Feb 2 – Feast of the Presentation of the Lord This feast celebrates an early episode in the life of Jesus. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Presentation is the fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, it is one of the twelve Great Feasts. In many Western liturgical churches, Vespers (or... Continue Reading →
26 January, Tuesday – More than Just You and Me
Jan 26 – 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 became... Continue Reading →
25 January, Monday — Bite-sized
Jan 25 – 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 of... Continue Reading →
25 December, Friday — Do Not Be Afraid
Brothers and sisters, we continue our tradition of introducing new contributors during the Christmas season by welcoming Felicia Zou, who is a little unsure about what to include in her bio. To her, it is more important is what she writes -- that her reflections may, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, provide readers... Continue Reading →
25 December, Friday — Seeking the Light
Brothers and sisters, this morning we welcome Jaclyn Lam, a cradle Catholic seeking to deepen her relationship with God and to encounter Him every day in everyone around her. Though it usually feels as if she stumbles one well-intentioned step forward only to flounder two emotional steps back, her faith has been strengthened by key... Continue Reading →
25 December, Friday — Angels We Have Heard On High
Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we welcome Calvin Wee on board our ministry. Calvin is a cradle Catholic and currently serves at the parish of St Mary of the Angels in Bukit Batok, Singapore. He started to take a keener interest in the faith after his Conversion Experience Retreat, five years ago. Thereafter, he... Continue Reading →
23 December, Wednesday — Do not ignore your spiritual life!
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 of... Continue Reading →
22 December, Tuesday — God’s greatness in small things
Tuesday of 4th Week of Advent 1 Sam 1:24-28 Luke 1:46-56 “The Almighty has done great things for me” There has been a lot of sadness during this COVID-19 period. Case numbers keep rising, the death toll keeps mounting, many in the working population were or have been retrenched, religious rites and festivals are not... Continue Reading →
21 December, Monday — Let’s welcome Mary with love, joy and peace!
Dec 21 – Memorial for St. Peter Canisius, priest, doctor of the Church St. Peter Canisius (1521–1597) was the son of Jacob Canisius, a wealthy burgomeister, and Ægidia van Houweningen, who died shortly after Peter’s birth. He was educated in Cologne, Germany, where he studied art, civil law, and theology. He received a master’s degree by... Continue Reading →
20 December, Sunday — To say yes or no?
4th Sunday of Advent 2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12,14,16Rm 16:25-27 “I am the handmaid of the Lord,” said Mary, “let what you have said be done to me.” It never fails to amaze me how much faith and trust Mary had in God when the angel Gabriel announced to her the Good News that she would be... Continue Reading →
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