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 →
18 August, Tuesday — Just Rewards
Tuesday of Week 20 in Ordinary Time Eze 28:1-10Mt 19:23-30 “We have left everything and followed you. What are we to have, then?” In contrast to yesterday’s gospel reading, where the wealthy man went away dejected because he could not give up his material wealth to follow Jesus, we have St Peter today asking Jesus... Continue Reading →
17 August, Monday — The goodness we seek
Monday of Week 20 in Ordinary Time Eze 24:15-24 Mt 19:16-22 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” There was a rather revealing article recently about the high rate of suicides among Singaporean youth, particularly among those aged between 20 and 29. And in the same week, we had received news of a... Continue Reading →
