19 December Jgs 13:2-7,24-25Lk 1:5-25 “How can I be sure of this?” My most recent encounter with today's Gospel passage was during an Advent Recollection titled “Hope”, on 30 November at the Church of St Ignatius in Singapore. As we reflected on the story of Advent, I found myself listening to this Gospel not just... Continue Reading →
4 February, Sunday — “Walk this way…”
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Job 7:1-4,6-71 Cor 9:16-19,22-23Mk 1:29-39 He went to her, took her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever left her and she began to wait on them. I am someone who likes processes and structure. Even while training for a particular race, I have to rely on... Continue Reading →
27 November, Sunday — Get Ready
1st Sunday of Advent Isa 2:1-5Rom 13:11-14Mt 24:37-44 "The Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect." AWAKE and PREPARE – it is ADVENT!!! The most hopeful and anticipatory of all seasons. Even those who don’t recognize Christ join in celebration of this season that points to hope, love, joy. Advent is... Continue Reading →
13 May, Thursday — Preparation
May 13 - The Ascension of the Lord The Ascension of Jesus is Christian teaching that Christ physically departed from Earth by rising into Heaven, in the presence of eleven of his apostles. According to the New Testament narrative, the Ascension occurred forty days after the resurrection. In the Christian tradition, reflected in the major Christian creeds and confessional statements, God exalted Jesus after his death, raising him from the dead and... Continue Reading →
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