19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Kgs 19:9,11-13Rm 9:1-5Mt 14:22-33 …there came the sound of a gentle breeze. I’m proud to be a Singaporean, and every National Day, you might hear me belting out the chorus of my favourite National Day song: "This is home, truly,Where I know I must be;Where my dreams wait for... Continue Reading →
30 December, Monday — Pursuing God
6th day within the octave of Christmas 1 Jn 2:12-17Lk 2:36-40 ...nothing the world has to offer…could ever come from the Father but only from the world… I am a consummate social media consumer and have used these platforms for my work and to 'pass time'. I have noticed that videos that go viral tend... Continue Reading →
21 January, Sunday — Who do you want to be?
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Jon 3:1-5,101 Cor 7:29-31Mk 1:14-20 ...the world as we know it is passing away. Some time back, I started watching the video series titled “Who Am I to Judge” by Dr Edward Sri. The series is available on the formed.org website, which is accessible via a parish subscription. The first... Continue Reading →
16 January, Tuesday — Don’t just look in the mirror
Tuesday of Week 2 in Ordinary Time 1 Sam 16:1-13Mk 2:23-28 “God does not see as man sees…” King Saul disobeyed God. He kept the spoils of war against the Amalekites instead of destroying everything that belonged to them. When confronted by Samuel, he tried to justify his actions instead of repenting. That was enough.... Continue Reading →
6 November, Saturday – Serving One, Not Two Masters.
Saturday of Week 31 in Ordinary Time Rm 16:3-6,16,22-27Lk 16:9-15 "….but God knows your hearts." In today’s reading, Jesus tells us that we cannot be both wealthy and serve the Lord, as if God and money are in opposing teams. It calls to mind the parable of the rich young man who did not want... Continue Reading →
2 October, Saturday — You cannot go astray from God without consequence
Oct 2 – Memorial for The Guardian Angels The term ‘guardian angels’ refers to the belief that each soul has an angel who is available to shepherd the soul through life, and help bring them to God. Belief in the reality of angels, their mission as messengers of God, and Man’s interaction with them, goes back... Continue Reading →
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