17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 4:42-44Eph 4:1-6Jn 6:1-15 Bear with one another charitably… I have always found the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 extremely rich in its teaching. What strikes me most is how it was a little boy from whom Jesus took the loaves in order to feed the multitudes.... Continue Reading →
14 July, Wednesday — Child-like curiosity
Jul 14 – Memorial for St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest St. Camillus (1550-1614) used to be a gambling addict. He lost so much he had to take a job working construction on a building belonging to the Capuchins; they converted him. Because of a persistent injury, he moved into San Giacomo Hospital for the incurable,... Continue Reading →
13 July, Tuesday — Shedding light on dark deeds
Tuesday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Exo 2:1-15Mt 11:20-24 “Clearly that business has come to light.” If anyone has been following the news here in Singapore, you may have noted a few stories on huge, multi-million dollar scams that have been uncovered. I occasionally read the reports just to try and fathom how even... Continue Reading →
12 July, Monday — Choosing God…at what cost?
Monday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Exo 1:8-14,22Mt 10:34-11:1 “...he will most certainly not lose his reward.” Many of us work hard to provide for our families and loved ones. Then, at the end of the year, we look forward to our just rewards in the form of a bonus or even a pay... Continue Reading →
11 July, Sunday — On deaf ears
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Amo 7:12-15Mk 6:7-13 “Go, prophesy to my people Israel.” It always happens to those who start dispensing advice, no matter how good the intentions are. At some point, this question will be thrown back at you, “Who are you to...?” And no matter how polite the other party tries to... Continue Reading →
22 May, Saturday — WFH
May 22 – Memorial for St. Rita of Cascia, Religious St. Rita (1386-1457) was the daughter of Antonio and Amata Lotti, a couple known as the Peacemakers of Jesus; they had Rita late in life. From her early youth, Rita visited the Augustinian nuns at Cascia, Italy, and showed interest in a religious life. However,... Continue Reading →
21 May, Friday — Following A Leader
May 21 – Saint Christopher Magallanes and his Companions St. Cristóbal Magallanes Jara was born in the state of Jalisco in Mexico, in 1869. He was ordained priest at the age of 30, and became parish priest of his home town of Totatiche. He took a special interest in the evangelization of the local indigenous Huichol... Continue Reading →
20 May, Thursday — God’s Love For Us
May 20 – Memorial for St. Bernadine of Siena, Priest St. Bernadine (1381-1444) was a Friar Minor, a priest, an itinerant preacher, and a theological writer. His preaching skills were so great and the conversions so numerous, that he has become associated with all areas of speaking, advertising, public relations, etc. Bernadine’s charismatic preaching filled the... Continue Reading →
19 May, Wednesday — Who We Are
Wednesday of the 7th Week of Eastertide Acts 20:28-38 Jn 17:11-19 “...keep those you have given me true to your name.”. One of my favourite P&W songs opens with the line -- “Who am I that the highest King would welcome me...” (It’s actually playing now as I write this). In my 20s and 30s,... Continue Reading →
20 March, Saturday — Prejudices and Biases
Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent Jer 11:18-20 Jn 7:40-52 ...prophets do not come out of Galilee. “He/She is from ________, that’s why they make good _____________.” I find it a tad shocking that in this day and age, people still come up with comments that demonstrate certain biases towards a particular race/gender/educational background... Continue Reading →
