By Alisa Cheung
Amidst COVID-19 spreading in Hong Kong and globally, I was
able to be more inclined spiritually through the Holy Mother of God. I was
invited to join and visit the SMC Legion of Mary by the recruitment counter.
Without much knowledge of any of the Legionary praesidium at SMC, I took an
initiative to contact Our Lady of Lourdes praesidium. Despite of my whole month
traveling and the fifth wave of the pandemic, I felt truly blessed and am
humble to take my Legionary promise in early July. Throughout my 10-month journey from being a
visitor > probationer > active member, I was grateful to have the
opportunities to partake at a number of events/activities organised by the Legion
of Mary at SMC. Out of many remarkable events/activities, the visit to the Diocese
Heritage Museum at the Holy Spirit Seminary on 1 July 2022 was most
noteworthy so far.
Our Legionary spirits - when we make our commitments, we
keep them even if the weather is stormy and rainy. The weather didn’t
jeopardize this invaluable historical and cultural experience visiting the
Diocese Heritage Museum. Our faith unwavering, typhoon signal no.8 was not in force
till one hour later upon the completion of our visit. The exterior architecture
of the Holy Spirit Seminary and its surrounding are graceful, peaceful and
spiritual. Before heading to the Museum, we were divided into four smaller groups
and were briefed by the organiser comprehensively. The Museum houses many
indispensable exhibits, they are meticulously displayed and guarded. The volunteer
tour guides were conversant with the Catholic Church development in Hong Kong
and Macau. Each of the tour guides was designated at a specific section so as
to facilitate the tour efficiently within a time-frame.
Overall, the guided tour was well organised and the
volunteer tour guides did a brilliant job. As a fellow Catholic and a Legionary
member, I recognise how it is imperative to support and promote our Catholic
religion, community and culture. Last but the least, I would like to take this
opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to the event organiser for arranging
such meaningful and enriching visit to deepen our faith and knowledge in the
development of Catholic Church.
Thanks be to God.