Monday of Week 23 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 5:1-8Lk 6:6-11 “Get rid of all the old yeast” In conversations I have had with different people recently, I received disgruntled comments about many Christians. What they shared was that they felt many Christians were 'Christians' only on Sundays, while living decidedly non-Christian lives the rest... Continue Reading →
6 September, Sunday — Being proactive in Love
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Eze 33:7-9Rm 13:8-10Mt 18:15-20 “You must love your neighbour as you love yourself” The Singapore government recently eased the country into Phase 2 of the Circuit Breaker. One of the freedoms we regained is that people are now allowed to dine in food establishments, subject to a maximum of 5... Continue Reading →
4 September, Friday — A Time Will Come
Friday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 4:1-5 Luke 5:33-39 Then will be the time for each one to have whatever praise he deserves, from God. In this day and age, social media allows us to share our innermost thoughts and receive comments in a split second. There are so many instances when... Continue Reading →
2 September, Wednesday — Following God’s Purpose
Wednesday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 3:1-9Luke 4:38-44 Neither the planter nor the waterer matters: only God, who makes things grow. Two and a half years ago, I took a good look at my life situation and decided to start my own business. I did it for family and personal circumstances... Continue Reading →
1 September, Tuesday — Gifts For The Mission
Tuesday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 2:10-16Lk 4:31-37 “Now, the Spirit we have received… is God’s own Spirit, so that we may understand the lavish gifts God has given us.” In yesterday’s readings, we read of the mission of Christ, which Christ also invites all of us to join in. To spread... Continue Reading →
31 August, Monday — The Mission
Monday of Week 22 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 2:1-5Lk 4:16-30 I came among you...there were none of the arguments that belong to philosophy; only a demonstration of the power of the Spirit. And I did this so that your faith should not depend on human philosophy but on the power of God. How beautiful... Continue Reading →
30 August, Sunday — A Discerning Heart
22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Jer 20:7-9Rm 12:1-2Mt 16:21-27 “Do not model yourselves on the behaviour of the world around you, but let your behaviour change, modelled by your new mind. This is the only way to discover the will of God and know what is good, what it is that God wants, what is... Continue Reading →
26 August, Wednesday — My choices define my life
Wednesday of Week 21 in Ordinary Time 2 Thes 3:6-10,16-18Mt 23:27-32 You know how you are supposed to imitate us Since Sunday, our readings and gospels have been so full. One central theme can be captured in these two verses: “His judgments are insearchable…” – we are so far removed from knowing or understanding God. “…for... Continue Reading →
23 August, Sunday — The hands, the feet, the eyes of Christ, will you say ‘YES’?
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Isa 22:19-23Rm 11:33-36Mt 16:13-20 "But you, who do you say I am?" When asked, “Who do men say that the Son of Man is?” Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit answers correctly. My answer, due to my prayer life and our Catholic faith, has certainly grown and deepened over the... Continue Reading →
22 August, Saturday — Teach me!
Aug 22 – Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Whoever, therefore, reverences the Queen of heaven and earth – and let no one consider himself exempt from this tribute of a grateful and loving soul – let him invoke the most effective of Queens, the Mediatrix of Peace; let him respect and preserve peace, which... Continue Reading →
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