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ViDa July 2012
Verbum Dei
Missionaries
Singapore
73 Taman Mas Merah
Singapore 128195
Tel: 62740251
Email:
Website:
www.verbumdeisingapore.org/
Editor Says
The Olympics- the event where many
around the world have been eagerly
waiting for! In every Olympics, there
is one dream that unites all athletes,
i.e. the hope to savour the sweet-
smell of victory, nothing more, nothing
less.
This year, London is the proud host of
this anticipated event. Many around
the world watched the opening
ceremony. Indeed, London captivated
and dazzled the world with its
theatrical performances. Yet, the
greatest pride of the English is not a
perfectly choreographed opening
ceremony or an event without any hip-
cups, but a man by the name of Eric
Liddell.
For those of you who have watched
the legendary movie, Chariots of Fire,
would remember the story of Eric
Liddell.
Liddell hailed from Scotland, Britain
and won the gold medal for 400 m
race in the 1924 Olympics held in
Paris. Interestingly, this event was not
his pet race. It was actually the 100m
race, but he withdrew from it when he
found out that the race would be held
on a Sunday.
You see, Liddell was a very devoted
Christian who attributed his running as
a gift from God. Thus, he willingly
sacrifice his pet race in order to keep
the Day of the Lord sacred. In the
movie, he once said, 'I believe God
made me for a purpose, but he also
made me fast! And when I run I feel his
pleasure.' Liddell ran for God, not for
gold medals or personal glory. In fact,
he lived his whole life for God.
This admirable athlete left for China as
a missionary. He was in fact born in
China as his parents were missionaries
there. Liddell spent his life spreading
the Good News to the Chinese people.
During World War II, when Japanese
invaded and captured China, Liddell
was arrested and placed in Weihsien
Internment Camp where he eventually
died on 21st February 1945, just days
before the end of the War. One
amazing information revealed by the
Chinese authorities in 2008 was that
Liddell refused an opportunity to leave
the camp because he gave up his place
to a pregnant woman instead.
As this Olympics goes on, let us
remember this athlete of deep faith.
For Liddell, there was something
greater than gold.
What about us? Do we strive for
victory, glory, success? Or is there
something greater than gold?
"The secret of my success
over the 400m is that I run
the first 200m as fast as I
can. Then, for the second
200m, with God's help I run
faster." ~Eric Liddell
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National University
of Singapore
Science and
Engineering Faculties
Retreat 2012
4th to 6th July
2012
I . M.
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SeSsion 1:
i bElonG 2 God
Using plasticine to
mould what it
means to belong to
God
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SeSSion 2:
i BEloNg 2 ThE ChURch
After an input, groups gathered to discuss
various personages who made a
difference to the Body of Christ.
SESSIon 3:
i BeLong 2
coMMuniTy
Words of advice to the new
Year 1 students present
Words of gratitude
to the seniors of
Science and
Engineering
Faculties
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Mothers' Retreat @ St Ignatius
Church
4th and 11th July 2012
A group of mothers from the parish of St Ignatius invited Maria Jose and
Sandra to give them a retreat over two Wednesday mornings.
The themes for the two Wednesday retreats were:
'The Power of the Word'
'Love is my vocation'
How do you spell Love to a child? T I M E
Don’t I know this? Yet, I’m sad to say that
my memory needs to be jogged time & time
again. Sr. MJ & Sr. Sandra, at a recent
retreat, also reminded me that Love is My
Vocation. With my words and actions, I
have the power to build a loving
kingdom where each member of my family
feels worthy, cherished and secure. Or do I
use phrases that belittle & choke & hurt?
Thank God all is not doom & gloom! God’s
Word always offers light & life, if I but
listen, ponder and act with an obedient
heart. If I remain in Him, then God’s plan
can come to fruition in me, for others. This
is my prayer.
A sharing by
Bernie Murugasu-Oei
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Food and Faith
'Is there more to life?'
29th July 2012 'Food and Faith' is a programme to create an opportunity for Catholics to actively go and invite their non-Catholics friends to explore about life and
the Catholic faith in the context of a meal.
26 young adults, made up of Catholics and non-Catholics, gathered for this first series of Food and Faith.
Registering the participants
Diana, Regina and Henry: Our chefs for the day
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Tea Part 1: Sweet treats
Gary welcoming and introducing the
documentary, 'The Human Experience''
Starting the afternoon
with a game by Jackie
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Adeline preaching on 'Is there more to life?',
and sharing her personal faith journey
Group sharing over tea
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Serene
Jackie
ReginA DiAna
GarY
AdelinE
MaRk
andreW Maria JoSe
SaNDra
Henry GrAce
Team for Food and Faith 1
"Is there more to life?"
Comments from some participants:
It was a non-forceful session. The topic
was very relevant for me. It was a very
good comfortable setting.
Audrey Liu, 20 years old, Catholic who brought her non-Catholic friend
The video was very thought- provoking.
It reminded me of the many things that
I took for granted. Adeline's sharing
touched me too. A relaxing atmosphere!
Clarabelle Lin, 26 years old, Catholic who accompanied a non-Catholic friend
It was not a stressful environment. I felt
like I was in a gathering with friends. I
could express my own views. The topic
was relevant for me. I am happy.
Emily Ng, 26 years old, non-Catholic
I came today to learn more about the Catholic
faith. I enjoyed listening to all the sharing and I
want to reflect further on what I heard. I guess
that this is the start of the journey for me.
Kelvin Chia, 28 years old, non-Catholic
After today's session, I want to
cherish life everyday and to tell
my family and friends that I love
them. Susy Tjiawi, 31 years old, non-Catholic