Thursday of Week 8 in Ordinary Time 1 Pet 2:2-5,9-12Mk 10:46-52 “Son of David, Jesus, have pity on me.” Today’s readings really spoke to me, especially when I looked at the behaviour of Bartimaeus (which isn’t his name -- 'Bartimaeus' means “the son of Timaeus”) A few years ago at this time, I had been... Continue Reading →
27 December, Saturday — Seeing and Touching the Word of Life
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 →
15 November, Saturday — Ask. And Ask Again?
Nov 15 – Memorial for St. Albert the Great, bishop, religious, doctor St. Albertus (1206-1280) was the son of a military nobleman. A Dominican priest, he taught theology at Colgone and Paris and was the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas. He was an influential teacher, preacher, and administrator, and became the Bishop of Regensburg. He... Continue Reading →
14 November, Friday — Seeing the Giver, Not the Gifts
Friday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Wis 13:1-9 Lk 17:26-37 how have they been so slow to find its Master? There was a time when weekends meant rest, quiet, and catching up with family and friends. But all that changed when I left corporate life and became a property consultant earlier this year. Now,... Continue Reading →
3 October, Friday — Walking the Path
Friday of Week 26 in Ordinary Time Bar 1:15-22 Lk 10:13-16 “... did you want to be exalted high as heaven?...” I have always been the 'chubby kid' and constantly struggled with my weight. Actually, that’s not really true. I just hadn’t cared. For years, I had continued to enjoy my food, but I didn't... Continue Reading →
30 August, Saturday — Being Faithful Stewards
Saturday of Week 21 in Ordinary Time 1 Ths 4:9-11 Mt 25:14-30 “...we do urge you, brothers… to make a point of living quietly, attending to your own business and earning your living…” I wonder if the parable of the three stewards in today’s Gospel had different situations and outcomes? What if, as a thought... Continue Reading →
25 June, Wednesday — Our True Selves
Wednesday of Week 12 in Ordinary Time Gen 15:1-12,17-18Mt 7:15-20 “Beware of false prophets who come to you disguised as sheep…” As an enthusiastic social media user, I appreciate the diverse content available. However, how some posts are crafted to showcase individuals most favourably is particularly fascinating. For example, I have seen multiple posts where... Continue Reading →
24 June, Tuesday — Service with Courage
Jun 24 – Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist John the Baptist (d.30) was the cousin of Jesus Christ. His father, Zachary, was a priest of the order of Abia whose job in the Temple was to burn incense; and of Elizabeth, a descendant of Aaron. As Zachary was ministering in the... Continue Reading →
1 May, Thursday — The power of conversion
May 1 – Feast of St. Joseph the Worker St. Joseph (d. 1st century) was a descendant of the House of David. He was a layman, a builder by trade; traditionally a carpenter, but may have been a stone worker. He was the earthly spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the foster and adoptive... Continue Reading →
30 April, Wednesday — A test for righteousness
30 Apr – Memorial for St. Pius V, pope Antonio Ghislieri (1504-1572) was born to impoverished Italian nobility, the son of Paolo Ghislieri and Domenica Augeria. He worked as a shepherd as a boy, and received an excellent education in piety and holiness, including a scholastic education from a Dominican friar. He joined the Order... Continue Reading →
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