19 March - Laetare Sunday 1 Sam 16:1,6-7,10-13Eph 5:8-14Jn 9:1-41 “God does not see as man sees; man looks at appearances but the Lord looks at the heart.” We have all been told as we were growing up, “Do not judge a book by its cover.” Yet, we are always drawn to those individuals with... Continue Reading →
15 March, Wednesday — One step, one degree at a time
Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent Deu 4:1,5-9Mt 5:17-19 “Keep them, observe them and they will demonstrate to the peoples your wisdom and understanding.” I was blessed to have been called to serve and lead worship at the recently-concluded Prayer Experience Retreat (PER) held at our centre. Over the 3 days, there were many... Continue Reading →
24 February, Friday — Shout to the Lord
Friday after Ash Wednesday Isa 58:1-9Mt 9:14-15 Shout for all you are worth, raise your voice like a trumpet. I sometimes watch and rewatch episodes of reality talent shows on youtube, where the contestants (usually singers) initially appear on stage looking unsure, nervous, lacking confidence but end up leaving to standing ovations, a ‘golden buzzer’,... Continue Reading →
23 February, Thursday — Follow Me
Thursday after Ash Wednesday Deu 30:15-20Lk 9:22-25 “…let him renounce himself and take up his cross every day and follow me.” Since my return from a short pilgrimage to Medjugorje, life has resumed and continues to be challenging on various fronts. But rather than allow these to weigh me down and get flustered, I have... Continue Reading →
20 February, Monday — Being Blessed with the Gift of Wisdom
Monday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Ecc 1:1-10Mk 9:14-29 All wisdom is from the Lord… Today’s first reading reminds us that wisdom is a gift from God, bestowed upon us. I recall various points in my life where I realised I had managed to tide through a difficult circumstance or an obstacle even though... Continue Reading →
22 January, Sunday — Guided by faith
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 8:23-9:31 Cor 1:10-13,17Mt 4:12-23 At once…they followed him. I was extremely blessed to spend 5 days in Medjugorje just after the New Year. We had travelled there via Istanbul and Dubrovnik and I had been craving some peace and quiet, having gone through a tough, challenging year. Having a... Continue Reading →
21 January, Saturday — Come Back To Me
21 Jan – Memorial for St. Agnes, virgin and martyr At the age of 12 or 13, St. Agnes was ordered to sacrifice to pagan gods and lose her virginity by rape. She was taken to a Roman temple to Minerva (Athena), and when led to the altar, she made the Sign of the Cross.... Continue Reading →
19 December, Monday — Spirit Move…
19 December Jgs:13:2-7,24-25Lk 1:5-25 …and the spirit of the Lord began to move him. I reflected yesterday on how I felt that God’s hand was on me, particularly over the past few weeks. Quite frankly, it has been a bit of a tiring year for me with loads of changes at work from a personnel... Continue Reading →
18 December, Sunday — Here, there and everywhere…
4th Sunday of Advent Isa 7:10-14Rm 1:1-7Mt 1:18-24 ‘God-is-with-us’ It has been an interesting few weeks for me in the lead up to Advent. All manner of challenges at work came at once – the resignation of my deputy, workplans thrown into disarray, an event (on a Monday) for which I had to pull the... Continue Reading →
8 November, Tuesday — Call of Duty
Tuesday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Tit 2:1-8,11-14Lk 17:7-10 …we have done no more than our duty. At events involving my President or members of my senior management, I always make sure that I am around to receive, greet and attend to them until they leave. And while they always tell me it is... Continue Reading →
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