By Herald Malaysia
KLANG — The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (OLL), marked the Season of Creation through English and Tamil Masses that called parishioners to recognise the natural world as God’s gift and embrace their responsibility as its stewards.
Animated by the parish’s Laudato Si’ ministry, the celebration centred on the theme Living Water, highlighting water as sacred and life-giving. It sustains humanity, nourishes the earth and supports every living creature, yet remains threatened by pollution, wastage and environmental destruction.
At the 8.00am Mass in English celebrated by Fr Gregory Chan, about 20 children from the Catechetical ministry dressed as animals and carried placards promoting care for Creation. Their colourful presence reflected both the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world, reminding the congregation that humanity has been entrusted with protecting creatures that cannot speak for themselves.
During the offertory, the children presented biblical items symbolising the nourishment and abundance provided through Creation. Each offering pointed to a simple truth: everything received from the earth is ultimately God’s gift and must be treated with gratitude and care.
The Laudato Si’ ministry also distributed pocket-sized Creation Justice Commitment Cards, encouraging parishioners to translate ecological awareness into practical daily action. Fr Gregory blessed the cards before they were distributed.
At the Mass in Tamil, Fr Gnana Selvam presented and explained each creationthemed poster, connecting its message with Christian faith and everyday choices. He stressed that caring for creation lies at the heart of humanity’s relationship with God, neighbour and future generations.
Addressing the elders, he asked: “Will we leave our children the same beautiful, life-giving world that was so generously entrusted to us?”
His question challenged the congregation to consider not only what humanity has received, but what it will leave behind. Decisions about water, waste, consumption and the treatment of living creatures carry consequences for the whole of creation.
Through the participation of the clergy, children, ministries and parishioners, the celebration moved from awareness to reflection and from reflection to commitment. It also affirmed that ecological responsibility cannot be confined to one ministry or season; it must become part of Christian discipleship and daily living. May God’s Living Water renew hearts and inspire the faithful to protect our common home for generations to come.
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