Aug 12 – Memorial for St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. Jane married Baron de Chantal. She restored order in the household, which was on the brink of ruin, and brought back prosperity. During her husband’s absence at the court, or with the army, when reproached for her extremely sober manner of dressing, her reply was:... Continue Reading →
11 August, Tuesday — Pure, trusting, open, sincere, and spontaneous
Aug 11 – Memorial for St. Clare, virgin, religious founder St. Clare (1194-1253) loved music and well-composed sermons. She was humble, merciful, charming, optimistic, and chivalrous. She would get up late at night to tuck in her sisters who’d kicked off their covers. She daily meditated on the Passion. When she learned of the Franciscan martyrs in Morrocco... Continue Reading →
9 August, Sunday — Everything is possible for one who believes
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19: 9,11-13Rm 9:1-5Mt 14:22-33 “Man of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?” Many years ago, the company CEO sent the management team to a 4-day seminar by Anthony Robbins called ‘Unleash the Power Within’. Part of this seminar involved walking on hot coals. They were teaching... Continue Reading →
6 June, Saturday — The faith of Jesus Christ is not a self-absorbed faith
Jun 6 – Memorial for St. Norbert, bishop, religious founder St. Norbert (1080-1134) had been born to the nobility and raised around the royal court. There, he developed a very worldly view, taking holy orders as a career move when he joined the Benedictines. A narrow escape from death led him to a conversion experience, and taking... Continue Reading →
5 June, Friday — Living a life in Jesus Christ
Jun 5 – Memorial for St. Boniface, bishop and martyr Educated at the Benedictine monastary at Exeter, England where he became a monk, Boniface (c.673–754) was a missionary to Germany from 719, assisted by St. Albinus, St. Abel, and St. Agatha. They destroyed idols and pagan temples, and then built churches on the sites. He... Continue Reading →
4 June, Thursday — I cannot love Him more
Thursday of Week 9 in Ordinary Time 2 Tim 2:8-15Mk 12:28-34 You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The words in today’s gospel are familiar to many of us. These words are probably embedded in our minds and... Continue Reading →
3 June, Wednesday — At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.
Jun 3 – Memorial for St. Charles Lwanga & companions, martyrs One of 22 Ugandan martyrs, St. Charles Lwanga is the patron of youth and Catholic action in most of tropical Africa. He protected his fellow pages, aged 13 to 30, from the homosexual demands of the Bagandan ruler, Mwanga, and encouraged and instructed them... Continue Reading →
8 April, Wednesday – When friendships are taken for granted
Wednesday of Holy Week Isa 50:4-9aMt 26:14-25 One of you will betray me. First and foremost, I want to give glory to God. He sees and knows everything! In October last year, we planned and booked our trip to Italy. Who knew back then that life would be turned upside down due to COVID-19? Nonetheless,... Continue Reading →
7 April, Tuesday – I will follow you
Tuesday of Holy Week Isa 49:1-6Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, though you will follow later Many years ago, I rushed back from China to be at my mother’s side. Mom suffered a relapse of cancer and this time round, the doctors told our family she was on her... Continue Reading →
6 April, Monday – Is God still God?
Monday of Holy Week Isa 42:1-7Jn 12:1-11 Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my Spirit Early in the New Year, the Spiritual Director (SD) of the centre we serve in called for a leadership change of all Ministry Heads. This was... Continue Reading →
