Lenten Campaign 2024

Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2024 

It is time to act, and in Lent, to act also means to pause. To pause in prayer, in order to receive the word of God, to pause like the Samaritan in the presence of a wounded brother or sister. Love of God and love of neighbour are one love. Not to have other gods is to pause in the presence of God beside the flesh of our neighbour. For this reason, prayer, almsgiving and fasting are not three unrelated acts, but a single movement of openness and self-emptying, in which we cast out the idols that weigh us down, the attachments that imprison us. Then the atrophied and isolated heart will revive. Slow down, then, and pause! The contemplative dimension of life that Lent helps us to rediscover will release new energies. In the presence of God, we become brothers and sisters, more sensitive to one another: in place of threats and enemies, we discover companions and fellow travelers. This is God’s dream, the promised land to which we journey once we have left our slavery behind.

Read the entire Lent 2024 message from Holy Father Francis on vatican.va.: Message of the Holy Father Francis for Lent 2024 (vatican.va) 

Lenten Season 2024

In Lent 2024, let's embrace the essence of the season with a simple message: "We pray, we fast, we give alms."

Much like when God guided the Israelites from tough times to freedom in the desert, our journey toward freedom demands endurance and a willingness to embrace change. We're encouraged to let go of things that weigh us down and rediscover the joy of a Lent focused on contemplation and community. Opening our eyes to reality and the cries of oppressed brothers and sisters, let our Lenten reflection lead to concrete actions, prayerful pauses, and generous moments.

In the spirit of St. Thérèse of Lisieux's words,

"When one loves, one does not calculate,"

may our fasting, almsgiving, and praying be rooted in selfless and unconditional love.


For weekly Lenten reflections, click here: MJD Lenten Reflection

What happened to your donations in 2023?

The total collection for 2023 was RM433,554 and the total expenses was RM366,278. The funds have been instrumental in reaching out to and supporting families and individuals in distress situation. This includes service to the marginalised, migrants, refugees and other priority groups identified by the Diocese such as Creation Justice & Aru Bumi ministries.

Lenten Almsgiving

Thank you for considering a contribution to Caritas MJD. Together, we can make a lasting impact and create positive change for people in need.

Your generosity fuels the Church's mission to prioritise the well-being of the poor and powerless in the society, and we are immensely grateful for your support.

The Lenten Campaign envelope below can be obtained from your respective parishes.

TO DONATE

For Online Transfer

Please send to payee: MJD Office For Human Development

Bank account no.: 010370010027448 Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad 

Tax Exemption Receipt

For donations (RM500 and above) needing tax exemption receipt, please email us your name (per NRIC), address, NRIC and contact number together with a copy of your transfer receipt to caritasmj@mjdiocese.my

Love in Action. Serve the Poor

If you would like to get involve in social missions, check out our past events and the 2024 Lenten service volunteering opportunities.

You may contact Andrew Leo at 019-729 8574 for any queries.