明福纪念册。。。

谢谢你！赵明福，因为您启发了千千万万子民对正义的思想，
你我素不相识，但是我们同时喝马六甲的水长大的孩子。
我们爱我们的国家 - 马来西亚。
我们爱正义，自由与和平。

但是，今天您，壮志未酬身先死地离开了这人世间。
但我相信，您留下来的那股精神与震撼力是绝对的。

您虽不是教徒，但我为您祈祷，
愿主能把您带到他的身边，
让您享受永远的福乐。

愿主擦干您家人的眼泪，
让他们勇敢地活下去；

愿主安慰您同志们的哀痛，
让他们继续斗争；

愿主赐这个，我们热爱的国家一个光明的未来，
和平的国度，正义的伸张及民主的开放！
阿门！

我写。。。陈安当神父。

陈安当神父（Rev. Fr. Chan On Dong），一个为总教区教友，尤其是吧生谷一代，及乌雪区万挠和新古毛教友极为熟悉的名字。

我本人和陈神父没有很多地接触，或很深的渊源。但是从挠和新古毛教友们的口中，得知他是一位牧人，是一位很好，很好的牧人！是一位受大家喜爱和拥戴的神父。他没有架子，没有华丽的外表或英俊的面孔。也没有熊腰虎背的身材。但却有一颗有爱及信仰的心。

记得，第一次与陈神父接触是我第一次到万挠（大约十年前），当时好象是十二月份的第一个主日天，我参与了他主持的一台弥撒，他也在弥撒中为一对新人主持补婚仪式。因为正是降临期的开始，他就引用了玫瑰堂说：

“当在玫瑰堂附近的时候，一直看到教堂，但却兜兜转转，都找不到入口处或路；就好象天主一直看到我们，却没有办法找打动我们的心，因为，我们人类都被世俗蒙蔽了。我们应趁此将临期里面，学习向天主打开心房，让天主可以直接地到达我们的心里面。就像一个男孩追求一个女孩，但女孩却不睬他，男孩没有灰心，因为他他爱她，他有信心这女孩会回头，天主也一样，他爱我们所以，他会一直等。。。”在这一个讲道，我今天还铭记在心，因为陈神父的证道就很人性化，很简单。就这样地说出了天主的“苦衷”，及世人的愚昧。”

当他在新古毛圣保禄宗徒堂担任本堂时，他也对万挠区的华文教友群照顾得无微不至，也常常留在万挠，给教友们上圣经课，讲解要理。还亲自驾车拜访有需要的教友，送圣体等。

随着陈神父的逝世，也宣告着总教区“中国神父时代”的结束。存在马来西亚半岛的中国神父大约只有甲柔教区的俞怀仁神父，洪澄江神父，顾有彦神父。。。等其他教区了。

陈神父今天（14-07-2009）举殡，巴吉安总主教，费南得荣休总主教及其余四十多位的神父，修士，修女，修生，及众教友一同向他做最后的告别。陈神父的遗体，也从此长眠在加影圣家天主教墓园；但是我们都知道，他的精神会长流在我们中间，他的笑声仍停留在我们的记忆里面。

