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The Editor's Desk ... The last six months have been literally turbulent here in Singapore. The SARS scare has zapped quite a bit of the energy and has left us reeling in a whirlpool of questions. While Singapore rejoices that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has finally lifted Singapore from her list of SARS affected countries the fact remains that it has happened and Singapore is still recovering from its impact. Catholics in Singapore have also suffered the effects of SARS as our Archbishop issued instruction for Catholics to refrain from holding hands during the "Our Father" and even from individually receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. A general absolution was given during the penitential service at Easter ... Yes, there is a silver lining, perhaps even more than a lining ... the quality and quantity of family life in Singapore is said to have improved when schools were closed and families were "forced" to stay at home, at the peak of SARS. This has led to a heightened awareness of the need to recreate, to reawaken family ties and commitment. What a wonderful awakening ... God's loving hand again reaches out - touching and healing hearts in ways beyond comprehension. Prayers have multiplied tremendously, and today, there is a heightened awareness of the need to improve communication, to spend more time together, to be a more loving and caring family and community. The articles in this issue of Canorita show that Singapore has learnt to continue living a full life with God as her center, amidst suffering and pain ... Yes, this feast of St. Anthony is indeed to be a time for celebrating the gift of Life in its fullness. May God our Father fill each one of you with the grace of the Holy Spirit, to live to the fullness of life in the footsteps of Jesus the Christ. Shalom! Sr. Christine Santhou (Editor) |
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| Note: This will be the last issue for this team. The next issue of Canorita will be put together by a new team. | ||