Pentecost Sunday The Christian holiday of Pentecost is a moveable feast, which is celebrated on the 50th day (the seventh Sunday) from Easter Sunday. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1–31). The holiday is also called ‘White Sunday’ or... Continue Reading →
29 May, Thursday — Learning to Rejoice in the Ascension
Ascension The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ (also called the Solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday, or sometimes Holy Thursday) commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven. It is one of the ecumenical (shared by multiple denominations) feasts of Christian churches, ranking with the feasts of the Passion and Pentecost. Following the account of Acts 1:3 that the... Continue Reading →
11 May, Sunday — Lost & Found
Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we welcome Susanah, a cradle Catholic who spent three-quarters of her life in ‘desert wanderings’. Seven years ago, she irreversibly let God love her. In so doing, she finally ‘got it’ – her identity and purpose; to be who God wants her to be, so she can set hearts... Continue Reading →
6 March, Thursday — Choosing the right path
Thursday after Ash Wednesday Deu 30:15-20Lk 9:22-25 “... let him renounce himself and take up his cross every day and follow me…” Growing up, my grand-aunt, whom I was living with, often promised me little treats if I behaved, or did what she wanted me to. I looked forward to doing well, often because of... Continue Reading →
5 March, Wednesday — Our duties as God’s earthly representatives
Ash Wednesday Jl 2:12-182 Cor 5:20-6:2Mt 6:1-6,16-18 “We are ambassadors for Christ.” As God’s children, we are called to be His earthly representatives and ambassadors. We represent His love and mercy to the world. Yet, how often do we neglect this sacred duty, choosing instead to turn away from our divine mission and acting against... Continue Reading →
14 February, Friday — He Listens, He Answers, He Builds.
14 Feb -- Dedication of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd is the oldest Roman Catholic church in Singapore, built in 1847. It is located in the Museum Planning Area within the Civic District. Bounded by the parallel Queen and Victoria Streets, and Bras Basah Road (which runs perpendicular to both streets), the cathedral sits within shaded grounds. Much of its... Continue Reading →
7 January, Tuesday – Another Day In Paradise
Tuesday after Epiphany Sunday 1 Jn 4:7-10Mk 6:34-44 Anyone who fails to love can never have known God, because God is love. As I read through today’s mass readings, the first reading caught my attention because it was about Love. Yet again, Love is featuring in one of my allocated reflections. I think maybe it might just... Continue Reading →
6 January, Monday — We see the details in the Light
Monday after Epiphany 1 Jn 3:22-4:6Mt 4:12-17,23-25 The people that lived in darkness have seen a great light; on those who dwell in a land of shadow and death light has dawned. Decades ago, I had a job that involved a great deal of overlapping data in record keeping. Things that had to be entered, here,... Continue Reading →
5 January, Sunday — Choose Light
Jan 5 -- Epiphany of the Lord Epiphany, also known as Theophany in Eastern Christian traditions, is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child, and thus Jesus Christ's physical manifestation to the Gentiles. It is sometimes called Three Kings' Day, and in some traditions celebrated... Continue Reading →
24 December, Tuesday — Sharing the light of Christ
24 December 2 Sam 7:1-5,8-12,14,16Lk 1:67-79 “…you will go before the Lord to prepare the way for him… to give light to those who live in darkness and the shadow of death.” Tomorrow, we celebrate Christmas Day, the day when our Saviour is born. So today, we anticipate the joyous day by preparing our souls... Continue Reading →
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