Zhouzhi – Expressing grateful faith in the Lord through concrete acts of ecclesial charity. With this spirit and desire, the Catholics of Pushanghui, in the Diocese of Zhouzhi , restored their parish church with their own hands and resources in 63 days, returning splendor to the house of God.
Parishioners of all ages, from young to old, guided by Father Ma Junxiao – according to the Church news portal xinde.org – volunteered their time and energy to carry out the restoration as a community. Some temporarily postponed their work commitments to participate; others donated building materials, while several remained at the construction site to act as night watchmen. The parish community also contributed by preparing food and offering logistical support. From the preparation of materials to the construction work, each stage demonstrated the dedication of the faithful and the spirit of communion that animates the entire community.
In this context of the restoration of their church, undertaken as an opportunity and testimony of communion, on February 4th the parishioners also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Father Ma Junxiao, highly esteemed for his pastoral care and missionary zeal.
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