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Herald Malaysia
23-05-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Focusing on Jesus and hope beyond the prison
Easter 2025 brought profound spiritual meaning and joy to inmates across nine prisons within the Diocese of Penang. May 23, 2025 Msgr Henry Rajoo with the faith sharers and Deputy Director of Penjara Seberang Jaya after the Easter celebration at Jawi Prison. By Chan Lilian Easter 2025 brought profound spiritual meaning and joy to inmates across nine prisons within the Diocese of Penang. For the first time in several facilities, the celebrations included not only Mass and Confession, but also the deeply moving and humbling ritual of the washing of feet. This powerful gesture brought many to tears, stirring hearts in unexpected and transformative Jawi Prison, Msgr Henry Rajoo, accompanied by ten faith sharers from the Penang Diocesan Prison Ministry (PDPM), led a heartfelt Easter celebration. The inmates — referred to as prospects — were visibly moved during the Sacrament of Reconciliation, as hymns of repentance resonated through the hall. Many were especially touched by the song As I Have Done for You, a powerful reminder of Jesus' boundless love and the washing of the feet, a PDPM faith sharer explained in Bahasa Malaysia: We are here today to remember the final days of Jesus Christ. When the priest washes your feet, remember that Jesus also knelt to wash His disciples' feet in love and humility. God loves you that much. So, pray for strength and hope — not only for yourselves but for your families too.'Msgr Henry delivered his homily in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, and Tamil, ensuring every one of the fifty Christian and Catholic inmates could fully receive the message. His words of hope rang clear and true: 'If you focus only on your struggles, nothing changes. But if you focus on Jesus, everything changes. Jesus gives you a new beginning. He was crucified but is risen. He is our Hope — and hope does not disappoint.'The Easter celebration concluded with a joyful rendition of Yesus Bangkit Soraklah and a warm 'Easter Share-A-Meal' with the inmates. They were treated to a delicious spread of nasi tomato, ayam masak merah, traditional kuih, and more — generously provided by the Penang Diocesan Prison Ministry (PDPM).Adding a special touch, lovingly handcrafted herbal soaps from the Church of the Risen Christ, the Church of St Anthony in Nibong Tebal, and the Chinese CEC children of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit were presented to prison officials for the inmates' Masses were also celebrated throughout April and May in several other facilities, including:Taiping Prison (Perak); Kamunting Prison (Perak); Arau Correction Centre (Perlis); Tapah Prison (Perak); Penang Remand Prison; Batu Gajah Prison (Perak); SP Juvenile Prison (Kedah); Alor Setar Prison (Kedah), and Pokok Sena Prison (Kedah).For the past ten years, the Penang Diocesan Prison Ministry (PDPM) has journeyed weekly with inmates across Perlis, Kedah, Penang, and Perak — bringing the light of Christ into places often marked by darkness. Having celebrated their 10th anniversary in June 2024, the ministry is now preparing for the Jubilee of Prisoners in November 2025, trusting in the Lord to continue guiding their mission of love, healing, and transformation. PDPM extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Malaysian Prison Department for its support and collaboration in making the Easter celebrations possible. Together, they remain steadfast in their commitment to walk alongside inmates, offering hope, dignity, and the promise of a life beyond the bars.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Elizabeth Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus Enjoy Romantic Weekend at Ranch
Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus are not holding back from flaunting the bliss they've been enjoying in their new romance. After making their relationship Instagram official following the Easter celebrations, the latest celebrity couple spent another loved-up weekend. Hurley was totally glowing as she shared a glimpse of her romantic time with Cyrus at the ranch. After hard-launching their relationship, Elizabeth Hurley took to her Instagram to share moments from another romantic weekend with Billy Ray Cyrus. The lovebirds who went Instagram officially following the Easter 2025 celebrations are now about each other's company. Moreover, Hurley and Cyrus are not shying away from giving fans a peek at their relationship dynamics. Hurley gushed over her recent 'Tennessee weekend' as she shared new loved-up photos with Cyrus. The 59-year-old English actor was glowing and cuddling up close with her new beau. Cyrus, leaning against a tree, held Hurley close in a tight embrace from behind as she stood in front. The 'Gossip Girl' star was dressed casually in an off-white lacy blouse and a pair of denim jeans. Hurley's wardrobe picks were a perfect fit to enjoy some outdoor time at the ranch. On the other hand, Cyrus was dressed in a purple flannel shirt and denim