Dec 27 – Feast of St. John, apostle, evangelist St. John, also known as the ‘beloved disciple’ of Jesus, was the son of Zebedee and Salome, brother of St. James the Great, and was called one of the Sons of Thunder. Before becoming Jesus’ disciple, he was already a disciple of St. John the Baptist,... Continue Reading →
24 December, Tuesday — Sharing the light of Christ
24 December 2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12,14,16Lk 1:67-79 “…you will go before the Lord to prepare the way for him… to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow of death.” Tomorrow, we celebrate Christmas Day, the day when our Saviour is born. So today, we anticipate the joyous day by preparing our souls... Continue Reading →
23 December, Monday — Same but different.
Dec 23 – Memorial for St. John of Kanty, presbyter St. John of Kanty (1390-1473) was a Polish country lad. A brilliant student at the University of Krakow, Poland, he became a priest and professor of theology at the University of Krakow, where he was falsely accused and ousted by university rivals. At the age... Continue Reading →
22 December, Sunday — A Faithful Hope
4th Sunday of Advent Mic 5:1-4Heb 10:5-10Lk 1:39-45 He will stand and feed his flock with the power of the Lord. Today’s first reading reminds us that God’s standards are different from the standards of the world. The reading speaks of God’s prophecy of turning Bethlehem from an insignificant, humble town to one that will... Continue Reading →
21 December, Saturday — Carrying Joy: Mary, Elizabeth, and the Gift of Christ’s Presence
21 December Zep 3:14-18Lk 1:39-45 “Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord?” Brothers and sisters, the encounter between Mary and Elizabeth in today’s Gospel is a vibrant and awe-inspiring moment. It is a story bursting with joy, connection, and revelation. When Mary greets Elizabeth, her unborn child, John... Continue Reading →
20 December, Friday — God’s Grace in the Signs: Choosing Trust Over Control
20 December Isa 7:10-14Lk 1:26-38 “The Lord himself, therefore, will give you a sign.” Today’s first reading, which tells of the story of Ahaz and God’s invitation to ask for a sign, cuts to the heart of who God is — both a just judge and a deeply gracious Father. Even in the Old Testament,... Continue Reading →
17 December, Tuesday — Why is your family tree like that?
17 December Gen 49:2,8-10Mt 1:1-17 A genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Advent season is divided into two parts. Today, December 17 marks the start of part 2. This is when the Catholic Church focuses on the lineage and birth of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour. The story unfolds... Continue Reading →
7 December, Saturday — “Walk this way…”
Dec 7 – Memorial for St. Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church St. Ambrose (c.340–397) was born to the Roman nobility. He was the brother of St. Marcellina and St. Satyrus. He was educated in the classics, Greek, and philosophy at Rome, Italy. He was a poet and a noted orator. He was a... Continue Reading →
6 December, Friday — “Ignorance is NOT bliss”
Friday of the 1st Week of Advent Isa 29:17-24Mt 9:27-31 “Take care that no one learns about this.” “OHHHH… you are Catholic too?” Have you ever been in this situation where you suddenly find out that your co-worker for many years is also Catholic? When these occasions happen, I ask myself, “Why didn’t I know... Continue Reading →
3 December, Tuesday — Evangelising to the poor and the children
Dec 3 – Feast of St. Francis Xavier, presbyter, religious, missionary (Principal Patron of Foreign Missions) St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was a nobleman from the Basque region. He studied and taught philosophy at the University of Paris, and planned a career as a professor. He was a friend of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who convinced... Continue Reading →
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