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Herald Malaysia
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Malaysia
St Ignatius parish celebrates the joy of family love
The Church of St Ignatius (SIC) came alive with the spirit of unity and celebration for Family Month in May themed Family is a Community of Love. Jun 20, 2025 Performance by the catechism children PETALING JAYA: The Church of St Ignatius (SIC) came alive with the spirit of unity and celebration for Family Month in May themed Family is a Community of month-long celebration was a collaborative effort by various parish groups — the English and Mandarin Family Life, Catechetical, Youth Ministries, BECCOT, Bethany Counselling, and the Formation Team — reflecting the strength of faith in festivities kicked off with the launch of five core family values: enhancing communication; promoting harmony and reconciliation; deepening faith life; building connections and nurturing mutual respect; and cultivating strong family values. These messages, beautifully captured in printed quotes, were displayed at the Community Centre. Featured were reflections from Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, Pope St John Paul II, St Teresa of Calcutta, Cardinal Celso Costantini (founder of the CDD), and several well-known public Saturday in May brought something special. On May 3, families attended insightful talks: Strengthening Family Communication by play therapist Juliana Tang (English) and Communication Detective by licensed counsellor Lily Wong Lai Fang (Mandarin). Through role plays, film clips, and interactive activities, families gained practical tools to communicate more May 10, Fr Philip Chua and Fr Stephen Ng, CDD led sessions in English and Mandarin respectively on The Joy of Love in the Family, focusing on family spirituality. Parishioners bonded over shared tea breaks, deepening the sense of of the most anticipated events was the Family Fun Day in FRIM on May 17. Held at the lush Kepong forest reserve, it drew nearly 200 parishioners. Laughter and cheer echoed through the trees as families joined in Jazzercise with Janet Ginibun and team, explored nature on a guided walk, and competed in lively 'back-to-school' telematches. Many brought their own picnic mats and tucked into delicious meals while enjoying one another's company. Even toddlers had their own special corner filled with soap bubbles and activities. Parish priest, Fr Thomas Koo, CDD and assistant parish priest Fr Martin Then, CDD, joined the fun, much to the delight of participants.'Keep it up! Kudos for putting so much heart into bringing joy to all, especially seniors and kids,' shared one grateful parent. 'It was a fantastic outing!'The month culminated in a vibrant indoor carnival, FamFest! Food, Fun, Fiesta, held on May 31 at the parish Community Centre. The day brimmed with energy — food and craft stalls, game booths, open mic sessions, and performances by the English, Mandarin-, Bahasa-, and Tamil-speaking communities. Catechism children came dressed in Laudato Si' inspired costumes crafted from recycled Youth Ministry put on an entertaining show with cultural dances, wushu demonstrations, songs, and band performances. Parishioners joined in spontaneous dancing, led by Fr Thomas himself, filling the hall with warmth and joy. The event closed with full hearts, new friendships, happy tummies, and arms full of the month, families deepened their communication, discovered joy in family love, engaged in friendly competition, and prayed together — especially the Rosary — for the sanctification of families. The Family Month concluded with a sunset Mass, a fitting end to a meaningful and memorable celebration. In his closing remarks, Fr Thomas shared, 'We give thanks to God for all the blessings He has bestowed on us this Family Month. Let us carry on as families filled with love for one another.' SIC Family Life Ministry
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Amidst Protections For The LGBTQ+ Community Being Erased, GOP Senators Want To Designate June As "Life Month"
Senators Todd Young (Ind.) and Ted Cruz (Texas) are leading Republican efforts to brand June as 'Life Month' during the already celebrated Pride Month, which honors the achievements and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. 