Sep 29 – Feast of the Holy Archangels, Michael, Gabriel, Raphael You should be aware that the word ‘angel’ denotes a function rather than a nature. Those holy spirits of heaven have indeed always been spirits. They can only be called angels when they deliver some message. Moreover, those who deliver messages of lesser importance... Continue Reading →
6 April, Monday — Easter: Beyond Solution and Event — a Presence
Easter Monday Acts 2:14,22-33Mt 28:8-15 “You have made known the way of life to me, you will fill me with gladness through your presence.” I recently watched a show, The House of Dancing Water, in Macao. The story follows a male protagonist drawn into a strange and shifting world, where a princess is held captive... Continue Reading →
19 August, Tuesday — The Lord is Peace
Tuesday of Week 20 in Ordinary TimeJgs 6:11-24Mt 19:23-30 “Peace be with you; have no fear…” In the Old Testament, people often feared encountering God directly. In His presence, the awareness of His overwhelming holiness, coupled with their own human sinfulness, created a natural sense of dread. The belief that a direct encounter with God... Continue Reading →