jeans. The second photo in the carousel showed the couple in a ranch vehicle. A sweet puppy also joined Cyrus and Hurley during their outing. This time, the 63-year-old singer-songwriter changed into a black shirt and topped it with a pair of sunglasses. Meanwhile, Hurley was smiling widely in both snaps. Clearly, the new celebrity couple was feeling blissful in each other's company. Elizabeth Hurley and Billy Ray Cyrus' new adorable photos were quick to garner attention as several took to the comments section to gush over the couple. Among those was reality television personality Heidi Klum, who expressed her admiration with two red heart emojis in the comments section. The post Elizabeth Hurley & Billy Ray Cyrus Enjoy Romantic Weekend at Ranch appeared first on Reality Tea.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Solway Yacht Club members enjoy three great days of sailing
The cadets took part in an Easter Eggstravaganza on Good Friday followed by two days of races for club members. Three days of sailing in wind, rain and sun made Easter 2025 a great one for all Solway Yacht Club sailors while the powerboaters joined in the Easter Day sunshine, returning on Sunday after a particularly successful fishing trip. Good Friday hatched the Easter Eggstravaganza with 20 young cadets, supported by three youth members and a team of adults manning the safety and support boats. First job was a refresher in rigging and preparing the boats after being laid up over the winter. Once launched the plan was to race around a short course gathering prizes and inflatables en route. Starting in damp conditions, light winds made this tricky before the race was cut short with crews swimming to steal prizes from one another. With heavy rain now dampening the support crews, by this time it didn't matter to the cadets, all returning to the pier to claim their prizes. Great fun was had by all. Rather more serious sailing for the cadets continued over the weekend with two days of coaching and race training by the club's team of instructors. Given the neap tides and late high water, the sailing committee had decided Saturday and Sunday's Easter Series would be four river races, saving time sailing out into the bay. The unusual format included two races each day, starting just off the club pier with competition in full view of Kippford's Easter visitors on the waterfront and bars. After a briefing by race officer, Ian Purkis, and with a gusty easterly swirling around the estuary, a reaching start had the fleet heading downstream against the tide to round the notorious G buoy. The fickle wind had the fleet in all sorts of frustrations, one moment gusty, the next windless, then gusty in the opposite direction, conditions to challenge everyone. Nevertheless, the Flying Fifteen of Scott Train and Anne Stewart led the fleet back upstream to a turning mark just off the Black Stone. Never far behind, Toby Iglehart (ILCA 6) was heading for the race win after handicap corrections, with Dewi Williams not far behind in another ILCA 6, demoting the Flying Fifteen to third. Race two and another reaching start, this time in the opposite direction. A few yards short of the Black Stone mark, Steve Gaughan and Paul Bannister in the Osprey had a big moment and capsized while the rest of the fleet rounded and sailed off downstream. The Train/Stewart Flying Fifteen again led with an increasing margin while Iglehart also had a capsize, recovering in lightening time to continue the chase, catching and passing Williams. To avoid G buoy, the course had been shortened with a turning mark in full view of the many village visitors. The recovering Osprey helm was confused and sailed past the mark losing more time, meanwhile the Flying Fifteen stretched her lead to win. Easter Day and completely different conditions – warm sunshine and a very pleasant sea breeze from the south. Richard Colbeck, race officer set a similar course and race three started. The lighter wind and neap tide had all the fleet trying to avoid the incoming flood tide, but the low water level caught most out touching the Kippford mud, several more than once. This time it was the Finn of Scott McColm's turn to chase the Train/Stewart Flying Fifteen with the next three never far behind leading to a very close result after handicap corrections, five seconds separating third and fifth in an hour-long race. The final race of the Easter series saw the Osprey come good, Steve Gaughan sailing with wife Lynda, taking line honours but still the Flying Fifteen won on handicap. Further back the mud certainly won with Ian Purkis and Philippa Kos throwing away a good start and upwind leg, sailing straight into the sticky stuff, necessitating Ian to go in to push the Firefly off, not once but twice, result, last place. However, a lovely sail in beautiful conditions to round off the Easter events. Results Easter Series River Races – 1 Scott Train and Anne Stewart (Flying Fifteen); 2 Dewi Williams (ILCA6); 3 Scott McColm (Finn); 4 Toby Iglehart (ILCA6); 5 Steve Gaughan and Paul Bannister/Lynda Gaughan (Osprey); 6 Ian Purkis and Philippa Kos (Firefly).
