28 Jan – Memorial for St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) was the son of the Count of Aquino. He was born in the family castle in Lombardy near Naples, Italy. He was educated by Benedictine monks at Monte Cassino, and at the University of Naples. He secretly joined... Continue Reading →
27 January, Thursday — Blessings
27 Jan – Memorial for St. Angela Merici, virgin St. Angela Merici (1474-1540) became a Franciscan tertiary at the age of 15. She received a vision telling her that she would inspire devout women in their vocation. In Crete, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she was struck blind. Her friends wanted to return home,... Continue Reading →
26 January, Wednesday – “Yes, Lord.”
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 →
