Commissioning for Family Life members

By Julita Kantod
The Diocesan Family Life Ministry Commission members were commissioned by Fr Marcelinus Pongking, the Assistant Rector of St Dominic, Lahad Datu, during the Sunset Mass on July 22.

The next day, the Parish Family Life Ministry of St Dominic, together with some members from Sandakan, joined the team in giving the Pre- Marriage course to 23 couples in Tampenau, Lahad Datu.

Serving in the Family Life Ministry is challenging. The members are there to help other families sustain and protect the dignity of the family and, yet, they themselves have to struggle to maintain and sustain their own families in the midst of difficulties and disappointment. The Lord’s reassuring voice in the Gospel of Matthew encourages them. “Do not be afraid; I am with you always. Look, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online