'Every human life is worthy of protection, and it is especially incumbent upon Americans and lawmakers to protect the most vulnerable among us,' Cruz said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter. @SenTedCruz / Via According to Young's statement introducing the resolution, 'Life Month' is meant to 'recognize the dignity of human life, commends those who promote life, and encourages policymakers to continue providing resources to empower women and families to choose life.' Related: This Senator's Clap Back Fully Gagged An MSNBC Anchor, And The Clip Is Going Viral While the senators did have 11 other months they could designate as 'Life Month,' they said the resolution marks June as the anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Cruz and Young's pitch rings similar to Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller's resolution, which suggested fully replacing 'Pride Month' with 'Family Month.' Related: This Republican Lawmaker's Embarrassing Lack Of Knowledge Of The Term "Intersex" Went Viral After He Proposed An Amendment To Cut LGBTQ+ Funding 'By recognizing June as Family Month, we reject the lie of 'Pride' and instead honor God's timeless and perfect design,' Miller told right-wing news site The Daily Wire. Neither Cruz nor Young said they want to replace Pride Month, but their actions come at a time where the Trump administration has launched aggressive attacks against the LGBTQ+ community. Under his administration, President Donald Trump has erased or altered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pages focused on the risks of suicide among LGBTQ children, school safety, and health disparities. He has also signed executive orders that declared it official U.S. policy that there are only two sexes, male and female, and banned people with gender dysphoria from military service. Earlier this week, Trump's Department of Education also formally declared June as 'Title IX Month.' On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, which honors the slain LGBTQ+ rights icon. This move reportedly was intentionally made during Pride Month. A total of 26 Republican senators co-sponsored the resolution, including Alabama's Tommy Tuberville and South Carolina's Lindsey Graham. 'If we are going to dedicate entire months to recognizing every group under the sun, the least we can do is dedicate June to protecting unborn babies,' Tuberville said on X. @SenTuberville / Via This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in In the News: People Can't Believe This "Disgusting" Donald Trump Jr. Post About Joe Biden's Cancer Diagnosis Is Real Also in In the News: Republicans Are Calling Tim Walz "Tampon Tim," And The Backlash From Women Is Too Good Not To Share Also in In the News: "We Don't Import Food": 31 Americans Who Are Just So, So Confused About Tariffs And US Trade
Buzz Feed
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
GOP Pushes Life Month As LGBTQ Protections Fade
Senators Todd Young (Ind.) and Ted Cruz (Texas) are leading Republican efforts to brand June as 'Life Month' during the already celebrated Pride Month, which honors the achievements and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. 'Every human life is worthy of protection, and it is especially incumbent upon Americans and lawmakers to protect the most vulnerable among us,' Cruz said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter. — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) June 3, 2025 @SenTedCruz / Via According to Young's statement introducing the resolution, 'Life Month' is meant to 'recognize the dignity of human life, commends those who promote life, and encourages policymakers to continue providing resources to empower women and families to choose life.' While the senators did have 11 other months they could designate as 'Life Month,' they said the resolution marks June as the anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June 2022. Cruz and Young's pitch rings similar to Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller's resolution, which suggested fully replacing 'Pride Month' with 'Family Month.' repmarymiller / Via Under his administration, President Donald Trump has erased or altered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pages focused on the risks of suicide among LGBTQ children, school safety, and health disparities. ALLISON ROBBERT / AFP via Getty Images He has also signed executive orders that declared it official U.S. policy that there are only two sexes, male and female, and banned people with gender dysphoria from military service. Bloomberg / Bloomberg via Getty Images Earlier this week, Trump's Department of Education also formally declared June as 'Title IX Month.' On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, which honors the slain LGBTQ+ rights icon. This move reportedly was intentionally made during Pride Month. A total of 26 Republican senators co-sponsored the resolution, including Alabama's Tommy Tuberville and South Carolina's Lindsey Graham. 'If we are going to dedicate entire months to recognizing every group under the sun, the least we can do is dedicate June to protecting unborn babies,' Tuberville said on X. If we are going to dedicate entire months to recognizing every group under the sun, the least we can do is dedicate June to protecting unborn babies. I will ALWAYS stand for life, and I'm proud to join @SenTedCruz. — Coach Tommy Tuberville (@SenTuberville) June 4, 2025
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
As Pride Month Kicks Off, Ted Cruz Leads Anti-Abortion Push To Make June 'Life Month'
