The Cross That Heals: OLF Concludes Its Week with the Perjalanan Salib
More than a hundred parishioners gathered at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima on the evening of 28 July 2026 for the final day of the Perjalanan Salib – Journey of the Cross during its stay at the parish.
In his homily, Fr. Andrew Manickam reflected on the Cross as a sign not only of Christ’s suffering, but also of the wounds experienced by every person. He spoke of how pain, brokenness and hurts can sometimes be carried across generations, affecting families and communities. Yet through Christ’s Passion, the Cross becomes a place of hope, healing and restoration.
Fr. Andrew invited the congregation to see themselves not merely as recipients of God’s healing, but as “wounded healers”—people whose own experiences of suffering can become a source of compassion, encouragement and support for others.
The day’s Scripture readings reinforced this message. In the First Reading, the prophet Jeremiah gave voice to a people wounded by suffering yet steadfast in hope, praying, “O our God, you are our hope.” The Gospel reminded the faithful that amid the struggles of the present, those who remain faithful to Christ “will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.”
Special prayers were offered for the sick, those facing medical challenges and all who carry physical, emotional or spiritual wounds, affirming that no one is forgotten in Christ’s love.
At the conclusion of Mass, Fr. Andrew blessed the congregation with a crucifix as the recessional hymn was sung. The simple yet moving gesture served as a reminder that the healing power of the Cross extends to every generation and calls each believer to become an instrument of Christ’s compassion in the lives of others.
With the conclusion of its week at OLF, the Perjalanan Salib now continues its journey through the churches of the Kuala Lumpur Central District, beginning with Holy Rosary Church, Brickfields, before proceeding to St. Anthony’s Church, Pudu, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, and Cardijn House. The Cross will eventually join the eight other diocesan crosses at the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026 in Sibu, where they will come together as a visible sign of the unity of the Church in Malaysia.
