Saturday of the 3rd Week of Advent - 18 December Jer 23:5-8Mt 1:18-24"...do not be afraid..." Fear is a very powerful emotion. It drives people to do things which they never imagined themselves doing. Often, these things may hurt rather than bless others which could cause a great issue for everyone. Where does fear come... Continue Reading →
17 December, Friday — Wonderful characters
Friday of the 3rd Week of Advent - 17 December Gen 49:2,8-10Mt 1:1-17"Gather round, sons of Jacob, and listen" Today's Gospel is a great joy for me to ponder upon because I identified with certain characters within the story. To some, it may appear to be very boring but for me, it made me realise... Continue Reading →
16 December, Thursday — Obstinacy in the face of love
Thursday of the 3rd Week of Advent Isa 54:1-10Lk 7:24-30...but my love for you will never leave you... There was a time where I entered into a heated argument with another friend of mine, which did not end off very well. I was called a stubborn person and this was indeed very difficult for me... Continue Reading →
15 December, Wednesday — Surrendering my hurts to God
Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Advent Isa 45:6-8,18,21-25Lk 7:19-23"...happy is the man who does not lose faith in me." These past two years have been difficult for some of us. The changes and disruptions to our life caused by the pandemic has been a transformative experience for everybody. Adjusting to a different way of... Continue Reading →
9 November, Tuesday – Holy Work of Art
Nov 9 – Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the church of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope. It is officially named ‘Archbasilica of the Most Holy Saviour, St. John Baptist and... Continue Reading →
3 November, Wednesday — Emptying ourselves
Nov 3 – Memorial for St. Martin de Porres, religious St. Martin (1579-1639) was the illegitimate son of a Spanish nobleman, Juan, and a young freed black slave, Anna Velasquez. He grew up in poverty and spent part of his youth with a surgeon-barber from whom he learned some medicine and care of the sick. At... Continue Reading →
4 September, Saturday — Unwrapping the gift of Faith
Saturday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time Col 1:21-23Lk 6:1-5 ...as long as you persevere and stand firm on the solid base of faith... The times we live in are indeed very uncertain. The media of today constantly reminds us of the challenges which various countries face. Indeed, it is a struggle for each one... Continue Reading →
2 September, Thursday – The power of grace
Thursday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time Col 1:9-14Lk 5:1-11 Leave me, Lord; I am a sinful man A colleague of mine once asked me to consider applying for an internal posting, which would have seen me promoted in position and responsibility. I replied that it was too strenuous for me and that it would... Continue Reading →
1 September, Wednesday – The Purpose of our Life
Wednesday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time Col 1:1-8Lk 4:38-44 "I must proclaim the Good News of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, because that is what I was sent to do." I recently had to go for an interview, and one of the questions posed to me was what my direction... Continue Reading →
4 August, Wednesday – Praying with Faith
Aug 4 – Memorial for St. John Mary Vianney, priest In his youth, John Mary Vianney (1786-1859) taught other children their prayers and catechism. As a priest, was assigned to a parish which suffered from very lax attendance. He began visiting his parishioners, especially the sick and poor, spent days in prayer before the Blessed... Continue Reading →
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