31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 11:22-12:2 2 The 1:11-2:2 Lk 19:1-10 “...for the Son of Man has come to seek out and save what was lost.” Today’s gospel took place at Jericho just before Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem for the last time. As Jesus passed through the town, many were gathered to seek him,... Continue Reading →
29 October, Saturday — The Judgy One
Saturday of Week 30 in Ordinary Time Ph 1:18-26Lk 14:1,7-11 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled…” Ok, I admit. I judge people and at times, I am super judgy at that. I don’t really know when all this ‘judginess’ started but as far as I remember, I often draw a conclusion on the... Continue Reading →
27 October, Thursday — Get Thee Behind Me, Satan
Thursday of Week 30 in Ordinary Time Eph 6:10-20Luke 13:31-35 Put God's armour on so as to be able to resist the devil's tactics. When I was a child, I liked a hymn called "Put on the armour of Jesus Christ". Now, reading this passage from St Paul's letter to the Ephesians, I realise how closely... Continue Reading →
26 October, Wednesday — Fear and Trembling
Wednesday of Week 30 in Ordinary Time Eph 6: 1-9 Lk 13: 22-30 "Try your best to enter by the narrow door..." In Luke's gospel today, Jesus had some acerbic words to the question of who will be saved. What Jesus said implies that the path to salvation is not going to be an easy one. We know... Continue Reading →
25 October, Tuesday — Giving in
Tuesday of Week 30 in Ordinary Time Eph 5:21-33Lk 13:18-21 Give way to one another in obedience to Christ. Since I started my current job, it has been a lot about ‘giving way’ in deference to higher-ups, senior management and learned faculty colleagues who are experts in their respective fields. Then, a few weeks ago,... Continue Reading →
23 October, Sunday — Signifying nothing…
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ecc 35:12-14,16-192 Tim 4:6-8,16-18Lk 18:9-14 The humble man’s prayer pierces the clouds… We’ve all encountered this person before – the one who talks incessantly AT you; who doesn’t give you any chance to say anything because they are too busy trying to put their point across; or who simply thinks... Continue Reading →
21 October, Friday — The Spiritual After-Action Review
Friday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Eph 4: 1-6Lk 12: 54-59 I, the prisoner in the Lord, implore you to to lead a life worthy of your vocation. Bear with one another charitably, in complete selflessness, gentleness and patience. Do all you can to preserve the unity of the spirit by the peace that... Continue Reading →
20 October, Thursday — Knowing the truth
Thursday of Week 29 in Ordinary Time Eph 3:14-21Lk 12:49-53 “I have come to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already!” I have to admit that today’s gospel was quite a challenge to read and reflect on. How could Jesus, the Prince of Peace, and whom the prophets spoke... Continue Reading →
16 October, Sunday — Fighting a Winning Battle
29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ex 17:8-132 Tim 3:14-4:2Lk 18:1-8 But Moses' arms grew heavy, so they took a stone and put it under him and on this he sat, Aaron and Hur supporting his arms, one on one side, one on the other; and his arms remained firm till sunset. Tired hands, tired arms,... Continue Reading →
13 October, Thursday – Saying ‘Yes!’
Thursday of Week 28 in Ordinary Time Eph 1:1-10Lk 11:47-54 He chose us in Christ By the time you read this reflection, I would have celebrated another birthday. Six years ago, my better half threw me a huge surprise birthday party, with the help of some close friends. Quite frankly, I was happy to let... Continue Reading →
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