26 Jan – Memorial for Sts. Timothy and Titus, bishops St. Timothy (d. 97) was the son of a Greek gentile, his mother Eunice was Jewish. He was converted to Christianity by St. Paul around the year 47. He was a partner, assistant and close friend of Paul. He was a missionary as well, and became... Continue Reading →
12 January, Wednesday – Listening in Silence
Wednesday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 3:1-10,19-20Mk 1:29-39 Speak Lord, for your servant is listening. I shared some time back, on how many of us remain numb to God's Word today. Admittedly, it isn’t easy to be sensitive to His promptings amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, I know... Continue Reading →
6 January, Thursday – Recognising
Thursday after Epiphany Sunday 1 Jn 4:19-5:4Lk 4:14-22 ...this is the victory over the world – our faith. There is a song we used to sing at retreats, which describes some articles that a typical knight would use – a sword, breastplate, etc; and each article is linked to a fruit of the spirit –... Continue Reading →
25 December, Saturday — The Ultimate Present
Christmas Day -- Midnight Mass Isa 9:1-7Tit 2:11-14Lk 2:1-14 God’s grace has been revealed... I look forward to Christmas now even more than before, when it was about presents and parties. With my nephew and niece both studying in London, and my sister (their mum) on a self-quarantine after flying back from Europe, there is... Continue Reading →
25 December, Saturday — Do You See What I See?
Christmas Day -- Mass during the Day Isa 52:7-10Heb 1:1-6Jn 1:1-18 ...and that life was the light of men... Merry Christmas, everyone! I cannot help but feel that the world is finally emerging from the darkness of the past year and that collectively, we can all look forward with a renewed hope that things are... Continue Reading →
24 December, Friday — Where does He dwell?
Friday of the 4th Week of Advent - 24 December 2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12,14,16Lk 1:67-79 ...the Lord will make you a House. After a recent silent retreat where God spoke gently to me during my 2-hr morning walks in nature, I embarked on a bit of a spring cleaning and ‘redecorating’ exercise. Each day as I... Continue Reading →
8 November, Monday — Obedience
Monday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Wis 1:1-7Lk 17:1-6 “...it would obey you.” How many of us in leadership positions actually have the authority to command others to do our bidding? These days, being a leader has changed from the time when you could issue a directive and it would be followed to the... Continue Reading →
7 November, Sunday — Giving God Your All
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 17:10-16Heb 9:24-28Mk 12:38-44 “...she from the little she had has put in everything she possessed, all she had to live on.” I know someone who lives by the mantra, “Go big or go home!” (I can almost hear someone else giggling now) She is a woman of means... Continue Reading →
20 October, Wednesday – Readiness
Wednesday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Rm 6:12-18Lk 12:39-48 …when a man has had a great deal given him on trust, even more will be expected of him. Over the past few weeks, I have had a slew of resignations from my team. After a period of relative 'stability', the four letters came to... Continue Reading →
19 October, Tuesday – Living God’s Call
Oct 19 – Memorial for Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, martyrs; Memorial for St. Paul of the Cross, Priest St. John de Brebeuf (1593–1649) was a French Jesuit. He wanted to enter the priesthood since young, but his health was so bad there were doubts he could make it. His posting as... Continue Reading →
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