‘Finding Hope in the Mother of God' at the Carmelite Chapel
By the Kuching Carmelite Monastry
In conjunction with the Jubilee Year of Hope and the Titular solemnity of the Kuching Carmelite Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, a special programme entitled 'Finding Hope in the Mother of God' was held on 28 June 2025 (Saturday) in the Carmelite Chapel from 7.30pm –9pm.
It was a candlelight evening of prayers, songs and reflections that resembled the Taize style of meditation, except that the focus was on Mary's immaculate example of her standing at the foot of the cross through the darkest moments of her life. The reflections were to lead the faithful to admire Mary greatly, and to enkindle the desire to imitate her example in our own dark moments of life, besides inspiring confidence that she is an unfailing mother who pleads for us and is always near to us in all our trials.
The evening included four new songs inspired by the Holy Spirit which were interspersed with the reflection to help the faithful be immersed in Mary's journey of suffering and hope. The songs were soulfully expressed by an ensemble of violinist, pianist and cellist and a few singers to provide meditative and deeply moving music to help the faithful to encounter Jesus and Mary. The evening concluded with an invitation to remain in quiet prayer at the foot of the Cross.
The Carmelite nuns would like to take this opportunity to send their deepest appreciation to each and every volunteer who made this evening possible through their dedicated service of love for Our Most Blessed Mother!--Today's Catholic
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