‘I came here to be near God’

St Simon Catholic Church Likas Soccom Ministry photographer and regular contributor writes about her visit to the Holy Family Residence for Senior Citizens in Papar, alongside the parish's Pastoral Care Ministry, recently. What she didn't expect was a chance meet-up with one of the residents who shared her inspirational journey of conversion, which turned the formal …

‘We are precious to God,’ rector says on Mother’s Day

KOTA KINABALU: The St Simon Catholic Church Likas rector Fr Cosmas Lee waxed lyrical, in his Mother's Day homily recently, when he described how the Moon reflects light from the Sun, of which without the latter the Moon won't be visible from Earth. "Many fathers, saints and theologians of the Church often use this allegory, this …

‘Important to listen,’ rector tells young people on Vocation Sunday

KOTA KINABALU: At the Morning Mass of Vocation Sunday, recently, the St Simon Catholic Church Likas community was led by young people in the celebration of the Mass. The congregation at the Mass for Children and Young People heard rector Fr Cosmas Lee speak candidly about the roles of sheep and shepherd that Sunday, also …

‘Face the reality of Christ’s Passion’

KOTA KINABALU: The St Simon Catholic Church Likas parish priest Fr Cosmas Lee reminded the community to face the reality of Christ's Passion during Palm Sunday, April 9. "We imitated the Jews, the followers of Jesus, who greeted and saluted the Messiah with exultation, boisterously, in joy," he said, referring to the procession from the …

Project Runway (Flashback)

Contributed by Mirina Lim KOTA KINABALU: Some 30 people attended the "Project Runway" event organised by the St Simon Catholic Church's Youth Ministry, here, on  April 1. According to the ministry head, Mirina Lim, the project was a one-of-a-kind event for parishes. "This is one event that focused on looking and feeling good for God," …