6th day within the Octave of Christmas 1 Jn 2:12-17Lk 2:36-40 You must not love this passing world or anything that is in the world. The love of the Father cannot be in any man who loves the world, because nothing the world has to offer -- the sensual body, the lustful eye, pride in possessions... Continue Reading →
7 February, Tuesday — Honour Thy Father
Tuesday of Week 5 in Ordinary Time Gen 1:20-2:4 Mk 7:1-13 “How ingeniously you get round the commandment of God in order to preserve your own tradition!” During this season of Chinese New Year, I am usually reminded (by my parents at least) of all the traditions that come with the festivities. For instance, having... Continue Reading →
May 6, Wednesday — The Light of the World
Wednesday of the 4th Week of Eastertide Acts 12:24-13:5John 12:44-50 “I, the light, have come into the world, so that whoever believes in me need not stay in the dark any more.” A lot has happened in one year. Last Easter, the tragedy stemming from terrorist attacks in the Sri Lankan Catholic and Christian community... Continue Reading →