Wednesday of Holy Week Isa 50:4-9Mt 26:14-25 Morning after morning, he opens my ear that I may hear “Surely it is not I, Lord?... Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” Subjective truth -- the version of events that we tell ourselves, so we can sleep at night. A man cheats on his wife, but in... Continue Reading →
15 April, Tuesday — On Losers
Tuesday of Holy Week Isa 49:1-6Jn 13:21-33,36-38 …my reward with my God. I was honoured in the eyes of the Lord... Relationships are always more difficult during Lent, most especially with members of one’s family. Maybe it is the proximity that breeds contempt, and foments disrespect. Those in our closest circle, are often the most... Continue Reading →
26 March, Wednesday — Bucket Lists
Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent Deu 4:1,5-9Mt 5: 17-19 “…observe them, and they will demonstrate to your peoples your wisdom and understanding.” It’s very ‘on trend’ to talk about ‘happiness’ it seems. All the young are doing it. It’s become all about ‘speaking my truth’, pursuing ‘my happiness’, letting go of ‘what no... Continue Reading →
6 February, Thursday — What Matters Most
6 Feb – Memorial for Sts. Paul Miki and Companions, martyrs (in Japan) St. Paul Miki (1562-1597) was one of the Twenty-six Martyrs of Japan. He was born into a rich family and educated by Jesuits in Azuchi and Takatsuki. He joined the Society of Jesus and preached the gospel for his fellow citizens. The... Continue Reading →
5 February, Wednesday — Homecomings
5 Feb – Memorial for St. Agatha, virgin and martyr We have little reliable information about this martyr who has been honoured since ancient times, and whose name is included in the canon of the Mass. Young, beautiful and rich, Agatha (d.250) lived a life consecrated to God. When Decius announced the edicts against Christians,... Continue Reading →
26 November, Tuesday — In the Run Up to Thanksgiving…
Tuesday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Apo 14:14-19Lk 21:5-11 “All these things you are staring at now -- the time will come when not a single stone will be left on another: everything will be destroyed.” We’re heading into the final stretch of Thanksgiving. By now, the pros would’ve already completed most of the... Continue Reading →
25 November, Monday — Faith-filled Wisdom and Grace
Nov 25 – Memorial for St. Catherine of Alexandria, virgin, martyr St. Catherine (d. 305) was a noble who was learned in science and oratory. After receiving a vision, she converted to Christianity. At the age of 18, during the persecution of Maximus, she offered to debate the pagan philosophers. Many were converted by her... Continue Reading →
21 November, Thursday — Anger Management
Nov 21 – Memorial for the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Today, we commemorate the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child in the Temple where, according to tradition, she was educated. The feast originated in the Orient probably about the seventh century, and is found in the constitution of Manuel Comnenus (1166)... Continue Reading →
20 November, Wednesday — The fear of failure
Wednesday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time Apo 4:1-11Luke 19:11-28 “I put it away safely … for I was afraid of you, for you are an exacting man…” As I write this, we are 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving. Having never grown up in America, my experience of Thanksgiving has been a contentious one. I’ve... Continue Reading →
12 October, Saturday — That Time When Our Power Got Cut…
Saturday of Week 27 in Ordinary Time Gal 3:22-29Lk 11:27-28 …and you are, all of you, sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. The power utility ‘de-energized’ our home two weeks ago. Out of the blue, a warning arrived by email, and two days later, another confirmed the electricity would be disconnected indefinitely while... Continue Reading →
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