Sens. Todd Young (Ind.) and Ted Cruz (Texas) are leading Republican efforts to brand June as 'Life Month' during the already celebrated Pride Month, which honors the achievements and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. 'Every human life is worthy of protection, and it is especially incumbent upon Americans and lawmakers to protect the most vulnerable among us,' Cruz said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter. According to Young's statementintroducing the resolution, 'Life Month' is meant to 'recognize the dignity of human life, commends those who promote life, and encourages policymakers to continue providing resources to empower women and families to choose life.' While the senators did have 11 other months they could designate as 'Life Month,' they said the resolution marks June as the anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wadein June 2022. Cruz and Young's pitch rings similar to Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller's resolution, which suggested fully replacing 'Pride Month' with 'Family Month.' 'By recognizing June as Family Month, we reject the lie of 'Pride' and instead honor God's timeless and perfect design,' Miller told right-wing news site The Daily Wire. Neither Cruz nor Young said they want to replace Pride Month, but their actions come at a time where the Trump administration has launched aggressive attacks against the LGBTQ+ community. Under his administration, President Donald Trump has erased or altered Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pages focused on the risks of suicide among LGBTQ children, school safety and health disparities. He has also signed executive orders that declared it official U.S. policy that there are only two sexes, male and female, and banned people with gender dysphoria from military service. Earlier this week, Trump's Department of Education also formally declared June as 'Title IX Month.'On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, which honors the slain LGBTQ+ rights icon. This move reportedly was intentionally made during Pride Month. A total of 26 Republican senators co-sponsored the resolution, including Alabama's Tommy Tuberville and South Carolina's Lindsey Graham. 'If we are going to dedicate entire months to recognizing every group under the sun, the least we can do is dedicate June to protecting unborn babies,' Tuberville said on X.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Karoline Leavitt's Short Response To A Pride Month Question Is Really Something
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt recently responded to a question about the current administration's plans to issue proclamations during Pride Month, which is observed in June, and her response was rather unsurprising. During a press briefing on Tuesday, right-wing podcaster Alec Lace asked Leavitt whether President Donald Trump plans to issue a proclamation this month. Lace mentioned Pride month, and inquired about potential proclamations for other ideas, such as a 'Veterans Month' or a 'Family Month.' 'Congresswoman Mary Miller suggested that changing Pride Month to Family Month — I'd personally like to see maybe a Nuclear Family Month. Some people are saying, 'Let's get a Veterans Month,'' Lace asked. 'Does the president have any plans on making a proclamation? Or is it just going to be June this year?' 'There are no plans for a proclamation for the month of June, but I can tell you this president is very proud to be a president for all Americans, regardless of race, religion or creed,' Leavitt said. The president did not recognize June as Pride Month — which celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and recognizes the ongoing efforts toward equality and justice — with a proclamation during his first term as president. He publicly acknowledged the month for the first time in a post on X, formerly Twitter, in 2019, according to NBC News. Former President Bill Clinton was the first U.S. president to officially recognize the month when he proclaimed June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month in 1999. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden also commemorated the month. Obama issued his first Pride Month proclamation in 2009 recognizing June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, and Biden issued his first Pride Month proclamation as president in 2021, recognizing June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. Former President George W. Bush, who succeeded Clinton, did not issue a Pride Month proclamation during his two terms as president. Leavitt didn't bother to mention the word 'Pride' in her response at the briefing on Tuesday — and her comment that Trump is proud to serve 'all Americans' rings hollow, as LGBTQ+ rights have been under attack under Trump's administration. In the first days of his current term, Trump signed an executive order declaring it official U.S. policy that there are only two sexes, male and female, rejecting that sex is viewed on a spectrum — and that gender is different than sex. He's also directed a transgender military ban, among other attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. T Smith, a postdoctoral fellow in racial politics at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences, said that it's 'entirely unsurprising' that Trump has not issued Pride proclamations — or that Leavitt didn't say the word 'Pride' at the briefing. 