Jul 11 – Memorial for St. Benedict, abbot, religious founder Born to Roman nobility, Benedict (c. 480–547) was the twin brother of St. Scholastica. He studied in Rome, Italy, but was dismayed at the lack of discipline and lackadasical attitude of his fellow students. He fled to the mountains near Subiaco, living as a hermit... Continue Reading →
7 March, Saturday — Found Beyond the Script
Saturday of the 2nd Week of Lent Mic 7:14-15,18-20Lk 15:1-3,11-32 “He was lost and is found.” How do we manage people’s reactions when we get ‘lost’? Not simply those who are geographically lost. Like flying to Austria instead of Australia. Or confusing Marina Bay MRT station with Bayfront MRT station to get to Marina Bay... Continue Reading →
17 September, Sunday — The End of the Road
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Ecc 27:33-28:9Rm 14:7-9Mt 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 over... Continue Reading →