谢谢您，陈神父；您用您的一生，来给我们示范了什么叫“服务到底，坚持信仰”。

为此，我禁不住向天主报以一声：阿肋路亚！感谢赞美主！

。。天主召他回天家了。。

年纪轻轻就回复天主的召唤，
放弃了世俗的享受；
离别了亲爱的家人，
只身开始修道的道路。

从中国，到香港，
为求成为一位充实的司铎。
年方二十多岁就晋铎，
从此，展开了牧人的游牧生活。

晋铎的第二天，
就听命接受派遣；
来到一个完全陌生的土地，
随即开始自己传教士的使命。

哦。。南洋的马来亚，
一个没听过的名字。
只会口操华语及方言。
但天主的恩宠就来了。

服务，福传，祈祷，圣经，
是他牧人使命的四大标准。
朴素，简单，幽默，欢笑，
是他牧人生活的四大标记。

每到一个新的堂区，
他就很快地与当地教友打成一片，
只因为他的真与诚，
我们看到了天主的真，善，美。

就算病重之际，
他也没有多余的埋怨，
而且还坚持在房里自己举行弥撒圣祭，
如他在83岁的生日卡所道的：

“主说：谁吃我的肉并喝我的血，
便住在我内，我也住在他内。”
他在每日的弥撒圣祭中，
已活出这句福音了。

安身在命为天主,
当众表扬真善美。
谢谢您！敬爱的陈安当神父。
为你我们感谢，赞美天主！

是的！这场仗，您已打完，
这场赛跑，您已跑到了终点，
这份信仰，您保持了到底。
您的精神及笑容常在我们心中。

天主正准备着给你信仰的礼物，
您离开了我们，离开人人世间，
也从病魔的手中获得了解脱，
您享受着永远的福乐。

愿伯多禄在天国的大门等着您，
愿天主把您抱在怀抱中，
愿圣母妈妈把一串串的玫瑰链珠套在您的脖子上。
愿胜利的教会都为您的回归而欢呼，

阿门!

Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan Awarded of International Women of Courage Award

Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and first lady Michelle Obama present give away Secretary of State's Award for International Women of Courage to Malaysia's Ambiga Sreenevasan (Malaysian Bar Council) at the State Department in Washington, DC(AFP)

The shame of it all that we should be so proud (and are) of our own Malaysian receiving an international award like this, but the Malaysian government and press don't see it as important enough to publish it in our local dailies! It was only published by THE SUN but rather small and hidden in the inner pages. WHY???...BECAUSE SHE WEARS A SAREE, NOT A 'TUDUNG'???!!!! Never mind if they don't publish in the papers......lets circulate ........
This Picture Made It To the Pages of IndiaTimes but not in our own papers!

Remarks by Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan President, Malaysian Bar Council At the International Women of Courage Award
March 11, 2009 Washington D.C.

First Lady Mrs. Obama, Madame Secretary Hillary Clinton, ladies and gentlemen, I am humbled to be in the company of seven extraordinary women receiving this award for courage, and I am deeply honored to now speak on their behalf and on mine. We accept this award in all humility, remembering that we have been fortunate in being singled out from among countless courageous women in our countries who are dedicated to the cause of equality and justice. It is also timely for us to remember all the women in other conflict-ridden territories, like Palestine and other countries, who have to show courage every single day in their struggle to survive and to keep their families together. Each of us fights causes that promote equality and justice, and by presenting us with this award you honor those causes and all the people who work tirelessly for them with unflinching dedication. This award will help to bring to the international stage our voices and our advocacy on these important issues. This occasion gives us an opportunity to reflect on the importance of the rule of law in promoting the rights of women around the world. When the rule of law is upheld, equality is upheld, the cause of justice is upheld, and human rights are upheld. Today, we are witnessing a struggle for the souls of our nations, taking place between the forces of the old and the forces of change. We see our commitment to the rule of law, fundamental liberties, and the independence of our institutions being tested. The strength of our nations will depend on how well they withstand this test. There are those who claim that democracy is a Western concept and is unsuitable elsewhere. There are yet others who perpetrate injustices behind a veneer of democracy. We say that democracy is universal, and a true democracy and the rule of law will prevail when the collective voices of the people are raised in its support. On my part, I have for the past two years had the privilege to lead and serve the Malaysian Bar, a professional organization consisting of approximately 13,000 lawyers. History will bear testament to the fact that the Malaysian Bar has always been true to its first article of faith, to uphold the cause of justice without regard to its own interests or that of its members uninfluenced by fear or favor. In a sense, I was merely stepping into the shoes of the many other brave leaders of the bar who came before me, whereas many of the awardees today are pioneers in their struggle for justice.

