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Christmas Message from Kuching Archbishop Simon Poh

December 21, 2021
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Christmas Message from Kuching Archbishop Simon Poh

Archbishop Simon Poh

Dec 21 2021

Dear brothers and sisters,

This month, we celebrate Advent and ends with Christmas! As we enter the month of December, it is natural that our thoughts turn to the joyous time of Christmas. When we drive past shopping malls, there would be the Christmas trees with decorations and lights. And it seems that our Catholic Churches are slow to put up Christmas decorations inside the church or the compound. Why is this so?

1. First Coming of Christ is on a silent night when Jesus was born in a stable in Bethlehem more than 2000 years ago.

2. Final Coming of Jesus will be at end of the world when Christ the King will come in glory to judge the living and the dead.

3. In between the Birth and Final Coming. Whenever we gather to pray in His name, Jesus is present (Matthew 18:20). In every Mass, Jesus is really present in the form of Bread and Wine on the Altar.

During Advent season, the first three Weeks of Advent is an invitation to prepare for the final coming of Christ. The focus is on “Staying awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen and to stand with confidence when the Son of Man comes again” on Judgement Day! (Read Luke 21:34-36). This is a waiting with joy and hope, not in fear. “At that time all people will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 21:27-28).

It is only in the final week of Advent on 17-24 December that we prepare to celebrate the First Coming in Bethlehem at Christmas. This is why during this final week, Churches set up Christmas trees, carolling begins and we are invited to turn our focus to celebrate the birth of our Saviour.

Throughout the season of Advent, we prepare our hearts:

  • Pray at all times
  • Read the Bible daily especially the Gospel
  • Strive to be at a right relationship with God and those around us
  • Watch our hearts’ desire by seeking God’s will
  • Seek to live according to Christ’s command of love
  • Repent from sin and selfishness
  • Serve with a sincere heart, always desiring the good of others
  • Forgive those who are unkind to us and pray for those who hurt us
  • Bear sickness and suffering patiently, offering these as a sacrifice to God
  • Be less materialistic and seek to live a simple lifestyle
  • Seek not to waste food and protect the environment
  • Trust that Jesus’ coming will bring life, hope and joy
  • Give Time, Talent and Treasure generously to alleviate suffering and poverty

I pray that by faithfully waiting and journeying through the four Sundays of Advent, you may experience four weeks of HOPE, PEACE, JOY and LOVE. Wishing you a Holy Christmas 2021 and Blessed New Year 2022.

“Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth, peace to all people of goodwill.” (Luke 2:14)

+ Archbishop Simon Poh

 

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傅雲生總主教2021年聖誕節文告

亲爱的主内兄弟姐妹们,

在这个月内,我们庆祝将临期并以圣诞节作为结束!当来到十二月份时,我们自然地会连想到圣诞节的欢欣时光。当我们开车经过购物商场时,会看到灯光闪闪和饰物的圣诞树,而在我们的天主教堂或其庭院内的圣诞装饰似乎还没看到。为什么会这样?

Advent 在拉丁语中的词根意思是「来临」。 Advent 直接指的是基督的「降临」,即:

  1. 基督的第一次降临是在  2000 多年前,耶稣在一个寂静的夜晚诞生于马槽中。
  2. 耶稣的最后降临将是在世界末日,那时基督君王将在光荣中降临,来审判生者死者。
  3. 在诞生和最终来临之间。每当我们因祂的名字聚在一起祈祷时,耶稣就在我们中间(玛窦福音  18:20)。在每一次弥撒中,耶稣亲自降临于祭台上的饼酒形中。

在将临期的前三周是为基督的最后降临做准备的邀请。其重点是「时时保持警醒,时时祈祷为有力量在即将发生的一切中幸存下来,并在人子再次降临时充满信心地立于祂前」直至审判日!(阅读路  21:34-36)。这是一种充满喜悦和希望,而不是充满恐惧的等待。「那时,他们要看见人子,带着威能及莫大光荣乘云降来。这些事开始发生时,你们应当挺起身来,抬起你们的头,因为你们的救援近了。」(路21:27-28)

只有在 12月17日至24日将临期的最后一周,我们才准备庆祝耶稣第一次在白冷城降临的圣诞节。 这就是为什么在这最后一周,教堂才有圣诞树的装饰,开始报佳音,我们受邀将注意力转向庆祝我们救主的诞生。

在整个将临期间,我们准备好我们的心灵:

  • 时时祈祷
  • 每天阅读圣经,尤其是福音
  • 努力与天主和我们周边的人建立良好的关系
  • 藉着寻求天主的旨意来省视我们内心的渴望
  • 寻求以基督爱的命令来生活
  • 从罪恶和自私中悔改
  • 以真诚的心态服务,常为他人着想
  • 宽恕对我们不友善的人,并为伤害我们的人祈祷
  • 耐心地忍受疾病与痛苦,将它们作为祭品献给上主
  • 少一点物质主义,追求简朴生活
  • 不浪费食物,注意环保
  • 相信耶稣的到来会带来生命、希望和喜乐。    
  • 慷慨地奉献时间、天赋和财富,以减轻他人的痛苦和贫困

