Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent Ex 32:7-14Jn 5:31-47 “…they have made themselves a calf of molten metal and have worshipped it and offered it sacrifice” Honestly, this is the first time where it’s taking me a while to reflect. The scripture readings today did not speak to me at first. I read them... Continue Reading →
2 April, Wednesday — The Greatest Love of All
Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent Is 49:8-15Jn 5:17-30 “Yet even if these forget, I will never forget you.” Today’s readings are nothing but love letters from our heavenly Father. In the first reading of the book of Isaiah, the Lord assures us that He will answer us; on the day of salvation He... Continue Reading →
1 April, Tuesday — God’s power can transform even the most desolate places.
Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent Eze 47:1-9,12 Jn 5:1-16 ...for wherever the water goes it brings health, and life teems wherever the river flows. As I write today’s reflection, Singapore is experiencing an intense monsoon surge, bringing heavy rain for the past two days. While some may find the downpour inconvenient, I welcome... Continue Reading →
31 March, Monday — A new path, a new calling.
Monday of the 4th Week of Lent Isa 65:17-21 Jn 4:43-54 I create new heavens and a new earth, and the past will not be remembered. As I revisit my archive of reflections, I realize that I wrote about these exact readings back in 2018, when I was wrestling with whether to continue in ministry. It... Continue Reading →
30 March, Sunday — Reservations and Restoration
4th Sunday of Lent Jos 5:9,10-122 Cor 5:17-21Lk 15:1-3,11-32 “My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours." It is not easy to trust. This is why an entire profession is devoted to drafting and securing confident contracts. Written agreements exist in the world of business and commerce to ensure that... Continue Reading →
29 March, Saturday — To know is to love…
Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent Hos 5:15-6:6Lk 18:9-14 Let us set ourselves to know the Lord… Let’s be honest. How well can we know someone? Even though we may spend most of our lives with somebody, can we honestly say that we know them? Do we know what makes them tick? What triggers... Continue Reading →
28 March, Friday — “Walk with me…”
Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent Hos 14:2-10Mk 12:28-34 For the ways of the Lord are straight, and virtuous men walk in them, but sinners stumble. Today’s reflection was difficult for me. Nothing really jumped up from the texts, but this line pricked my conscience and made me reflect a little more. Perhaps it... Continue Reading →
27 March, Thursday — A happy family united in God’s love stays together
Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent Jer 7:23-28Lk 11:14-23 “…a household divided against itself collapses.” Last year, we welcomed a newborn into our family. I’d never imagined how much smiles, laughter and love a little bundle of joy can bring to my family and me. Every morning, I would feel excited because I can... 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 →
25 March, Tuesday — Just say ‘Yes’
25 Mar – Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord The annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary by Gabriel the archangel that she was to be the Mother of God (Luke 1), the Word being made flesh through the power of the Holy Spirit. The feast probably originated about the time of the Council of... Continue Reading →