17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12Rm 8:28-30Mt 13:44-52 "I give you a heart wise and shrewd as none before you…" In today’s first reading, God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask what you would like me to give you.” Solomon could have asked for wealth, power, or a long life. Instead, he asked... Continue Reading →
2 July, Thursday — Jesus Sees Our Faith
Thursday of Week 13 in Ordinary Time Amo 7:10-17Mt 9:1-8 “Courage, my child, your sins are forgiven.” Some time back, a friend returned back home to spend time with her 12-year-old nephew, who was in his last stages of cancer. The family were struggling to come to terms with his illness. From shock, to hope,... Continue Reading →
29 June, Monday — Trusting God: A Journey of Humility and Faith
Jun 29 – Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, apostles Peter (c.1–64) was a professional fisherman. He was the brother of St. Andrew the Apostle, the man who led him to Christ. Given the name Simon, he was renamed “Peter” (rock) by Jesus to indicate that Peter would be the rock-like foundation on which the... Continue Reading →
24 May, Sunday — Renew my spirit
Acts 2:1-111 Cor 12:3-7,12-13Jn 20:19-23 The particular way in which the Spirit is given to each person is for a good purpose. The Holy Spirit holds a very special place in my heart. At first, it was simply because it was the name of my parish, something familiar and comforting. But over the years, the... Continue Reading →
11 April, Saturday — God Chooses the Ordinary to Reveal the Extraordinary
Easter Saturday Acts 4:13-21Mk 16: 9-15 ...uneducated laymen. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/916904805387609666/ As I sit with today’s readings, one truth keeps echoing in my mind: God often chooses the ordinary to reveal the extraordinary. Peter and John are described as 'uneducated laymen', yet they speak with a boldness and clarity that astonishes the authorities. Their ordinariness does not... Continue Reading →
10 April, Friday — Recognising the Risen Lord in Everyday Life.
Easter Friday Acts 4:1-12Jn 21:1-14 ...the disciples did not realise that it was Jesus. Sometimes, I wonder how many moments pass me by because I am too busy fishing. I’m caught up in the everyday familiar things — my routines, getting assignments done, going for classes, seeing clients, squeezing in exercise, planning what I need... Continue Reading →
11 March, Wednesday — It is God’s Law!
Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent Deu 4:1,5-9Mt 5:17-19 "...take notice of the laws and customs that I teach you today, and observe them, that you may have life..." I could not help but let out a small chuckle when I read this verse; it reminded me of a recent role-play session with my... Continue Reading →
15 February, Sunday — I choose Him. Again and again.
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ecc 15:16-211 Cor 2:6-10Mt 5:17-37 If you wish, you can keep the commandments, to behave faithfully is within your power. Today’s readings are so rich — so much to ponder, so much to reflect on. The passage from Ecclesiasticus feels like a quiet continuation of what God has been stirring... Continue Reading →
13 February, Friday — Listening to God in Seasons of Separation
Friday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 11:29-32,12:19Mk 7:31-37 I am the Lord your God: listen to my warning. Today, what stands out most for me is the Responsorial Psalm: “I am the Lord your God, listen to my warning.” and “Let there be no foreign god among you.” They sit heavily and... Continue Reading →
15 January, Thursday — Trust and Approach God with Humility
Thursday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 4:1-11Mk 1:40-45 “If you want to...you can cure me.” As Chinese New Year approaches, I am reminded of the traditions I grew up with — like my father keeping the lights on past 1 am to 'welcome luck' into the new year. Looking back, I realise... Continue Reading →
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