6 Feb – Memorial for Sts. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs (in Japan) St. Paul Miki (1562-1597) was one of the Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan. He was born into a rich family and educated by Jesuits in Azuchi and Takatsuki. He joined the Society of Jesus and preached the gospel for his fellow citizens. The... Continue Reading →
5 February, Thursday — No spare tunic
5 Feb – Memorial for St. Agatha, virgin and martyr We have little reliable information about this martyr who has been honoured since ancient times, and whose name is included in the canon of the Mass. Young, beautiful and rich, Agatha (d.250) lived a life consecrated to God. When Decius announced the edicts against Christians,... Continue Reading →
4 December, Thursday — Invest in Your Faith
Dec 4 – Memorial for St. John Damascene, priest, doctor of the Church St. John Damascene was born in Damascus about 675. After holding public office for a time, he withdrew to the monastery of Sabas near Jerusalem. He wrote ‘The Fount of Wisdom’, in which he presented a comprehensive teaching on Christian doctrine, which... Continue Reading →
15 October, Wednesday — Cultivating the Inner Self
Oct 15 – Memorial for St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor Also known as Teresa of Avila, Teresa of Jesus (1515–1582) was born to the Spanish nobility, the daughter of Don Alonso Sanchez de Cepeda and Dona Beatriz. She grew up reading the lives of the saints and playing at ‘hermit’ in the garden.... Continue Reading →
13 October, Monday — The sign of Jonah
Monday of Week 28 in Ordinary Time Rm 1:1-7Lk 11:29-32 “...when Jonah preached they repented.” It seems natural, as people, to look out for signs at various points in our lives. They could help with one's indecision, serve as motivators to proceed with a course of action, or could make one feel better or worse... Continue Reading →
27 August, Wednesday — Whitewashed Tombs
Aug 27 – Memorial for St. Monica, married woman St. Monica was distressed to learn that her son had accepted a heresy and was living an immoral life. For a while, she refused to let him eat or sleep in her house. Then one night she had a vision that assured her Augustine would return... Continue Reading →
26 August, Tuesday — A True Heart for God
Tuesday of Week 21 in Ordinary Time 1 Ths 2:1-8Mt 23:23-26 …we are not trying to please men but God… I used to serve in a few different ministries in a parish in Singapore. For the most part, people were genuine and kind towards one another, putting aside personal differences for the sake of being... Continue Reading →
7 May, Wednesday — A New Life in Christ
Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Easter Acts 8:1-8Jn 6:35-40 "...whoever sees the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life..." During the Easter weekend that recently passed, I experienced a revelation of sorts. It felt like I had finally managed to find my way out of a dense fog where I had been... Continue Reading →
29 January, Wednesday — Seed and soil
Wednesday of Week 3 in Ordinary Time Heb 10:11-18Mk 4:1-20 "The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you..." I have divided today's reflection into four parts based on the four types of ground on which the seeds of the sower land. The path I tend to look out for the formation of... Continue Reading →
16 October, Wednesday — Cultivating the inner self
Oct 16 – Memorial for St. Hedwig, Religious; Memorial for St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin St. Hedwig (1174–1243) was the daughter of the Duke of Croatia, and aunt of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. She married Prince Henry I of Silesia and Poland in 1186 at the age of 12, and became the mother of seven.... Continue Reading →
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