我祈愿,藉着忠实地等待和经历将临期的四个主日,你们能体验到四个星期带来的希望、平安、喜乐和爱。  祝你们2021年圣诞节快乐,2022年新年蒙福。

「天主受享光荣于高天,主爱的人在世享平安!」(路 2:14)

+ 傅云生总主教(译文)

 

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PERUTUSAN SEMPENA NATAL 2021

Saudara saudari yang dikasihi,

Pada bulan ini, kita merayakan Adven yang akan berakhir dengan Krismas! Pada waktu kita memasuki bulan Disember, ia adalah lumrah bagi fikiran kita untuk beralih kepada waktu Krismas yang penuh sukacita. Apabila kita memandu melintasi pusat beli-belah, pokok Krismas dengan hiasan dan lampu pasti ada, tetapi gereja-gereja Katolik seakan-akan lambat untuk memasang hiasan Krismas di dalam gereja atau perkarangannya. Kenapakah ini berlaku?

Perkataan asal bagi Adven dalam Bahasa Latin bermaksud “Kedatangan”. Adven merujuk langsung kepada beberapa “Kedatangan” Kristus, iaitu:

  1. Kedatangan Pertama Kristus adalah pada malam sunyi apabila Yesus lahir di sebuah kandang haiwan di Betlehem lebih 2,000 tahun yang lalu.
  2. Kedatangan Terakhir Yesus akan berlaku pada hujung dunia apabila Kristus Raja akan datang dalam kemuliaan untuk menghakimi orang yang hidup dan orang yang mati.
  3. Di antara Kelahiran dan Kedatangan Terakhir. Setiap kali kita berhimpun untuk berdoa dalam Nama-Nya, Yesus ada bersama kita (Injil Matius 18:20). Dalam setiap Misa, Yesus benar-benar hadir dalam bentuk Roti dan Air Anggur di atas Altar.

Pada musim Adven, tiga Minggu pertama Adven adalah satu undangan untuk bersiap sedia bagi kedatangan terakhir Kristus. Fokus adalah kepada “Berjaga-jagalah senantiasa sambil berdoa setiap masa bagi kekuatan untuk menghadapi segalanya yang akan terjadi, dan berdiri dengan yakin apabila Anak Manusia datang kembali” pada Hari Penghakiman! (Baca Injil Lukas 21:34-36). Ini adalah satu penantian dengan sukacita dan harapan, bukan dalam ketakutan. “Pada waktu itu, semua bangsa akan melihat Anak Manusia datang dalam awan dengan kekuasaan dan kemuliaan yang agung. Apabila semuanya itu mula berlaku, berdirilah dan angkat kepalamu, kerana penebusan kamu semakin dekat.” (Injil Lukas 21:27-28). Kita bersiap sedia untuk merayakan Kedatangan Pertama di Betlehem pada Hari Krismas hanya pada minggu terakhir Adven pada 17-24 Disember.

Inilah sebabnya kenapa pada minggu terakhir ini, gereja-gereja mendirikan pokok Krismas, karoling bermula, dan kita diundang untuk mengalih tumpuan kita bagi merayakan kelahiran Penyelamat kita.

Sepanjang musim Adven, kita menyediakan hati kita:

  • Berdoa sepanjang masa
  • Membaca Al-Kitab setiap hari terutamanya Injil
  • Berusaha untuk menjalin hubungan yang betul dengan Allah dan orang di sekeliling kita
  • Menjaga keinginan hati kita dengan mencari kehendak Allah
  • Hidup selari dengan perintah kasih Kristus
  • Bertaubat daripada dosa dan sikap mementingkan diri
  • Melayan dengan hati ikhlas, sentiasa menginginkan kebaikan orang lain
  • Mengampuni mereka yang tidak baik kepada kita dan berdoa untuk mereka yang melukai hati kita
  • Menanggung penyakit dan penderitaan dengan sabar, sambil memanjatkannya sebagai korban kepada Allah
  • Tidak begitu materialistik dan berusaha untuk menjalani gaya hidup yang sederhana
  • Tidak membazirkan makanan dan melindungi alam sekitar
  • Yakin bahawa kedatangan Yesus akan membawa kehidupan, harapan dan sukacita.
  • Memberi Masa, Bakat dan Harta dengan murah hati untuk mengurangkan penderitaan dan kemiskinan

Saya berdoa agar anda mengalami empat minggu HARAPAN, KEDAMAIAN, SUKACITA DAN KASIH, dengan setia menunggu dan berjalan sepanjang empat Hari Minggu Adven.

Saya mendoakan bagi anda Krismas 2021 Yang Suci dan Tahun Baharu 2022 Yang Diberkati.

“Kemuliaan bagi Allah di tempat yang maha tinggi dan damai sejahtera di bumi bagi semua manusia yang berkenan kepada-Nya.” (Injil Lukas 2:14)

+ Uskup Agung Simon Poh (Terjemahan)

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