19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:9,11-13 Rm 9:1-5Mt 14:22-33 'Man of little faith,' he said 'why did you doubt?' Today's world seems to thrive on the desire and need for certainty. There are always booking confirmations to be provided and the need to ensure that everything goes according to a plan. There is an... Continue Reading →
3 August, Thursday — In the Physical Presence of the Divine
Thursday of Week 17 in Ordinary Time Exo 40:16-21, 34-38Mt 13:47-53 The tabernacle was set up... When I was young, I was drawn to the tabernacle in the Altar, and in the Adoration Room. The veil added to the mystery, and I wondered what was inside. I remember trying to catch a glimpse every time... Continue Reading →
30 July, Sunday — “Smarty Pants”
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 3:5,7-12 Rm 8:28-30 Mt 13:44-52 “Give your servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil…” Ever since I was a little boy, I have been fascinated by King Solomon. The legendary figure that chose wisdom rather than riches or a long life. I remember telling... Continue Reading →
28 July, Friday — Till the Soil Today, Reap Harvests for Generations
Friday of Week 16 in Ordinary Time Exo 20:1-17Mt 13:18-23 ...but I show kindness to thousands of those who love me and keep my commandments. The ground we stand on is always pregnant. The land is always full and rich of history. Layers upon layers of sediments accumulate over millenia to tell the story of... Continue Reading →
27 July, Thursday — Spiritual Blockages
Thursday of Week 16 in Ordinary Time Exo 19:1-2, 9-11, 16-20bMt 13:10-17 I speak to them in parables, because they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand My young son is at a delightful stage in his life now where he excitedly shares about what he learns during Catechism... Continue Reading →
23 July, Sunday — The spirit helps us in our weakness
16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 12:13,16-19Rm 8:26-27Mt 13:24-43 “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed…” The Catholic Church proudly proclaims it has been existing for more than 2000 years, with over 1 billion members. From mustard seed beginnings, it has indeed sprouted to the biggest ‘religious tree’ in the world. Yet within... Continue Reading →
19 July, Wednesday — I praise you, Father
Wednesday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Exo 3:1-6,9-12Mt 11:25-27 “…no one knows the Son except the Father, just as no one knows the Father except the Son…” Today’s Gospel is significant, as it is one of the few recorded times when Jesus prayed himself. Previously, I thought he also prayed the “Our Father” (Matthew... Continue Reading →
18 July, Tuesday — Woe To You
Tuesday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Exo 2:1-15Mt 11:20-24 …she named him Moses because, she said, “I drew him out of water”. Woe to you Chorazin. Woe to you Bethsaida. Chorazin always reminds me of chorizo sausage from NTUC Finest and Bethsaida sounds like my late grandparent’s Chinese Baptist church. Today’s first reading from... Continue Reading →
17 July, Monday — Not in God’s House
Monday of Week 15 in Ordinary Time Exo 1:8-14,22Mt 10:34-11:1 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Some time ago, I scurried into church and slid into a pew, just as Mass was about to begin. Traffic in Los Angeles is not to be... Continue Reading →
16 July, Sunday — A sower went out to sow
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 55:10-11Rm 8:18-23Mt 13:1-23 “For anyone who has will be given more…” Matthew 13 vividly describes the enthusiasm of the crowd as they sought out Jesus. On that day, a large crowd gathered round him, so much so that he got into a boat. The whole crowd stood along the shore.... Continue Reading →
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