sinners like me go to heaven?". Guess what? Actually no guessing, I'm telling you that we have all the answers. So......ASK US.

Keep updated through our blog here.

Adrian Ng's Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate

Praise the Lord! I was wondering when this day would come. :p

If you don't already know, our dear Adrian Ng (this guy has done many great awesome things here in STM Lifeline, also one of the co-founders of Lifeline itself) is going to be ordained to the permanent diaconate on the 11th of August 2010 in St Peter's Church, Malacca at 7.00pm.

For those of you who want to go and experience this ordination which is quite rare in Malaysia, so suggest that you head down to Malacca for this lifetime experience! Perhaps then, you will be touched by the Holy Spirit and be called to the religious life as well!

Here's a map for those of you who are driving down or if you don't have transportation but would absolutely love to go, please contact Martin @ 012 671 2690 if there's still space, ya?


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Some of you are probably wondering what a deacon is. To put it simply, a deacon is ordained as a sacramental sign to the Church that he is to be a servant in a servant-Church. For more questions like, "Can married man become a deacon?" or "Why do some deacons become priests?", read more here.

The Reluctant Saint

PREACHING THE GOSPEL ANEW

The Redemptorists are celebrating 75 years of their presence in Malaysia and Singapore. In conjunction with the celebrations is the production of the musical - The Reluctant Saint. It was first performed 13 years ago as part of the 300 year celebration for St Alphonsus Liguori and very well received.

The musical is based on the life of St Alphonsus de Liguori, the founder of the Redemptorists Congregation. Born into a noble family in Naples, Alphonsus' life as a young hotshot lawyer takes a turn when he answers God's call to serve. It is a story that tugs at your heartstrings and a musical that entertains. Performing in the musical is a talented cast made up of young and old members backed by crew members who have come together from different backgrounds to tell this story.

The musical is also being performed in order to raise fund for the Redemptorists Congregation in Haiti. The Congregation there suffered tremendous loss and destruction of their buildings in the major earthquake in January this year.

All donations will go to the Haiti Disaster Relief Effort for the Redemptorist Mission.

So, "The Reluctant Saint" Musical is only in town for a one time only and not to be missed! I'm not sure if it's already sold out but here are the dates anyway.

MALAYSIA
Venue: Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (L:PAC), Kuala Lumpur
Tickets: RM25 (standard seats) & RM100 (premium seats)
Dates:
11 Aug (Wed) - 8.00pm
12 Aug (Thu) - 8.00pm
13 Aug (Fri) - 8.00pm
14 Aug (Sat) - 2.00 & 8.00pm
15 Aug (Sun) - 2.00 & 8.00pm
24 Aug (Tue) - 8.00pm
25 Aug (Wed) - 8.00pm
26 Aug (Thu) - 8.00pm
27 Aug (Fri) - 8.00pm
28 Aug (Sat) - 2.00 & 8.00pm

SINGAPORE
Venue: The Republic Cultural Centre (TRCC), Singapore
Performance Dates: 6-9 September 2010.
Showtime: 8.00pm
Matinee: 2.00pm

For more info, visit www.cssr.org.sg or drop them a line at thereluctantsaint@hotmail.com or call 017-230 7093.

On a personal note, I know it's going to be great because Fr Patrick Massang is singing too! You guys out there if you haven't bought your tickets, you're going to miss a spectacular performance!

Why Do Catholics Honor Mary?

Since it's the month of Mary, I thought this video could shed some light about Mother Mary and why we honor her as the Mother of God.

Why Catholics Need to Proclaim the Gospel?

We find that our brothers and sisters are proclaiming the Gospel everyday. So why are we, Catholics then so laid back when we have the fullness of the truth? Have we taken the truth for granted? What should we do?

Date: 9th April 2010, Friday
Venue: STM Youth Centre, SS15 (Lot 30-3, SS 15/4D, Above Jojo Kitchen - or girls if you know where Cat Whiskers is; it's right next to it)
Time: 8.30-10.30pm.

Taylor's Catholic Society is finally here!

After a long awaited time, Taylor's Catholic Society is now established and making its mark here in Subang Jaya. By God's grace we are able to get this club up and running! Praise the Lord!

So come one come all! We are now inviting all you Taylor's students to come and share our faith together! Our very first official meeting is as follows:

Date: 14th April 2010, Wednesday
Time: 5.00-7.00pm
Place: Lakeside Campus, Lecture Hall to be confirmed
Contact: Jessica at 016 - 203 8667

So feel free to drop them a line anytime at taylors.catholics.society@gmail.com or join the group in Facebook!

Blessed Easter Everyone!!

"If God is for us, who is against us?" -Rom 8:31-

This Lent season has truly been a cleansing period for all of us. And as we came together and celebrated the Tridium Masses, we have journeyed together with Jesus and shared in his passion to the Cross. Those who have also been journeying with our brothers and sisters to receive the new light and become a part of the great big Catholic family, we thank you for your perseverance and of course to our newly baptised and confirmed brothers and sisters, "WELCOME HOME!"

