Dec 13 – Memorial for St. Lucy, virgin, martyr St. Lucy (c. 283) was a rich, young Christian of Greek ancestry. She was raised in a pious family, and vowed her life to Christ. Her Roman father died when she was young. Her mother, Eutychia, arranged a marriage for her. For three years, she managed to... Continue Reading →
12 December, Sunday — The pursuit of Happiness
3rd Sunday of Advent Zep 3:14-18Phi 4:4-7Lk 3:10-18 I want you to be happy, always happy in the Lord. I love the word ‘Happy’. Just looking at the word or derivatives of the word makes me happy. I recently read about the Happiness U Curve. In a longitudinal study, it shows that beginning from the... Continue Reading →
13 November, Saturday – Faithful I Will Be
Saturday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Wis 18:14-16;19:6-9Lk 18:1-8 Pray continually and never lose heart Today’s gospel reading brings to mind a few other bible verses — ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ 1 Ths 5:16- 18. ‘Be... Continue Reading →
30 October, Saturday – Conducting Our Affairs with Humility
Saturday of Week 30 in Ordinary Time Rm 11:1-2,11-12,25-29Lk 14:1,7-11 I do not want you to be ignorant, in case you think you know more than you do. Most of my friends will call me a no-nonsense kind of a person; take no prisoners. I simply cannot stand it when someone is constantly late for... Continue Reading →
29 October, Friday – Immense Love
Friday of Week 30 in Ordinary Time Rm 9:1-5Lk 14:1-6 I would willingly be condemned and be cut off from Christ if it could help my brothers of Israel, my own flesh and blood. Which of us would not do anything in our power to pull our loved ones out of a difficult situation, no... Continue Reading →
24 July, Saturday — Deciphering between wheat and weeds
Jul 24 – Memorial for St. Charbel Makhluf, Priest St. Charbel was a Lebanese monk, born in a small mountain village and ordained in 1858. Devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary, he spent the last twenty three years of his life as a hermit. Despite temptations to wealth and comfort, St. Charbel taught the value... Continue Reading →
23 July, Friday — Seeds scattered and sown
Jul 23 – Memorial for St. Bridget of Sweden, Religious Coming from a noble yet religious background, St. Bridget (1302-1373) was friend and counsellor to many priests and theologians of her day. As chief lady-in-waiting to Queen Blanche of Namur, she counselled and guided the Queen and King Magnus II. She was harassed by others... Continue Reading →
24 June, Thursday — What will my life turn out to be?
Jun 24 – Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist John the Baptist (d.30) was the cousin of Jesus Christ. His father, Zachary, was a priest of the order of Abia whose job in the Temple was to burn incense; and of Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron. As Zachary was ministering in the... Continue Reading →
23 June, Wednesday — He gives gifts to each person, just as he decides.
Wednesday of Week 12 in Ordinary Time Gen 15:1-12,17-18Mt 7:15-20 Every good tree bears good fruit. It took me years to understand the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. When I pray, I am guilty of constantly asking God for something either for family, a loved one or myself. I pray for protection, blessings,... Continue Reading →
13 May, Thursday — Preparation
May 13 - The Ascension of the Lord The Ascension of Jesus is Christian teaching that Christ physically departed from Earth by rising into Heaven, in the presence of eleven of his apostles. According to the New Testament narrative, the Ascension occurred forty days after the resurrection. In the Christian tradition, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, God exalted Jesus after his death, raising him from the dead and... Continue Reading →
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