May 1 – Feast of St. Joseph the Worker St. Joseph (d. 1st century) was a descendant of the House of David. He was a layman, a builder by trade; traditionally a carpenter, but may have been a stone worker. He was the earthly spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the foster and adoptive father... Continue Reading →
27 December, Sunday — Extended Family
The Holy Family Sir 3:2-6,12-14Col 3:12-21Lk 2:22-40 Over all these clothes, to keep them together and complete them, put on love. I gave birth to my second child this year during lockdown in Singapore, and what was meant to be a joyous occasion became quite an unexpected challenge. For starters, our respective families do... Continue Reading →
3 December, Thursday — Our House
Dec 3 – Feast of St. Francis Xavier, presbyter, religious, missionary (Principal Patron of Foreign Missions) St. Francis Xavier (1506-1552) was a nobleman from the Basque region. He studied and taught philosophy at the University of Paris, and planned a career as a professor. He was a friend of St. Ignatius of Loyola, who convinced him... Continue Reading →
11 May, Monday — We Are Flesh, But Given the Holy Spirit
Monday of the 5th week of EastertideActs 14:5-18John 14:21-26But even then he did not leave you without evidence of himself in the good things he does for you...Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the realisation that even while your spirit is willing, the yoke of your flesh pulls you into despair? A friend recently shared... Continue Reading →
3 April, Friday – At Your Service
Jeremiah 20:10-13John 10:31-42 At least believe in the work I do; then you will know for sure that the Father is in me and I am in the Father Amid our current pandemic situation, if someone does good deeds, others will comment that it is hypocrisy. If someone shows indifference, others will comment that they... Continue Reading →
