Praying for the Lord

St Mary’s Cathedral being the mother church of Sandakan Diocese, responded to Pope Francis’ call to open its doors for 24 hours for the common intention.

The prayer commenced right after the Stations of the Cross, marked by the Eucharistic celebration at 6.00pm on Friday, March 9, and concluded the next day at 6.00pm, Saturday, March 10 with Sunset Mass.

In the Opening Mass, Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom shared that it is the Holy Father’s wish that in every part of the world, the merciful, forgiving presence of Jesus be manifested during this 24-hour period through Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Penance. He also emphasised the importance of peace, which should start from our hearts, within the family, as well as to pray for peace in our country and throughout the world. With that, he ended his homily where peace means we pray for one another and, particularly, we pray for conversion around the world.

The Parish Liturgical Committee assigned the various ministries, communities and groupings in the parish to take turns on an hourly basis to lead the prayer which was well attended.

Article reproduced from Herald Malaysia online