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Pope to Czech youth: ‘Witness Christ’s love in your families and society’“Welcome with fervour the living presence of Ch...
15/08/2026

Pope to Czech youth: ‘Witness Christ’s love in your families and society’

“Welcome with fervour the living presence of Christ and the light of his word, so that you may bear witness to his love in your families, in society and in the various settings of life, work and study.”

Pope Leo XIV gave this advice to participants in the National Youth Meeting, which began in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Aug 11, and runs until Sunday Aug 16.

Read more in https://www.catholicsabah.com/pope-to-czech-youth-witness-christs-love-in-your-families-and-society/

Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary TimeLet the children come to meToday’s Gospel shows Jesus welcoming children. This makes...
14/08/2026

Saturday of week 19 in Ordinary Time

Let the children come to me

Today’s Gospel shows Jesus welcoming children. This makes us think about how we often judge people based on their status, productivity, and usefulness. Jesus tells us that the kingdom belongs to those who are small, dependent, and often overlooked. By blessing the children, He not only makes space for them but also places them at the centre as teachers to teach us what it means to receive God, i.e. with open trust and dependence on Him.

Continue reading in https://www.catholicsabah.com/aug-15-2026/

Blessed Journey of Faith: CSCF Visits Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea (Stella Maris)The Catholic Senior Citizens Fell...
14/08/2026

Blessed Journey of Faith: CSCF Visits Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea (Stella Maris)

The Catholic Senior Citizens Fellowship (CSCF) embarked on a grace-filled journey of fellowship, beginning with a historical visit to the Santubong Archaeological Park before gathering for spiritual reflection at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Bintawa on Jul 15 2026.

A beautiful testament to community stewardship, the outing yielded a collection of RM 5,015. After accounting for expenses of RM 4,122, the Lord blessed the group with a surplus of...

Read more in https://www.catholicsabah.com/blessed-journey-of-faith-cscf-visits-church-of-our-lady-star-of-the-sea-stella-maris/

CU2026: Deepens faith, builds campus communityMore than 100 Catholic varsity students gathered for a three-day live-in p...
14/08/2026

CU2026: Deepens faith, builds campus community

More than 100 Catholic varsity students gathered for a three-day live-in program aimed at deepening their faith, strengthening fellowship and preparing them to be witnesses of Christ on their campuses.

Organised by the Catholic Varsity Students (CVS) of Church of the Divine Mercy, the program, titled CVS: United and Rooted in Faith (CU2026), was held from Jul 10 – 12 at the parish premises. The gathering was centred on Matthew 13:23: “The seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it.”

The program brought together 110 students from universities and colleges around Shah Alam and nearby areas, including UiTM campuses in Shah Alam, Puncak Alam and Puncak Perdana, as well as Xiamen University, CENTEXS, MSU, UOW, Lincoln and UNITAR.

Continue reading in https://www.catholicsabah.com/cu2026-deepens-faith-builds-campus-community/

Sisters work to restore the dignity of female victims of exploitationFor 30 years, the Missionaries of Mary Queen of Hea...
14/08/2026

Sisters work to restore the dignity of female victims of exploitation

For 30 years, the Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven have helped women who have been sexually exploited or trafficked by offering them shelter, counseling, education, and vocational training to help victims rebuild their lives and restore their dignity.

Sr Corazon J. Salazar, founder and Mother General of the Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven, established the community together with six other nuns in 1996 in response to the growing sexual exploitation and trafficking of the vulnerable girls and young women living in poverty in the Philippines.

Through their apostolate, the sisters focus on rebuilding hope and a future for the survivors of abuse and exploitation.

Continue reading in https://www.catholicsabah.com/sisters-work-to-restore-the-dignity-of-female-victims-of-exploitation/

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr, Friday of week 19 in Ordinary TimeCall to communionIn the Gospel, the Pharisees ...
13/08/2026

Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest, Martyr, Friday of week 19 in Ordinary Time

Call to communion

In the Gospel, the Pharisees ask Jesus a question on divorce. Instead of looking at the matter through the legalistic lens, Jesus goes back to God’s original design for humanity by recalling creation: “Have you not read that the creator from the beginning made male and female…They are no longer two therefore, but one body.” Marriage is about communion of love between a man and a woman, a mutual self-gift in which each belongs to the other and both grow together toward God.

