TAMBOLAKA | BELUPOS.Com) – Denting doa berpadu dengan tarian iman. Umat Paroki St. Paulus Ande Ate, Desa Bukambero, Kecamatan Kodi Utara, Sumba Barat Daya, menyalakan bara rohani dengan perayaan Misa Kudus pembukaan Bulan Kitab Suci Nasional, Minggu, 7 September 2025.
Perayaan kudus dipimpin oleh Romo Stepanus Toma Ama, Pr., dan dimeriahkan tarian penuh syukur dari Kelompok Umat Basis Sta. Maria.
Tema tahun ini:
“Allah adalah sumber pembaruan relasi dalam hidup” (lih. Zak 8:3; Mal 3:7).
Tema tersebut menjadi sapaan lembut bahwa Allah hadir bukan sekadar menyertai, melainkan membaharui, merajut, dan menyembuhkan relasi manusia—dengan Allah sendiri, dengan sesama, dengan diri, hingga dengan lingkungan hidup.
“Firman Tuhan adalah pelita bagi kakiku dan terang bagi jalanku.” (Mazmur 119:105).
Rangkaian lomba turut memeriahkan bulan Kitab Suci ini: Membaca Mazmur, Lomba Lektor, Lagu dan Gerakan, Puisi, Vokal Grup, hingga Dance rohani.
“Kitab Suci bukan hanya untuk dibaca, tetapi untuk dihidupi. Lewat ayat, nyanyian, dan tarian, umat diajak merasakan Allah yang hadir di tengah perjuangan hidup sehari-hari,” ujar Romo Stepanus penuh makna.
Momen religius ini tidak hanya menjadi perlombaan, tetapi juga perjumpaan kasih yang mengikat umat dalam Sabda Tuhan—sebuah pesta iman di mana suara Kitab Suci menjelma menjadi denyut kehidupan.
📍 Peliput: Lodowikus Umbu Lodongo, SH
2. English
Welcoming the National Bible Month, St. Paul Parish Ande Ate Holds Bible Reading Competition
Tambolaka | Belu Pos – The sound of prayer blended with the dance of faith. The faithful of St. Paul Parish Ande Ate, Bukambero Village, Kodi Utara District, Southwest Sumba, ignited the fire of the spirit with the Holy Mass opening the National Bible Month on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
The celebration was led by Fr. Stepanus Toma Ama, Pr., and enlivened by a thanksgiving dance from the Sta. Maria Basic Ecclesial Community.
Theme:
“God is the source of renewal in relationships of life” (cf. Zech 8:3; Mal 3:7).
This theme is a gentle reminder that God is present not only to accompany but also to renew, heal, and weave back relationships—with God, with others, with oneself, and with creation.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105).
The series of competitions included Psalm reading, lector contest, song and movement, poetry, vocal groups, and spiritual dance.
“The Bible is not only to be read but to be lived. Through verses, songs, and dances, the faithful are invited to experience God’s presence in their daily struggles,” said Fr. Stepanus with deep meaning.
This religious moment was not merely a competition, but a meeting of love that binds the faithful in God’s Word—a feast of faith where Scripture becomes the very pulse of life.
3. Português
Rumo ao Mês Nacional da Bíblia, Paróquia São Paulo Ande Ate Realiza Concurso de Leitura Bíblica
Tambolaka | Belu Pos – O som da oração se misturou com a dança da fé. Os fiéis da Paróquia São Paulo Ande Ate, na Vila Bukambero, Distrito Kodi Utara, Sumba Ocidental, acenderam a chama espiritual com a Santa Missa de abertura do Mês Nacional da Bíblia, no domingo, 7 de setembro de 2025.
A celebração foi presidida pelo Pe. Stepanus Toma Ama, Pr., e animada com dança de ação de graças da Comunidade Eclesial de Base Sta. Maria.
Tema:
“Deus é a fonte da renovação nas relações da vida” (cf. Zac 8:3; Mal 3:7).
Este tema recorda que Deus está presente não apenas para acompanhar, mas também para renovar, curar e tecer novamente as relações — com Deus, com os outros, consigo mesmo e com a criação.
“A tua palavra é lâmpada para os meus pés e luz para o meu caminho.” (Salmo 119:105).
As atividades incluíram leitura dos Salmos, concurso de leitores, canto e gestos, poesia, grupos vocais e dança espiritual.
“A Bíblia não é apenas para ser lida, mas para ser vivida. Através dos versículos, canções e danças, os fiéis são convidados a experimentar a presença de Deus nas lutas do dia a dia,” disse o Pe. Stepanus com profundo significado.
Este momento religioso não foi apenas uma competição, mas um encontro de amor, uma festa de fé onde a Palavra de Deus se torna o pulsar da vida.
4. Latin
Adventum Mensis Sacrae Scripturae Nationalis, Parochia Sancti Pauli Ande Ate Certamen Lectionis Sacrae Scripturae Celebrat
Tambolaka | Belu Pos – Sonus orationis cum chorea fidei coniunctus est. Fideles Parochiae Sancti Pauli Ande Ate, in vico Bukambero, districtu Kodi Utara, Sumba Occidentali, spiritum fidei accenderunt Missa Sancta, die dominico, VII Septembris MMXXV, aperiente Mensem Sacrae Scripturae Nationalem.
Celebratio ducebatur a Patre Stepanus Toma Ama, Pr., et illustrabatur chorea gratiarum a Communitate Ecclesiali Basica Sta. Maria.
Thema:
“Deus fons est renovationis relationum in vita” (cf. Zach 8:3; Mal 3:7).
Hoc thema monet Deum non solum adesse ut comitetur, sed etiam ut renovet, sanet, ac denuo consuat relationes — cum Deo, cum proximis, cum seipso, atque cum creatura.
“Lucerna pedibus meis verbum tuum, et lumen semitis meis.” (Ps. 119:105).
Certamina comprehendebant lectionem Psalmorum, certamen lectorum, cantum et motus, poesim, coetus vocales et choream spiritualem.
“Sacra Scriptura non solum legenda, sed etiam vivenda est. Per versus, cantus et choreas, fideles invitantur ad experiendum praesentiam Dei in difficultatibus quotidianis,” inquit Pater Stepanus pleno sensu.
Hoc momentum religiosum non solum certamen fuit, sed etiam occursus caritatis, festum fidei ubi Verbum Dei fit pulsatio vitae.
