Angeline Lesslar

LETTER | Let's have a more liberal, open-minded university education

LETTER | Let's have a more liberal, open-minded university education

This way, our children can face the challenges in the real world with confidence and maturity.

Hope will lead the way

Hope will lead the way

LETTER | We should include Malaysians abroad in our crowdfunding efforts.

The Vatican flag flies high in Malaysia

The Vatican flag flies high in Malaysia

LETTER | It is a proud moment for all Malaysian Catholics when the Vatican flag was officially raised on Malaysian soil.

Reflections on the week that was

Reflections on the week that was

Controversies abounded, from beer festivals to laundrettes and a self-appointed vigilante in Flora Damansara.

‘May the Force be with them’

‘May the Force be with them’

Love and grief are intangibles yet they command a power our physical beings cannot control. To many, death is an end in itself, but to others it is merely a beginning to eternity. We are aware of double tragedies that have taken place in the past especially when couples are so deeply in love and attached to each other. When one partner departs the other follows almost immediately or soon after. Their spirits live on, beyond the grave.

Mother Teresa, a Saint for all

Mother Teresa, a Saint for all

The Catholic Church canonised Blessed Mother Teresa as a Saint on Sunday, Sept 4, 2016.

Never too late for a mid-year review

Never too late for a mid-year review

It is hard to believe we are already mid way through 2016. It seemed like yesterday we were welcoming the new year with fireworks, parties and singing Auld Lang Syne through the night.

‘The light... or the dark side?’

‘The light... or the dark side?’

Watching ‘Star Wars’ again after a lapse of over a decade brought back a flood of memories of the original series and the prequel. We got to reconnect with Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca and the adorable R2D2 and C3PO. Fresh on the scene was BB8, a new bubbly bouncy droid. Though much older now, they did justice to the movie and held us spellbound for over two hours!
2016 a time for change

2016 a time for change

Several news articles in both traditional and social media caught my attention over the past week. One was about Muslims shielding Christians from militant attacks in Nairobi, Africa. The other was on a Christmas Party hosted by the Church of Divine Mercy in Glenmarie attended by over 200 people of all beliefs and religion. The group photo showed Malays, Chinese, Indians, Sikhs, Eurasians united in the celebration of Christmas.
Walking the talk

Walking the talk

I had the opportunity to watch the live telecast of Pope Francis’s visit to the United States recently and would like to share some observations. I missed coverage of earlier events but this in particular was his address to the US Congress attended by both Democrats and Republicans.
Oktoberfest storm - let's eat, drink and be merry

Oktoberfest storm - let's eat, drink and be merry

Oktoberfest is a celebration in Malaysia that has been going on for decades. It is nothing new. So, what is the problem?
A deeper understanding of world religions necessary

A deeper understanding of world religions necessary

Benedict's resignation as pope an act of humility

Benedict's resignation as pope an act of humility

Praise for SDMC's handling of  'religious images'

Praise for SDMC's handling of 'religious images'

Young sex bloggers a sign of societal breakdown

Young sex bloggers a sign of societal breakdown

Education and dialogue key to peace

Education and dialogue key to peace