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The Church of Our Lady of Fatima marked the closing of the Season of Creation 2026 with a morning of prayer, Eucharistic celebration and reflection on our responsibility as stewards of God’s creation.

The celebration began with Holy Hour and the recitation of the Rosary, followed by Benediction and Holy Mass. The hymns chosen for the Mass reflected the theme of creation and thanksgiving for the beauty and abundance of God’s handiwork.

During his sharing, Fr. Andrew Manickam reflected on the seven capital sins and reminded the congregation that our actions and choices can also have consequences for creation. Our responsibility extends beyond avoiding deliberate harm; negligence and indifference towards the environment can also reflect a failure to care for what God has entrusted to us.

Fr. Andrew encouraged parishioners to become more conscious of how we live, what we consume and what we leave behind for others. The Season of Creation, he reminded those gathered, calls us beyond simply appreciating the natural world towards developing a deeper sense of stewardship.

The morning concluded at 10.00 a.m. with a special Blessing of Pets, recalling the closeness of St. Francis of Assisi to animals. The gathering was a joyful reminder that animals too form part of God’s creation and that our responsibility extends to the creatures entrusted to our care.

From prayer and Benediction to the Eucharistic celebration and the Blessing of Pets, the morning brought together worship, thanksgiving and stewardship.

As the Season of Creation draws to a close, may its message continue to shape the way we live throughout the year.

The Season of Creation closes, but our call to care for God’s creation continues.

The Church of Our Lady of Fatima was filled with parishioners and visitors on Tuesday, 8 September, as the community gathered to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The evening began with Holy Hour Adoration at 6.00pm, followed by the recitation of the Holy Rosary and the celebration of the Eucharist.

Joining Parish Administrator Fr. Andrew Manickam in concelebrating the Mass were visiting priests Fr. Michael Adawai and Fr. Simon Agbo. Among those present were visitors from Singapore, Rawang, Petaling Jaya and surrounding areas, as well as members of the Legion of Mary from the Church of the Assumption, Petaling Jaya, who served as gift bearers during the Offertory.

In his homily, Fr. Andrew reflected on Mary’s acceptance of God’s call and her willingness to become the handmaid of the Lord. Recalling the words of the angel to Joseph, he spoke of the trust and faith that accompanied Mary’s place in God’s plan of salvation.

Fr. Andrew also reminded the congregation that Christ remains with us in our failures and weaknesses. Jesus is not only with the successful or powerful, but is the Good Shepherd who remains close to us, especially in times of sorrow and difficulty.

At the conclusion of Mass, Fr. Andrew thanked everyone who had travelled from near and far to join the celebration. He then invited members of the Legion of Mary from the different praesidia and parishes to come forward for the cutting of a birthday cake in honour of Our Lady.

The celebration continued after Mass with fellowship and refreshments at Dewan Fatima and around the church grounds, bringing together parishioners and visitors in a shared evening of faith and community.

May the example of our Blessed Mother continue to lead us closer to her Son and inspire us to respond faithfully to God’s call in our own lives.

Some 190 parishioners and friends from 22 parishes across the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur gathered at the Church of St John Marie Vianney, Tampin, on Saturday, 5 September, to celebrate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

The outdoor Mass at the church grotto was celebrated by Fr. Andrew Manickam, Ecclesiastical Assistant of the KL Archdiocesan Creation Justice Ministry, and concelebrated by Fr. Albet Ariokasamy, Fr. Xavier Andrew, Fr. Edwin Peter and Fr. Anthony Robert.

In his homily, Fr. Andrew spoke about the need for ecological conversion, beginning with an awareness of ecological sin. He reflected on how nature, plants and animals can be mistreated or discarded without remorse when the consequences are not immediately felt, and spoke strongly about the seriousness of environmental destruction.

Drawing attention to the effects of climate change, including floods and the collapse of glaciers, Fr. Andrew encouraged everyone to recognise that even seemingly small actions matter — from picking up discarded plastic to planting trees.

Parish Priest Fr. Albet invited those present to explore the church grounds and spend time among its trees and plants. Many also visited the chikoo (sapodilla) tree planted at the church compound last May, while others spent time in prayer and reflection at the outdoor Stations of the Cross.

The young people added their own message through an entertaining skit encouraging greater care for creation.

As a reminder to carry that responsibility home, representatives of each of the 22 participating parishes received a potted plant for their parish.

The KL Archdiocesan Creation Justice Ministry expressed its gratitude to Fr. Albet, Fr. Anthony and the St John Marie Vianney parish community for their warm welcome and assistance, as well as to Fr. Xavier and Fr. Edwin for concelebrating the Mass and accompanying parishioners from Seremban and Port Dickson.

The gathering was a timely reminder that care for our common home begins not only with awareness, but with the choices each of us makes every day.