Continue reading in https://www.catholicsabah.com/aug-14-2026/

Fr Nicholas Ong: A Legacy of Faith, Laughter and LoveThe Catholic community of the Diocese of Sandakan mourns the passin...
13/08/2026

Fr Nicholas Ong: A Legacy of Faith, Laughter and Love

The Catholic community of the Diocese of Sandakan mourns the passing of Fr Nicholas Ong, who returned to the Lord on Aug 3 2026 at the age of 76.

Ordained as one of Sabah's pioneering local priests, Fr Nicholas devoted 48 years to priestly ministry, marked by compassionate pastoral care, inspiring preaching, and an unwavering commitment to evangelisation, social justice, and the care of creation.

His theological formation included a Master of Theology from the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, California, in 1989. A passionate advocate for creation, Fr Nicholas launched the ECOBRICKS initiative at Holy Trinity Church Tawau in 2019 and supported environmental stewardship as an essential part of Christian discipleship, encouraging the young to care for creation.

Continue reading in https://www.catholicsabah.com/fr-nicholas-ong-…aughter-and-love/

A Dutch woman’s solo pilgrimage on foot from Maastricht to Rome“My name is Christel Grimbergen. I live in Amsterdam. I a...
13/08/2026

A Dutch woman’s solo pilgrimage on foot from Maastricht to Rome

“My name is Christel Grimbergen. I live in Amsterdam. I am a psychiatrist. In my work, I help people from the streets, many of whom struggle with legal problems and addictions. I celebrated my 52nd birthday on my way to Rome while crossing the Po River,” said Grimbergen, sitting in a café on Piazza della Città Leonina, beneath the former residence of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, just next to St Peter’s Square.

Reading God’s signs
She was baptized Catholic but grew up in a family that did not practice the faith. She became interested in religion eight years ago and gradually drew closer to Catholicism, eventually receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

She had never considered going on a pilgrimage because she simply did not like walking.

Continue reading in https://www.catholicsabah.com/a-dutch-womans-solo-pilgrimage-on-foot-from-maastricht-to-rome/

60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peaceJan 1, 2027 marks the 60th World Day of Peace. To celebrate...
13/08/2026

60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace

Jan 1, 2027 marks the 60th World Day of Peace. To celebrate this day, Pope Leo XIV has chosen the theme, “Disarming Technology, Serving Peace: Politics as Preventive Responsibility”, according to a press release from the Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development.

The Pope wants to highlight the “moral responsibility of those called to act in the political sphere” the statement continued. Furthermore, Pope Leo is encouraging humanity to promote dignity for each and every person help foster peace, beginning with the “disarming of technology.”

Referencing his encyclical Magnifica humanitas no. 198—“there is no algorithm capable of making war morally acceptable”—while also warning of the risks tied to using AI to make military decisions, Pope Leo offers a heartfelt appeal to the entire international community.

Continue reading in https://www.catholicsabah.com/60th-world-day-of-peace-theme-disarming-technology-for-peace/

Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary TimeTrue forgivenessIn today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to forgive from the heart. The par...
12/08/2026

Thursday of week 19 in Ordinary Time

True forgiveness

In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to forgive from the heart. The parable of the unforgiving servant reveals the difference between God’s unconditional mercy toward us and our often small mercy toward others. God never stops loving and forgiving us. When we refuse to forgive, we live as if we have not received God’s mercy. Forgiving from the heart does not mean forgetting, excusing harm, or setting justice aside, but it does mean letting go of bitterness and the desire for revenge. Forgiveness is a slow, sometimes painful journey where we bring our hurt into the light of God’s love and allow Him to soften what has grown hard.

Continue reading in https://www.catholicsabah.com/aug-13-2026/

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