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Deccan Herald
29-06-2025
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- Deccan Herald
Leap into darkness
The first thought that comes to mind when we are overwhelmed with fear or uncertainty is to look for people who can calm those French tightrope walker and acrobat Charles Blondin is best known for his most daring feat of crossing the Niagrara Gorge across the roaring Niagara falls on a tightrope 1,100 feet high in June of walked that tightrope across 160 feet directly above the waterfalls several times and each time with a different daring feat – once in a sack, then he did it on stilts..(Bible) Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as '...the assurance of things hoped for the conviction of things not seen'..The crowd at Niagara gorge screamed in excitement as Blondin finally walked across one dangerous step after another — blindfolded and pushing a wheelbarrow. When Blondin reached the other side he suddenly stopped and addressed the excited crowd. 'Do you believe I can carry a person across in this wheelbarrow?' .The crowd screamed excitingly 'Yes You are the greatest tightrope walker in the world. You can do anything!'.Blondin then challenged the crowd 'Okay, Get in the wheelbarrow with me' No one months later his manager Harry Colcord, showed his complete faith in Blondin and did ride on Blondin's back across the those mighty phrase 'Fear not,' and similar variations like 'Do not be afraid,' occur all through the The Bible (Luke 17:5-10) the apostles ask Jesus to increase their Faith. Jesus responded saying that even with faith as small as a mustard seed, they could perform great things if they trusted can draw a perfectly good Faith-lesson from this. We love The Lord of our Belief. We all do. We trust in God's Almighty Power. We pray about His power,. We speak to others about His power. We write. We sing. We Preach of the awesome power of God. But when it comes to our personal life, how many of us can take up the risks and challenges God places before on our shoulders? In relation to our personal life, our family, our work or business, our career, and our wide spectrum of relationships. Faith is a leap out of darkness into light but trusting in something unseen, something beyond our immediate understanding.
Herald Malaysia
20-06-2025
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- Herald Malaysia
MJCCD 1: Faith Unshaken
Faith Unshaken – Serving and Inspiring was the theme of the first Malacca Johore Catholic Campus Day (MJCCD 1). Originally planned five years ago, the programme faced delays due to the global pandemic. Jun 20, 2025 By Aloysius Irenaeus DuksonFaith Unshaken – Serving and Inspiring was the theme of the first Malacca Johore Catholic Campus Day (MJCCD 1). Originally planned five years ago, the programme faced delays due to the global pandemic. However, in 2025, through the joint efforts of the Malacca Johore Diocesan Young People Network (MJDYPN) and Campus In Action (C.I.A), MJCCD 1 was finally brought to life. The event took place over two days and one night at Majodi Centre, Plentong, gathering 77 Catholic students from various campuses across Melaka and Johor (UTM, UiTM, MMU, UTeM, UTHM, and various Polytechnics). Strengthening Student Relationships with Jesus The participants shared that the programme enlightened them through God's calling and inspired them to become beacons of hope for others as they serve on their campuses within their respective communities. They expressed that faith must remain firm and unwavering, especially in times of service, always grounded in trust in God's plan. Faith – The Foundation of our Hope Fr Paul Sia reflected on Hebrews 11:1: 'Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.' Drawing on the examples of Noah and Abraham, it highlighted their deep trust in God — a trust that students today should emulate, particularly as they face challenges in university life. With sincere effort and prayer, these challenges can lead to growth and fruitful outcomes. Hope and an Unshaken Faith MJCCD 1 stands as a meaningful milestone for both the C.I.A and Christian Fellowship/ Catholic Student Society communities, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their campus ministry work. Through humility and joy, students are reminded to continue serving faithfully wherever they are. Ultimately, with Faith Unshaken as the central theme, may we continue to grow in faith, remain firm in our service, be guided by the Holy Spirit, and nurture communities rooted in God's enduring love.