This award has given us the opportunity which we would not otherwise have had, to share our stories, our successes, our failures, to reach out across our borders and to establish a base upon which we can build a meaningful network of support. These stories must be told in all our countries. By this experience, we are both enriched and enraged; enriched by what we have shared, and enraged that so many of our sisters endure intimidation and suffering in their countries. Nevertheless, ours is a message of hope that something has been achieved, despite the odds. Martin Luther King said, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” This means that although we may come from different walks of life, our struggle is common. And each success is a success for all, just as each failure is a failure for all. When we unite on a human rights platform, whether domestically or internationally, above politics and political alliances, we create more enduring partnerships and relationships. When we pursue freedom and empowerment for others, we reaffirm and protect our own. In my interaction with the other awardees present here today, it was evident that the passion we feel for our causes is driven by the love of our homelands and our people. That, in turn, drives our passion for what is right and what is just. Our people deserve nothing less. We all believe in striving for ideals that are– if I may borrow the words – self-evident; namely, the ideals of truth, justice, goodness, and universal love and understanding. Our stories are a testament to the universality of these ideals. We are truly and deeply honored by this award, more so, when it comes from you, Madame Secretary, yourself a woman of courage, who has inspired women around the world to reach great heights. Your untiring efforts in championing women’s rights worldwide are well known. Your immortal words that, “Human rights are women’s rights, and women’s rights are human rights,” resonate with all of us here. We would also like to express our deep admiration for the First Lady Mrs. Obama, and we would also like to express our appreciation for your sharing this moment with us. Madame Secretary, on behalf of all the awardees, I thank you. And we accept the honor with humility and pride. Thank you.

马来西亚前律师公会主席拿督安美嘉（Dato’ Ambiga Sreenevasan）于2009年3月11日，获颁国际妇女勇气奖（International Women of Courage Award）。而且颁奖人是美国第一夫人及美国国务卿。但是，我们的报章好像都没有报道一样，只有The Sun刊登在那小得不能再小的角落里。

这不是一种为国争光的表现吗？？？为何，我们的媒体这样就不报道。连印度的报账都有报道，我们的政治人物，提也不提。是不是因为安美嘉身上穿的是印度人的传统服装“莎丽”，而不是“baju kurung”???还是，他是执政党的反抗者？？？

很纳闷！！！

"欢庆主爱"四周年纪念

第一年的周年纪念，我们都明了了“天主是爱”。
第二年里，我们以行动，在生活中去“体验主爱”。
去年的三周年，我们感恩，并“欢庆主爱”。

今年是四周年，“四”为华人来讲是个不吉利的数字，但是身为教友的我们；没有避忌，反而更热烈地庆祝，因为我们都生活“在主爱中”。

今年四周年纪念的感恩弥撒是在Kuala Garing蔡家，一家土生土长的教友的家庭。
主人家的屋子是间约有百年历史的老屋，它不只见证了万挠的发及繁荣，也见证了我们圣犹达堂的建立及华文核心小组的成立。

主徒会会士 – 黄大华神父为我们主持了这台感恩弥撒。并在证道中引用福音里面的章节鼓励教友们把那白白得来的“主爱”，也要白白的传出去。适逢当天6月11日，也是巴纳博宗徒的纪念日；神父也在弥撒的最后给在场者隆重的降幅。

弥撒后，青年股及歌咏股预先为在场的爸爸们庆祝“父亲节”，并送上了“永远的孩子”一曲给天上的父亲及在场所有的爸爸们。在唱歌期间，神父也一一地降幅了所有的爸爸，并献上有青年们准备的小蛋糕。场面温馨，感人。

华文核心小组组长，黄建顺在致辞时，也邀请在场的兄弟姐妹多多参与堂区华文组的活动，尤其是一个月一次的华文弥撒及家庭祈祷集会。他也感谢主人家，蔡家一路以来对堂区的帮助，尤其是建堂初期，蔡家的成员们出钱出力。

一切的感恩及庆祝过后，我们聚集在百年老屋的屋前，为家庭祈祷集会唱生日歌，神父也降幅了当晚主人家准备的丰富食物。大伙整百人的兄弟姐妹，也趁此机会交流及相互问好。

当所有回归平静后，我们仍然常常提醒自己，我们是幸福，是蒙恩的；因为我们活“在主爱中”。阿门！

我们的屋子

刚才想了想，我最近到底在忙些什么呢。。。。

最近，把我搞得“，忙忙转”的就是屋子里了。

前些时候，和家燕联名买了一件很便宜，很便宜的单层排屋。

买了后，就要到银行签名啊。。。LOAN，。。。还要想如何装修。。。计划。这些事件与家燕一起的话题都离不开“我们的屋子”。

自己要动手画了一张平面设计图。若你有更好的建议。欢迎，欢迎。。。

好久不见。。。

最近都很忙，但希望不是“心。亡”的“盲”。

所以都很久没有上来自己的博客了。

唉。。。下来的日子，我自己可要多多地回来，在这个属于自己的文字及分享天地里面了。