19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:4-8Eph 4:30-5:2Jn 6:41-51 “I am the living bread which has come down from heaven” In Chinese culture, it is common to greet one another with the question, “Have you eaten?” in place of “How are you?” It may appear odd for those new to this customary greeting. But... Continue Reading →
29 June, Tuesday – The Lord stands by us and gives us power
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 →
7 May, Friday – His Greatest Commandment
Friday of the 5th Week of Eastertide Acts 15:22-31Jn 15:12-17 “What I command you is to love one another.” While this is a familiar scripture passage which I have come across countless times, what struck me as I reflected upon today’s gospel is verse 16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you …” Prior... Continue Reading →
1 April, Thursday – The Anointed One!
Maundy Thursday – Chrism Mass Isa 61:1-3,6,8-9Apo 1:5-8Lk 4:16-21 “...he has anointed me.” In preparing for today’s reflection, I did some searching, literally online, and then some soul searching too! I asked myself what does it mean to be the anointed one? I knew of course that our Lord Jesus Christ is THE anointed one... Continue Reading →
1 April, Thursday — God has my back!
Maundy Thursday – Mass of The Lord’s Supper Exo 12:1-8,11-141 Cor 11:23-26Jn 13:1-15 Jesus knew that the Father had put everything into his hands, and that he had come from God and was returning to God..."At the moment you do not know what I am doing, but later you will understand.” How easy it is... Continue Reading →
27 June, Saturday — Freely Receive, Freely Give
Jun 27 – Memorial for St. Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and Doctor of the Church Cyril (376–444) was the nephew of Theophilus the Patriarch. He was a monk and a priest who became Bishop of Alexandria, Egypt in 412, and later the Patriarch of Alexandria. He suppressed the Novatians. He worked at the Council of... Continue Reading →
26 June, Friday — Flicker of Faith
Friday of Week 12 in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 25:1-12Mt 8:1-4 “Of course I want to! Be cured!” Jesus wants to cure us! Do I have faith like the leper to ask Jesus to cure me? Or do I let my pride stand in the way, or think I have it all under control and... Continue Reading →
25 June, Thursday – Great Privilege, Great Responsibility
Thursday of Week 12 in Ordinary Time 2 Kgs 24:8-17Mt 7:21-29 “He did what is displeasing to the Lord, just as his father had done.” The phrase, “With power comes great responsibility”, was popularized in the Spiderman comic series. However, I dare say this line was probably pilfered from God 😊! In Genesis 12:1-3, God... Continue Reading →
24 June, Wednesday — Making a name for myself
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 →
24 April, Friday – His Love
24 Apr – Memorial for St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, priest & martyr St. Fidelis Sigmaringen (1577-1622) was a lawyer and teacher of philosophy. Disgusted by the greed, corruption, and lack of interest in justice by his fellow lawyers, Mark Rey abandoned the law, became a priest and a Franciscan friar with his brother George. He... Continue Reading →
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