In Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest [...]
Much of what we understand from the past, stems from the fragments and the bits and pieces of the puzzle that are unearthed every now and then. Biblical antiquities are especially rare and contentious, as the sites of importance tend to be completely destroyed, altered beyond recognition, or damaged due to the continuous cycles of war and occupation, development, and [...]
Encounter Praise & Worship 18 Jan 2025 8pm at Bethel CNY Eucharistic Celebrations Timing – Day 1: 29 Jan 2025 - 7:45am – Mandarin - 9:30am - English Day 2: 30 Jan 2025 - 7.30am - English Formation Registration for L1 Catechism for those born in 2018 Calling all Parents and [...]
As we celebrate The Epiphany of the Lord, have we wondered what the word, “Epiphany” means? "Epiphany" means “manifestation’. We honour this moment in time when the Christ Child was made manifest to the world, and we mark the change in the liturgical calendar as the solemnity of Epiphany also marks the end of the Christmas season in the Roman [...]
The Gospels that recount the infancy narratives are the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Luke’s Gospel speaks of the events leading up to Jesus’ birth, where Mary and Joseph found no room in the inn. We are also told that an angel appeared to shepherds tending their flock to bring them the joyous tidings of Jesus’ birth. The shepherds then [...]
Encounter Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to join us in a special time of intercessory prayer. This is a season to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ brings into our lives, and through intercessory prayer, we can bring the needs of others before [...]
Encounter Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to join us in a special time of intercessory prayer. This is a season to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ brings into our lives, and through intercessory prayer, we can bring the needs of others before [...]
Encounter Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season of Advent, we invite you to join us in a special time of intercessory prayer. This is a season to reflect on the hope, peace, joy, and love that Christ brings into our lives, and through intercessory prayer, we can bring the needs of others before [...]
Encounter Praise and Worship Night 16 Nov 8 pm, Bethel Romans 12:11-17. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. Advent Intercessory Prayer Invitation As we enter this holy season [...]
This year, at the meeting of the Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals, Pope Francis approved the canonisation of 15 people, including the millennial Blessed Carlo Acutis. On 20 October 2024, 14 of these were canonised as saints. They were: The Martyrs of Damascus, a group of 11 men who were executed in 1860 for refusing to renounce their Christian faith and [...]