Therefore, enlightened by the light and spirit of Easter let us go forth and spread the news of our salvation, of our victory over death. Amen.

Pope Benedict's Easter message.

Central : WHO?

Tomorrow we have a special speaker from Penang. She's someone young, vibrant and passionate for Christ and His Church. And she will share about her experience of what it means to clothe a naked person, feed a stranger when they are hungry, visit when they are ill and invite the homeless. Nowadays times have changed. It's not that extreme anymore but rather, it's like between me and the guy at the back of the class. Who is he?

Venue: STM Community Centre
Time: 9.00pm.

*Way of the Cross starts at 8.30pm. Come join together as one community as we walk down the Via Dolorosa.

Live Like We're Dying

Hey y'all! STM Teen Ministry is on the bounce! Come catch Jesus Christ LIVE this Saturday!

Double WOOT!

To Genuflect or Not to Genuflect?

Now that is the question. Often enough you notice people doing different things in Church. But we are all practicing the same Faith right? Why do people either genuflect or bow before you enter the pew? or the Tabernacle for that matter? Why do we do the things we do? Why do some do things differently? What is the right way? Why do we follow Traditions?

Here's a pretty comprehensive explanation.

Keeping The Faith

Imagine if you were asked to give up your career, possessions, sex life and the possibility of ever having children. It's a way of life many women worldwide gladly accept in order to serve God.

Click here to find out God's calling for you.

A really nice article from Oprah.

http://www.sistersofmary.org/

Gong Xi Fatt Cai!

We are taking a short break for the upcoming Chinese New Year of the Tiger. But we will resume with our normal central gathering next week on the 19th of February 2010, Friday as usual at 8.30pm.

Although Lifeline may not have any CNY event, you are most welcomed to come to my house for cookies, oranges and of course we can bring out the WII!!

God's Chisel

I came across this video which is pretty interesting. Take a peek!

Shuttle Service is back

This is the bus. :D

So peeps! Our shuttle service is back! Do take note that we only provide for the 11.30 mass. Please be punctual at the stated area before the stated time as the bus will leave without you if you're late.

The shuttle times and stops are as such:
1st stop (10.00am): Taylors Business School (TBS), Main Campus Area
2nd stop (10.20am): Ridzuan Condominiums, Mentari Court Area
3rd stop(10.45am): Sunway/Monash Area (In front of Sun-U Residence)

This is a FREE service for all who would want to use the bus hence we would also welcome any Love Offering for the service to subsidize the cost. RM 1 is great!

PLEASE DO NOT feel pressured to give as this is a service for you. God loves a cheerful giver! (2 Cor 9:7)

Would love to see all of you for Mass and God Bless!

*Again a reminder to be on time.

Lifeline is ReOpening Again!

Hey peeps,

We're back again for a fresh new 2010. It's going to be a great year! And what's even better is that our first central gathering is tomorrow! So come one, come all and head over to STM Community Centre at 8.15pm.

We welcome all young and old peeps to join us as we gather together again as God's family to worship him and to always grow in faith and love. So please bring your friends, room mate, house mate, course mate, cyber cafe kaki tomorrow!

Peace out!

STM Prayer Vigil

Our Silent Vigil will be on this Friday, 22nd January 2010 at the STM Community Centre. The Vigil will commence with Mass at 8.00pm and ends at 12.00am. Please join us as we submit to the Lord our building of our Permanent Place of Worship.

Vatican launches iPhone, Facebook?

I was just surfing my usual dailies and decided to take a walk outside the park and stumbled into this. The headlines caught my attention, "Vatican launches iPhone and Facebook applications" and so; in May 2009? Why was I not in the loop? Whoa, and here I thought I was spending too much time in Facebook. Even The Pope was spending time in Facebook with his Fb application, "The Pope Meets You on Facebook". You can even send virtual postcards to your friends with messages and speeches of The Pope embedded. Amazing! Here's the link.

I feel proud that our Catholic Church recognizes the power of social media in the digital world and is encouraging the people to evangelize and spread the Gospel online!

Pope Benedict says,

Young people in particular, I appeal to you: bear witness to your faith through the digital world! Employ these new technologies to make the Gospel known, so that the Good News of God’s infinite love for all people, will resound in new ways across our increasingly technological world!

So let's harness this technology to its fullest potential and share our faith in cyberspace!

2009Full text of Pope Benedict XVI's Message to Mark the 42nd World Day for Communications. Click here.

2010 - A new beginning

Hey peeps!

I know many of you are asking, "When is Lifeline opening this year?" and the answer is.....SOON! Stay tune and I'll slip in the details. :p

Also a little sneak peak, who's up for a big thrill? I'll give you a hint, it has something to do with high places. If you can guess let me know!

Still not too late to say this, Happy Blessed-Fruitful-Wonderfully Two Thousand and Ten!