Wednesday of Week 24 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 Lk 7:31-35 Be ambitious for the higher gifts. We’ve just concluded a 4-week retreat via Zoom with my spiritual director, who conducted it for just over 20 of us from my ministry. Well, it wasn’t 4 whole weeks but just one session a week, where... Continue Reading →
13 September, Sunday — The End of the Road
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ecc 27:33-28:9Rm 14:7-9 Mt 18:21-35 Remember the commandments... As I reflected on today’s readings, I couldn’t help but realise how God was drumming home to me the need to constantly stop and check myself, especially in the area of dealing with my staff. Having had to deal with three resignations... Continue Reading →
12 September, Saturday — What Comes Out From the Fullness of Your Heart?
1 Cor 10:14-22Lk 6:43-49 For a man’s words flow out of what fills his heart Having encountered all kinds of people in my life, I always make sure I am nice to whoever I meet, no matter who they are and how they act towards me. I reckon that over time, these people will usually... Continue Reading →
11 September, Friday — Winning the War
Friday of Week 23 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 9:16-19,22-27 Lk 6:39-42 ...we do it for a wreath that will never wither. I will be ‘celebrating’ my over 10 years of service at my current workplace this year, not at our annual staff dinner but virtually. As part of the festivities, my HR division is putting... Continue Reading →
10 September, Thursday — A Gratitude of the Day
Thursday of Week 23 in Ordinary Time 1 Cor 8:1-7,11-13Lk 6:27-38 A good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. In today's Gospel, Jesus’ instructions may be tough, but they are also all about gratitude. Even those who are hard-hearted will get softened by our generosity and love over... Continue Reading →
7 September, Monday — True Repentance
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 →
