The shrine of St. Paul the Hermit is situated on top of a hillock at the end of Papan town. It was established more than 20 years ago by some shepherds who pray to St. Paul the Hermit for safety and protection of their livestock from harm. From a very simple start of a shed it has gradually developed to a decent concrete building with awning shed plus electricity and water supply. The shrine was built next to an abandoned water reservoir. The working committee deserves compliments for their untiring efforts to develop the shrine.
Annually, at the month-end of January, a feast is organised without fail. This year the feast was held on 16th January 2011. Few hundreds of faithful devotees from around gathered for mass and prayers. Fr. Robin Andrews, parish priest of Batu Gajah St. Joseph’s Church , celebrated mass. After mass, the devotees carried the statue of St. Paul the Hermit and went in procession around the reservoir. Finally, it was time for feast. All enjoyed themselves with a hot and spicy lunch of rice with curry chicken, curry mutton, vegetables, etc. The delicious lunch attracted also many devotees of another kind. They too had a good fill of free food. Hope to meet again next year.
Annually, at the month-end of January, a feast is organised without fail. This year the feast was held on 16th January 2011. Few hundreds of faithful devotees from around gathered for mass and prayers. Fr. Robin Andrews, parish priest of Batu Gajah St. Joseph’s Church , celebrated mass. After mass, the devotees carried the statue of St. Paul the Hermit and went in procession around the reservoir. Finally, it was time for feast. All enjoyed themselves with a hot and spicy lunch of rice with curry chicken, curry mutton, vegetables, etc. The delicious lunch attracted also many devotees of another kind. They too had a good fill of free food. Hope to meet again next year.
Eucharistic celebration
Procession
It is feast time.
Really delicious !
1 comment:
The shrine is a picture of perfect tranquility, bringing people closer to God. I guess it's human basic instinct to be attracted to food. I would also make a bee line to the irresistible curry. Of course, Christ came for all mankind, especially for the 'other' kind. Thanks for bringing back nice memories.
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