Monday of Week 1 in Ordinary Time Heb 1:1-6Mk 1:14-20 “He has spoken to us through His Son…” Anyone who knows me will know that I have been a foodie for the longest time. For those who don’t, you would just have to take one look at me and realise that. One of the foods... Continue Reading →
28 November, Saturday — When we watch and pray, God guides us to protection
Saturday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Apo 22:1-7Lk 21:24-36 “Stay awake, praying at all times for the strength to survive all that is going to happen, and to stand with confidence before the Son of Man.” To watch is to be active in observation; it means to be awake in realities of guidance and... Continue Reading →
27 November, Friday — Truth is like God’s word; it resurrects to serve its purpose
Friday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Apo 20:1-4,11-21:2Luke 21:29-33 “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” In life, there is no alloy of truth -- it is like God’s word, it cannot die or wither away. The books and letters of the Bible contain God’s words, from the... Continue Reading →
26 November, Thursday — Injustice could attract vengeance; and what comes first are warnings
Thursday of Week 34 in Ordinary Time Apo 18:1-2,21-23;19:1-3,9Lk 21:20-28 “For this is the time of vengeance when all tthat scripture says must be fulfilled.” In many lessons in the Bible, we have seen that vengeance -- God’s anger and punishments that befell the people as a result of sin, rebellion and transgressions -- were... Continue Reading →
20 November, Friday — Temple of God
Friday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time Apo 10:8-11Lk 19:45-48 “According to scripture,…my house will be a house of prayer. But you have turned it into a robbers’ den.” This is one of the rare times that Jesus became angry and visibly displayed his anger. Even then, He did not direct His anger at any... Continue Reading →
19 November, Thursday — Missed Opportunity
Thursday of Week 33 in Ordinary Time Apo 5:1-10Lk 19:41-44 “If you in your turn had only understood on this day the message of peace...you did not recognize your opportunity when God offered it.” Do you think you are stubborn or obstinate? I know I am. Sometimes extremely so, especially when I think I am... Continue Reading →
15 November, Sunday — Seeking Perfection
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Pro 31:10-13,19-20,30-31 1 Ths 5:1-6 Mt 25:14-30 You are all sons of light and sons of the day... stay wide awake and sober. St Paul reminds us of the swift coming of the Lord, like a 'ninja' and like labour pains that come suddenly, so will His return, and we are reminded to... Continue Reading →
14 November, Saturday — Persevere in His love
Saturday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time 3 Jn 5-8Lk 18:1-8 “Now will not God see justice done to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night...?” One of my favourite movies of all time is Shawshank Redemption. There is a scene in the movie about persistence and perseverance -- the protagonist, Andy Dufresne, wants to expand the... Continue Reading →
13 November, Friday — The Creator
Friday of Week 32 in Ordinary Time 2 Jn:4-9Lk 17:26-37 "Anyone who tries to preserve his life will lose it; and anyone who loses it will keep it safe." The pieces of expensive artwork which often hang in the museums often depict the talent of the artist who could have conceptualised such an idea. Yet... Continue Reading →
8 November, Sunday — How Committed Are We?
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 6:12-161 Ths 4:13-18Mt 25:1-13 Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding hall I remember one of the priests in my parish describing a little anecdote about social responsibility. He would always pick up the rubbish he sees on the church grounds, but would always find... Continue Reading →
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