Tuesday before Epiphany Sunday 1 Jn 2:29-3:6Jn 1:29-34 A man is coming after me who ranks before me... Sometimes we’re recognized as the best, top ranked, and sometimes we’re not. Chances are we’ve all reported to a person who was unqualified for the job they held. We may have even complained to friends and family, and even... Continue Reading →
26 November, Saturday — Security of Treasures
Saturday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Apo 22:1-7Lk 21:34-36 Happy are those who treasure the prophetic message of this book. Throughout our history, treasures have been a source of security for nations, and for individuals. In economics, we make sure that our national treasuries have enough in them, and how far they can tide... Continue Reading →
19 November, Saturday — DEFCON
Saturday of Week 33 in Ordinary time Apo 11:4-12Lk 20:27-40 Blessed be the LORD, my rock. DEFCON, or Defence Condition, is the classification system for determining the preparedness of an armed force in response to a prevailing threat situation. It is featured regularly in movies, with the action mostly taking place when DEFCON 1, meaning... Continue Reading →
14 November, Monday — Enabler or Disabler? Your choice!
Monday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time Apo 1:1-4,2:1-5Lk 18:35-43 “The people in front scolded him…” Much has been spoken about the blind man and the extraordinary amount of faith he demonstrated. What I would like to focus on today is the crowd around him. Notice how many were telling him to keep quiet,... Continue Reading →
13 November, Sunday — Walking in faith, whatever happens
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 3:19-202 Ths 3:7-12Lk 21:5-19 “You will be hated by all men on account of my name, but not a hair of your head will be lost.” The Gospel of today used to trouble me. In my mind, I wondered: “If God is on my side, why would He allow... Continue Reading →
8 November, Tuesday — Call of Duty
Tuesday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Tit 2:1-8,11-14Lk 17:7-10 …we have done no more than our duty. At events involving my President or members of my senior management, I always make sure that I am around to receive, greet and attend to them until they leave. And while they always tell me it is... Continue Reading →
7 November, Monday — Forgiveness
Monday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time Tit 1:1-9Lk 17:1-6 “And if he wrongs you seven times a day and seven times comes back to you and says, ‘I’m sorry’, you must forgive him.” Forgiveness can take you by surprise – especially if you’re the one who is being forgiven. Many years ago, my partner... Continue Reading →
6 November, Sunday — Trusting in the Lord’s Faithfulness
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2 Mac 7:1-2,9-142 Ths 2:16-3:5Lk 20:27-38 But the Lord is faithful… Today’s second reading reminds us that trusting in the Lord’s faithfulness allows us to draw strength from Him; and in the process we strengthen ourselves. I was fortunate enough to experience various types of faith formation growing up. It... Continue Reading →
5 November, Saturday — Heart matters
Saturday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time Phi 4:10-19Lk 16:9-15 “You are the very ones who pass yourselves off as virtuous in people’s sight, but God knows your hearts. For what is thought highly of by men is loathsome in the sight of God.” A few years ago, I was the co-chairperson of our parish’s... Continue Reading →
31 October, Monday – Reciprocity: The Burden of Debt
Monday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time Phi 2:1-4 Lk 14:12-14 “No, when you have a party, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; that they cannot pay you back means that you are fortunate...” Jesus urged the Pharisee in today’s gospel reading to invite those who do not have the ability to... Continue Reading →
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