'The Trump administration has a long and well-documented history of signaling exactly whose lives it values, and whose it does not,' they told HuffPost. 'The ongoing marginalization of queer and trans people — particularly Black, Brown, and Indigenous queer and trans communities — is not an unfortunate oversight. It is a deliberate feature of this administration.' Kari J. Winter, a professor of American studies at the University at Buffalo, said that the way the discussion about Pride Month at Tuesday's briefing came about was concerning in itself. Winter, whose expertise includes gender, feminism, race and class, said, 'the exchange between Alec Lace and Karoline Leavitt encapsulates the Orwellian dystopia of this American presidency.' 'A sycophant asks a leading question that invites the presidential spokesperson to deliver her bit of propaganda,' she said, before adding, 'Alec Lace is not a journalist; he's a podcaster hand-picked by the Trump administration to ask disingenuous rather than tough-minded questions.' (The White House announced a new policy in January encouraging podcasters, bloggers and social media influencers to apply for credentials to attend briefings.) T Smith said Leavitt's claim that Trump is proud to serve 'all Americans' was 'hollow' and 'purely symbolic.' 'It does not align with Trump or his administration's attitudes or policies in practice,' they said. 'The current deportation crisis, the violent targeting of immigrants, and the withholding of Palestinian, Congolese and Sudanese freedom all illustrate the same underlying truth: Only some people are viewed as 'American' and, therefore, categorically 'deserving' while others are treated as disposable.' Trump's refusal to issue a Pride proclamation is 'unacceptable, yes, but it is not novel,' T Smith said. 'It falls squarely in line with a broader history of apathy and hostility toward LGBTQ+ communities, particularly Black trans people,' they added. 'Everyone who is paying attention to the actions of the Trump administration knows that it is on an anti-LGBTQ crusade,' Winter said. 'We also know that Donald Trump and Karoline Leavitt are habitual liars who are allergic to evidence-based speech.' She continued: 'Looking at the evidence, we might say that Trump supports all Americans except LGBTQ people, women, African Americans, American Indians, Harvard faculty, Medicaid recipients, scientists, judges, lawyers, Muslims, Jews, Venezuelans, legal immigrants... the list of exclusions is ever-growing.' Several LGBTQ+ Pride festivals across the country, and in Canada, have lost corporate sponsorships this year amid Trump's hostility toward the trans community, and his crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Alison Gash, professor and head of the department of political science at the University of Oregon, told HuffPost that she doesn't think it's 'surprising' that businesses have scaled back since 'we have seen backlash among louder factions of anti-LGBTQ communities for a few years.' 'They are following the demands of their louder more aggressive customers as well as answering the call of and responding to threats from conservative politicians,' she told HuffPost. 'At the same time other notable businesses are doubling down on their commitments to queer and trans communities. Those are the businesses who deserve our attention. ' Winter said corporations that have pulled back from their Pride sponsorships are either 'cowards' or 'showing their true colors.' 'People who desert their principles when the political wind changes either lack the courage of their convictions or were never truly principled,' she said. T Smith emphasized that a lot corporations are guilty of 'pinkwashing' and 'rainbow capitalism' — meaning that they are disingenuous and use tactics to capitalize off the LGBTQ+ community under the guise of actually advocating for the community. 'Changing a company logo to rainbow colors for 30 days and temporarily funneling money into a few LGBTQ+ organizations does not constitute meaningful support,' they said, adding, 'They are business tactics. They are performative. And they are exploitative.' Even still, corporations pulling back support is a 'troubling signal,' T Smith said. 'It suggests that in the current political climate, it is more advantageous to align with rising anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment than to stand for equity and justice,' they said, before adding, 'if corporations were serious about supporting our communities, their commitments would last longer than June — and center those most at risk, not abandon them when it's no longer convenient.' Companies Go Silent On A Cause They Once Supported Just To Appease Donald Trump 'Cowardcore:' Everyone Is Noticing The Same Thing About Target's Pride Merch 'Sesame Street' Pride Post Triggers Conservatives Into Meltdown Mode