Black America Web
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
How Halle Bailey, Kash Doll, & Other Black Celebs Celebrated Easter 2025
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: MICHAEL TRAN / Getty Easter 2025 brought more than just egg hunts and jellybeans – and pictures from our favorities celebrities are proof. This year's holiday was a full celebration of love, family, faith, and fresh fashion. Our timelines were overflowing with stunning snapshots from some of our favorite Black celebs showing up and showing out for the holiday. How Black Celebrities Celebrated Easter 2025 Halle Bailey gave us a mother-son moment that we loved. She and baby Halo posed in matching soft green looks against a natural cherry blossom backdrop. Between their coordinating outfits and the dreamy scenery, Halle's pics were simply picture perfect. Tamron Hall shared a heartwarming post of her three-generation Easter crew. She, her mom, and her son Moses posed while walking into church. All were dressed in their Sunday best. Tamron wore a sleeveless cream tweed dress with a sophisticated black bow and floral embellishment at the neckline. Her look gave classy, polished, and Easter-perfect. Back in ATL, Kandi Burruss gave us a fun twist. She posted a playful photo of her, Blaze, and Ace Tucker lying in a bed of bright Easter eggs. The three were obviously all smiles. New Real Housewives of Atlanta star Shamea Morton also brought the coordination game with her family. They wore stunning yellow and black African-inspired looks in a polished family studio portrait. ATL royalty Porsha Williams also celebrated the day with her daughter, Pilar. The mommy-daughter duo posed with the Easter bunny at fellow Atlanta socialite, Xscape star Tiny Harris' home, giving us all the adorable vibes. Kash Doll took it to the mall for her Easter memories. The Detroit native and mother of two posted photos of herself and her kids with the Easter bunny. Kash kept it sleek in all black while her little ones rocked a cute mix of tan and black fits and Fendi prints. The captures were adorable, fashionable, festive, and family-focused. Former Vice President Kamala Harris also joined in on the joy. She posted a beautiful photo with her great-nieces, looking radiant in pale yellow. The image radiated peace, elegance, and family pride—true Easter energy. Gallery: Celebrities Spent Time With Family, Friends, Food, & Bunnies This Easter Whether it was about Jesus, joy, or jellybeans, Black celebs gave us all something to smile about this Easter. Scroll to see our full gallery. How Halle Bailey, Kash Doll, & Other Black Celebs Celebrated Easter 2025 was originally published on
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Princess Anne Repeats One of Her Favorite Outfits for Easter Services
Princess Anne has long been the queen of royal rewears, and Easter 2025 was no different. For Easter Mattins services at St. George's Chapel in Windsor today, the Princess Royal opted for a green printed coat she has worn on at least five other occasions, including to the Cheltenham Festival in 2012 and 2020, presenting medals to troops in 2013, Christmas Day 2016, and Commonwealth Day in 2023. On a royal engagement, 2013 Commonwealth Day Service, 2023 Cheltenham Festival, 2012 Christmas Day, 2016 Cheltenham Festival, 2020 For Easter, Princess Anne even styled the coat like she has over the past decade of wearing it, which includes slouchy black boots, a matching hat, and a brooch pinned to the lapel. Her brooch of choice today was also one that she's worn on numerous occasions: The golden ribbon brooch has been in her jewelry box since the 1960s, and she's frequently worn it on Easter, according to the Court Jeweller. The princess was joined at Easter Sunday services today by her husband, Sir Timothy Laurence. They arrived with her brother, Prince Andrew, and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; it was a rare appearance for Andrew with the royals following a series of scandals including his connections to an alleged Chinese spy. Despite attending in years past, neither of Princess Anne's children Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall were among the royals in Windsor today, nor were her five grandchildren. It's a busy week coming up for the Princess Royal; she is set to undertake an official visit to Turkey on April 24 and 25 to attend commemorations of the 110th Anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign on behalf of her brother King Charles. While in Turkey, in her role as President of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, she will also visit to the grave of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Doughty-Wylie. On her trip, she will be joined by her husband Vice Admiral Laurence. You Might Also Like 12 Weekend Getaway Spas For Every Type of Occasion 13 Beauty Tools to Up Your At-Home Facial Game
