Easter Monday Acts 2:14,22-33Mt 28:8-15 Filled with awe and great joy... Today is an opportune time to reflect on what the apostles had done after the resurrection, to plant a seed in spreading the message of salvation to the world. Peter, who fearfully denied the Lord, pressed on to spread the good news even till... Continue Reading →
16 April, Saturday — Easter Vigil
Dear Readers, The Easter Vigil Mass features a total of nine readings. It is an Oxygen tradition to have a reflection for each of these readings. This Easter, we feature a few of our regular contributors and welcome back Daryl. It is a long read, but we hope you enjoy the reflections and be inspired... Continue Reading →
14 April, Thursday — Holy Thursday
Maundy Thursday -- Chrism Mass Faith Anew Isa 61:1-3,6,8-9Apo 1:5-8Lk 4:16-21 The Spirit of The Lord has been given to me I have often wondered how I would react if Christ returned in my lifetime. Would I recognize him? Or would I let my conservatism get the better of me? We look with judgment on... Continue Reading →
19 March, Saturday — “Father Figure…”
19 Mar – Solemnity of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary Joseph is a descendant of the house of David. A layman and a carpenter, he was the earthly spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and foster and adoptive father of Jesus Christ. He was a visionary who was visited by angels, and... Continue Reading →
8 March, Tuesday — Courage to do God’s will
Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent Is 55:10-11Mt 6:7-15 “…your will be done...” What is God’s will for me? Some days, I feel scared that God’s will for me would mean that I have to make a drastic change in my lifestyle. Being a physically-challenged person means that some things relating to mobility which come naturally to... Continue Reading →
7 March, Monday — Let us pray for our Ukrainian brothers and sisters
Monday of the 1st Week of Lent Lev 19:1-2,11-18Mt 25:31-46 “…I was a stranger and you made me welcome… in prison and you came to see me.” My heart goes out to our fellow Ukrainian brothers and sisters who are in a war with Russia. Many of them are fighting for their country, and many... Continue Reading →
1 March, Tuesday — the Rat Race
Brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are blessed to welcome Gerard Francis, who describes himself as always and forever a student…thirsting to learn but who has evolved to not just academic pursuits but also to learn about being a more compassionate and loving person. Gerard is a cradle Catholic who attends the parish of the Church... Continue Reading →
22 February, Tuesday — Who sits on your throne?
22 Feb – Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, the Apostle The feast of the Chair of St. Peter at Rome, Italy has been celebrated from the early days of the Christian era on Jan 18, in commemoration of the day when St. Peter held his first service in Rome. The feast of the... Continue Reading →
21 February, Monday — God does NOT help those that help themselves
21 Feb – Memorial for St. Peter Damian, bishop and doctor St. Peter Damian (1007-1072) was the youngest child in a large family. When he was orphaned, he was sent to live with a brother where he was mistreated and forced to work as a swine-herd. He cared for another brother, a priest in Ravenna, Italy.... Continue Reading →
20 February, Sunday — Surrendering the battle, to win the war
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 26:2,7-9,11-13.22-231 Cor 15:45-49Lk 6:27-38 “Here is the king’s spear…” At the main altar in the Church of St Alphonsus (Novena Church), is the stained glass of our Lady of Ransom. Amongst the many titles of our Blessed Mother, this is perhaps one of the lesser-known ones. In 1218,... Continue Reading →
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