Inauguration Mass Of Carmel Of Christ The King

There were showers of blessings through out the whole morning as people made their way to celebrate the inaugural mass at the chapel of Carmel Of Christ The King. There was a long line of cars of eager Catholics, parked along the small slip road leading up to the Monastery. I have to say, we Catholics have very skilled drivers amongst us!

The congregation, despite the weather, were in high spirits as they waited patiently for mass to start. Young, old, families, single, all cheerful and all helping one another to available seats. Seats that were wet from the rain, some helpers took out rags and hankies to wipe for each other.

As the mass began, the rain started to pour a little harder and started to beat through openings in the tentage put up. Some used initiative "protection" against the rain. (See picture..lady with file on head)

It is quite something to celebrate Mass out in the gardens of the Carmalite Monastery. The air was perfumed with a mixture of the rain and flowers. The air was cool and the gentle sprays of the rain felt like little kisses on the skin.

Seated next to me was a family that touched me so much, I felt my heart glow. When it came time to exchange offerings of peace, the youngest girl, probably about 3, turned to look up to her father and her eyes filled with love called out "Peace be with you daddy" and she lifted her head to kiss her father gently on the lips. She followed the same with her mother, her sister and her brother.

After mass ended, the sisters through the windows of their private chapel, said a few words of thanks to all those who came for mass and for all who had helped in the whole process of the renovations. Our very own Joan Lee was one of the architects involved and our Mark Foo's father, Mr Paul Foo, headed the overall renovations!

We were all invited to stay for some refreshments (the mee siam was shiok!!!) and say a few words to the sisters.

All I can say, I left the premises with joy in my heart!

P.S. Sorry about the unsteady video footage...but at least got a little snippet la!