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Together with a group of youth who staged the musical “Poverello” in 1986, we stood in the rain as we welcomed Pope John Paul II into the National Stadium for a first-ever Papal visit to Singapore.
Many of us still alive have been privileged to witness the election of Karol Wojtyla to the Papacy and onto his canonisation. Having seen how he burst upon the world stage in his very unconventional choice of doing away with many papal accessories to his Dr Martens footwear, his time as Pope was marked by a deliberate evangelical effort to bring the faith to the far-flung corners of the globe.
Many have wondered if by any chance I was named after St John Paul II. Well, if truth be told, I was a convert in 1979 and chose the name after John Paul I. I was caught up with the gentle disposition of the new Pope and the smile he wore meant more than any volume of words. Karol Wojtyla, whose pontificate succeeded the short reign of John Paul I, also saw in him a special charisma, and so adopted the name of John Paul II.
Names in the Papacy are highly significant – both the Popes chose this double-barrelled name to denote the direction of their Papacy i.e. to fully implement the reforms of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965). Both Pope John XXIII and Pope Paul VI straddled the Council and were instrumental in the beginning and conclusion of Vatican II respectively.
Monsignor John Paul Tan, OFM
Mystic Font, a local Catholic band debuts its album entitled ‘From The Start’. Their album features our very own Friar Derrick Yap, OFM on vocals and was commissioned as part of ABLE Singapore’s 10th-anniversary celebration. Read the CatholicNews.SG interview below to find out more about the band and how to purchase them! You can also find some music videos below featuring some of the songs from the album.
Below are some of the songs featured in the album ‘From the Start’ by Mystic Font.
Hello everyone!
In today’s episode, Friar Nelson Evarinus, OFM together with our postulant, Timothy Fong, would like to dedicate this song to all of you out there.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all of us are now subject to some form of change and each one of us is dealing with it in different ways.
These adjustments have caused a variety of reactions, from panic to fear and anxiety.
All of us have to come to terms that we live in a world of uncertainty and change.
It’s our prayer that each of one of you will continue to experience God’s help in all your adversities. May the Lord be with us and grant us his peace and serenity.
“God on high, hear my prayer. In my need, you have always been there…”
“Bring Him Home” is a song from the popular Broadway musical a Les Misérables, which is performed by the main character, Jean Valjean.
This song has become an anthem for people around the world and helps provide comfort for those in need. Many have adopted the song as a personal prayer for their loved ones who serve in the armed forces, missions, or are otherwise apart from their families.
As we dedicate this song to you, it is our prayer that you’ll find peace and goodness during this time of difficulties.