Thursday of Week 10 in Ordinary Time 2 Cor 3:15-4:1,3-6Mt 5:20-26 “But I say this to you” I always chuckle when I come across this verse. I picture Jesus, in a very Singapore accent, saying in Hokkien (a local dialect), “Nim peh ka ler kong…” that loosely translates to “Your Father tells you this…” and... Continue Reading →
23 August, Monday – Understanding True Worth
Aug 23 – Memorial for St. Rose of Lima, virgin A beautiful girl and devoted daughter, Rose (1586-1617) was so devoted to her vow of chastity, she used pepper and lye to ruin her complexion so she would not be attractive. She lived and meditated in a garden, raising vegetables and making embroidered items to... Continue Reading →
4 November, Wednesday — Rejoicing
Nov 4 – Memorial for St. Charles Borromeo, bishop St. Charles (1538-1584) was born to a wealthy, noble family, the third of six children, and the son of Count Giberto II Borromeo and Marghertita de’ Medici. He was the nephew of Pope Pius IV. He suffered from a speech impediment, but studied in Milan, and at... Continue Reading →
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