Oct 16 – Memorial for St. Hedwig, Religious; Memorial for St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin St. Hedwig (1174–1243)was the daughter of the Duke of Croatia, and aunt of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. She married Prince Henry I of Silesia and Poland in 1186 at the age of 12, and became the mother of seven. She... Continue Reading →
3 October, Friday — Walking the Path
Friday of Week 26 in Ordinary Time Bar 1:15-22 Lk 10:13-16 “... did you want to be exalted high as heaven?...” I have always been the 'chubby kid' and constantly struggled with my weight. Actually, that’s not really true. I just hadn’t cared. For years, I had continued to enjoy my food, but I didn't... Continue Reading →
16 August, Saturday — Undivided attention on Jesus
Saturday of Week 19 in Ordinary Time Jos 24:14-29Mk 19:13-15 “It is the Lord our God we choose to serve; it is his voice that we will obey. Military and political leaders often have to take an oath of office when they assume a new position. There is often the intent to uphold certain ethos... Continue Reading →
11 March, Tuesday — How to pray
Tuesday of the 1st Week of Lent Isa 55:10-11Mt 6:7-15 “…do not babble as the pagans do…” On the back of yesterday’s Gospel focusing on almsgiving, one of the three pillars of Lent, today’s Gospel touches on prayer. It is safe to assume that many know the importance of prayer in the life of a... Continue Reading →
3 August, Saturday – When The Children Cry
Saturday of Week 17 in Ordinary Time Jer 26:11-16,24Mt 14:1-12 Then, during the celebrations for Herod’s birthday, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company, and so delighted Herod that he promised on oath to give her anything she asked. Prompted by her mother she said, "Give me John the Baptist's head, here, on a... Continue Reading →
14 April, Sunday — Witnesses of God’s mercy, love and works
3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 3:13-15,17-191 Jn 2:1-5Lk 24:35-48 “You are witnesses…” We are witnesses to God’s mercy and love. Since last year, I have been assisting to tutor students at Club Rainbow. But this centre is unique because all the children there have special needs. As a person with special needs, I have found... Continue Reading →
25 February, Sunday — Just to thank you, Lord
2nd Sunday of Lent Gen 22:1-2,9-13,15-18Rm 8:31-34Mk 9:2-10 A thanksgiving sacrifice I make… Lent is a season where we, Catholics, are called to sacrifice. Many Catholics have decided to give up on something like social media, meat, or other forms of sacrifice. We also usually tie up our sacrifices to a few prayer intentions. And... Continue Reading →
19 October, Thursday — Why be Catholic?
Oct 19 – Memorial for Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, martyrs; Memorial for St. Paul of the Cross, Priest St. John de Brebeuf (1593–1649) was a French Jesuit. He wanted to enter the priesthood since young, but his health was so bad there were doubts he could make it. His posting as... Continue Reading →
19 August, Saturday — Children of God
Aug 19 – Memorial for St. John Eudes, priest, religious founder John Eudes (1601-1680) established seminaries, and founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary Eudists to promote virtuous secular parochial clergy not bound by vows, but dedicated to improving the clergy through seminaries and missions. He also founded the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity... Continue Reading →
14 May, Sunday — Living in the Lord
6th Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8,14-171 Pt 3:15-18Jn 14:15-21 You are in me and I am in you I recall a testimony I heard more than a few years ago, when we were privileged to hear from a brother who had decided to join the seminary after almost four years of soul searching, questioning and... Continue Reading →
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