Friday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time Heb 13:1-8Mk 6:14-29 When he had heard him speak he was greatly perplexed, and yet he liked to listen to him. The Christian life is not an easy life to live — we are called to live in a paradox, we are called to be selfless, and we... Continue Reading →
4 February, Tuesday — Just a Little Faith
Tuesday of Week 4 in Ordinary Time Heb 12:1-4Mk 5:21-43 “…your faith has restored you…” How often do we wallow in despair or self-pity when we find ourselves in trouble, or in a less than desirable state? Yet, when we see others in need, or when they come to us with prayer requests, we find... Continue Reading →
1 February, Saturday — Keep Calm and Go Forward
Saturday of Week 3 in Ordinary Time Heb 11:1-2,8-19Mk 4:35-41 …longing for a better homeland… Today, we still see news of asylum seekers trying to find a home, away from all their previous settlements due to war or political instability. They always look forward to a place where they can settle in peace and begin... Continue Reading →
30 January, Thursday — Community not I-Solated
Thursday of Week 3 in Ordinary Time Heb 10:19-25Mk 4:21-25 “Take notice of what you are hearing.” My father always told me to go to Mass every Sunday. So, I did. 32 years ago, when I asked my wife to marry me, she said ‘Yes’ only if I promise to go to Mass with her... Continue Reading →
29 January, Wednesday — Seed and soil
Wednesday of Week 3 in Ordinary Time Heb 10:11-18Mk 4:1-20 "The secret of the kingdom of God is given to you..." I have divided today's reflection into four parts based on the four types of ground on which the seeds of the sower land. The path I tend to look out for the formation of... Continue Reading →
26 January, Sunday — Hearing God’s voice
3rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeNeh 8:2-6,8-101 Cor 12:12-30Lk 1:1-4,4:14-21 For the people were all in tears as they listened to the words of the Law. In today’s first reading, Nehemiah tells the people of Israel, recently returned from exile in Babylon, not to mourn or weep as they listen to the Law of God. I... Continue Reading →
23 January, Thursday — Hope does not disappoint
Thursday of Week 2 in Ordinary Time Heb 7:25-8:6Mk 3:7-12 For he had cured so many that all who were afflicted in any way were crowding forward to touch him. I think not one of us can say that we do not suffer from any affliction. While writing this reflection, I checked the meaning of... Continue Reading →
19 January, Sunday — Do Whatever He Tells You
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 62:1-51 Cor 12:4-11Jn 2:1-11 “Do whatever he tells you.” The Wedding at Cana has been an account that I have heard countless times over. We know how Jesus turns water into wine at the request of His mother, Mary. But this time, as I think and reflect about this... Continue Reading →
18 January, Saturday — Calling All Sinners
Saturday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time Heb 4:12-16Mk 2:13-17 “It is not the healthy who need the doctor but the sick. I did not come to call the virtuous, but the sinners.” I love both of today’s readings. It gives me such a sense of joy and thankfulness to know that we have Jesus,... Continue Reading →
16 January, Thursday – Our Father and Mother want to heal us
Thursday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time Heb 3:7-14Mk 1:40–45 Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him. “Of course I want to!" he said. "Be cured!” I recently attended the 5th Lourdes Experience in Singapore, an event of prayer for the sick and devotion in honour of Our Lady of... Continue Reading →
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