Saturday of Week 10 in Ordinary Time 2 Cor 5:14-21Mt 5:33-37 ...and the appeal that we make in Christ's name is: be reconciled to God. Since Lent began, I made an effort to look closely at the Sunday readings. Starting from Easter, I noticed that the readings focussed heavily on evangelisation. St Paul wrote many letters to... Continue Reading →
12 June, Thursday — “Father Knows Best”
Thursday of Week 10 in Ordinary Time 2 Cor 3:15-4:1,3-6Mt 5:20-26 “But I say this to you” I always chuckle when I come across this verse. I picture Jesus, in a very Singapore accent, saying in Hokkien (a local dialect), “Nim peh ka ler kong…” that loosely translates to “Your Father tells you this…” and... Continue Reading →
11 June, Wednesday — The Courage to Encourage
Jun 11 – Feast of St. Barnabas, apostle St. Barnabas (martyred 61) founded the Church in Antioch. He was a Levite Jewish convert, coming to the faith soon after Pentecost. Barnabas is mentioned frequently in the Acts of the Apostles, and is included among the prophets and doctors at Antioch. Like Paul, Barnabas believed in... Continue Reading →
6 March, Thursday — Choosing the right path
Thursday after Ash Wednesday Deu 30:15-20Lk 9:22-25 “... let him renounce himself and take up his cross every day and follow me…” Growing up, my grand-aunt, whom I was living with, often promised me little treats if I behaved, or did what she wanted me to. I looked forward to doing well, often because of... Continue Reading →
3 March, Monday — The One That Got Away
Monday of Week 8 in Ordinary Time Ecc 17:20-28Mk 10:17-27 “Go and sell everything you own and give the money to the poor…” Have you ever walked away from something amazing because you just couldn’t let go of something else? Maybe you refused to upgrade your mobile phone because you were too attached to your... Continue Reading →
2 March, Sunday – We The Beloved
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Sir 27:4-71 Cor 15:54-58Luk 6:39-45 For every tree can be told by its own fruit... I had recently started to re-read the Chronicles of Narnia. I am now halfway through the series and today’s readings seem to be paralleling the Narnian stories. What really stood out to me, among all the imagery,... Continue Reading →
1 March, Saturday — Re-creating our encounter with Jesus
Saturday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Ecc 17:1-13Mk 10:13-16 I tell you solemnly, anyone who does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it I enjoy attending First Holy Communion Mass in my parish because it allows me to see the joy of children receiving Jesus for the... Continue Reading →
28 February, Friday — Friendship based on God’s love
Friday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Ecc 6:5-17Mk 10:1-12 Whoever fears the Lord makes true friends, for as a man is, so is his friend. Social media preys on our insecurities and desire to be part of a community. They show us who are our mutual friends and how we have common interests. They... Continue Reading →
26 February, Wednesday — The Wisdom of God’s Laws
Wednesday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Ecc 4:12-22Mk 9:38-40 The lovers of your law have great peace, O Lord. Last Sunday during catechism class, we discussed the topic of Jubilee. The catechist in charge shared that it was stated in Leviticus that Israelites ‘shall not sow, nor shall you reap the aftergrowth or pick... Continue Reading →
25 February, Tuesday — How Well Can You Suffer For God?
Tuesday of Week 7 in Ordinary Time Ecc 2:1-11Mk 9:30-37 ...if you aspire to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for an ordeal. Be sincere of heart, be steadfast, and do not be alarmed when disaster comes. Rare are those who desire to be martyrs. Far rarer are those who delight in the suffering that steadfastness... Continue Reading →
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