5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Job 7:1-4,6-71 Cor 9:16-19,22-23Mk 1:29-39 He went to her, took her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever left her and she began to wait on them. I am someone who likes processes and structure. Even while training for a particular race, I have to rely on... Continue Reading →
3 February, Saturday — “The Mountains are calling…”
3 Feb – Memorial for St. Blaise, bishop and martyr; Memorial for St. Ansgar, bishop St. Blaise (d. 316) was a physician and Bishop of Sebaste, Armenia. He lived in a cave on Mount Argeus. He was a healer of men and animals. According to legend, sick animals would come to him on their own... Continue Reading →
30 January, Tuesday — Just a Little Faith
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we welcome back Nicholas Lee, a father of two. After a long break, he is back to writing for us; hopefully with a renewed lens and perspective in life and of the faith. He is currently not serving in any ministry, but is (hopefully) dedicated to a lifelong... Continue Reading →
27 January, Saturday — Trusting in Faith
27 Jan – Memorial for St. Angela Merici, virgin St. Angela Merici (1474-1540) became a Franciscan tertiary at the age of 15. She received a vision telling her that she would inspire devout women in their vocation. In Crete, during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, she was struck blind. Her friends wanted to return... Continue Reading →
26 January, Friday — Be a better version of myself today
26 Jan – Memorial for Sts. Timothy and Titus, bishops St. Timothy (d. 97) was the son of a Greek gentile, his mother Eunice was Jewish. He was converted to Christianity by St. Paul around the year 47. He was a partner, assistant and close friend of Paul. He was a missionary as well, and... Continue Reading →
25 January, Thursday — I want to be a Christian
25 Jan – Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul St. Paul (3-65) was a Jewish Talmudic student and a Pharisee. He was a tent-maker by trade. Saul the Jew hated and persecuted Christians as heretical, even assisting at the stoning of St. Stephen the Martyr. On his way to Damascus to arrest another group... Continue Reading →
24 January, Wednesday — True Friendship
24 Jan – Memorial for St. Francis de Sales, bishop and doctor of the Church St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) was born in a castle to a well-placed family. His parents intended him to become a lawyer, enter politics, and carry on the family line and power. He studied at La Roche, Annecy, Clermont College... Continue Reading →
16 January, Tuesday — Don’t just look in the mirror
Tuesday of Week 2 in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 16:1-13Mk 2:23-28 “God does not see as man sees…” King Saul disobeyed God. He kept the spoils of war against the Amalekites instead of destroying everything that belonged to them. When confronted by Samuel, he tried to justify his actions instead of repenting. That was enough.... Continue Reading →
15 January, Monday — Change & Blessings
Monday of Week 2 in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 15:16-23Mk 2:18-22 “Surely the bridegroom’s attendants would never think of fasting while the bridegroom is still with them?” I am a lifelong Manchester United fan. Since Alex Fergerson retired as manager in 2012, the club’s football achievements have been mediocre. It also bought many overrated and... Continue Reading →
9 January, Tuesday — Hannah and Eli
Tuesday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 1:9-20Mk 1:21-28 …for she was speaking under her breath; her lips were moving but her voice could not be heard. He therefore supposed that she was drunk and said to her, “How long are you going to be in this drunken state? Rid yourself of your... Continue Reading →
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