Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent Gen 17:3-9Jn 8:51-59 You shall no longer be called Abram: your name shall be Abraham, for I make you father of a multitude of nations… 'You on your part shall maintain my Covenant, yourself and your descendants after you, generation after generation.' Today’s first reading reminded me of... Continue Reading →
9 April, Wednesday – Faith In A Furnace
Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent Dan 3:14-20,24-25,28Jn 8:31-42 King Nebuchednezzar said: Shadrach, Misach, and Abednago, is it true that that you do not serve my gods, and that you refuse the golden statue I have erected? ...Shadrach, Misach, and Abednago replied to King Nebuchednezzar, "Your question hardly requires an answer: if our God, the... Continue Reading →
8 April, Tuesday — Can we be open to His Word?
Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent Num 21:4-9Jn 8:21-30 As he was saying this, many came to believe in him. I am a huge fan of good homilies. During the entrance procession, as the priest professes into the church, I tip-toe to see who the celebrant is. Many, many times, I’ve turned to my... Continue Reading →
7 April, Monday — We judge too easily
Monday of the 5th Week of Lent Dan 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62Jn 8:1-11 “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Did she sin? – Yes Did she get caught sinning? – Yes Was she repentant? – Yes It does seem like a perfect ending... Continue Reading →
6 April, Sunday — Holding Back From Sin
5th Sunday of Lent Isa 43:16-21Phi 3:8-14Jn 8:1-11 “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” In today’s hyper-connected world, it is not uncommon for people to air their complaints and grievances online. This is especially the case when it comes to... Continue Reading →
5 April, Saturday — Accepting Uncomfortable Truths
Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent Jer 11:18-20Jn 7:40-53 ‘Go into the matter, and see for yourself: prophets do not come out of Galilee.’ Have you ever tried to tell someone an uncomfortable truth? That is, a piece of fact that the listener finds very difficult to accept for a variety of reasons. Perhaps... Continue Reading →
4 April, Friday — Our Identity
Friday of the 4th Week of Lent Wis 2:1,12-22Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 “You know me, and you know where I come from? But I have not come of my own accord; he who sent me is true, and him you do not know. I know him, for I come from him, and he sent me.” There will... Continue Reading →
3 April, Thursday — Making sacrifices
Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent Ex 32:7-14Jn 5:31-47 “…they have made themselves a calf of molten metal and have worshipped it and offered it sacrifice” Honestly, this is the first time where it’s taking me a while to reflect. The scripture readings today did not speak to me at first. I read them... Continue Reading →
2 April, Wednesday — The Greatest Love of All
Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent Is 49:8-15Jn 5:17-30 “Yet even if these forget, I will never forget you.” Today’s readings are nothing but love letters from our heavenly Father. In the first reading of the book of Isaiah, the Lord assures us that He will answer us; on the day of salvation He... Continue Reading →
1 April, Tuesday — God’s power can transform even the most desolate places.
Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent Eze 47:1-9,12 Jn 5:1-16 ...for wherever the water goes it brings health, and life teems wherever the river flows. As I write today’s reflection, Singapore is experiencing an intense monsoon surge, bringing heavy rain for the past two days. While some may find the downpour inconvenient, I welcome... Continue Reading →