When I recently read a reflection that the apostles must have been traumatised by the cruel death of our Lord Jesus, the term PTSD or Post-traumatic Stress Disorder came to mind. And for just a while, I tried to step into their shoes. Was I watching Jesus from a distance? Was I afraid to be recognised as a friend of [...]
Encounter Praise and Worship Saturday, 20 April 8pm Bethel Ministry Recollection Wed 1 May 2024 9am For all ministries Register: tinyurl.com/CSMMinistryRecollection2024 Holy Hour Fri 3 May 2024 7pm Bethel Rosary 10, 17, 24 & 31 May 6.30pm Mother Mary's Grotto The Ascension of the Lord [...]
What motivates you? According to American psychologist Abraham Harold Maslow who developed what is famously known as Maslow’s hierarchy of needs - that a human’s basic needs must be met first before we pursue other higher needs. Usually depicted in a pyramid form, these basic needs are our physiological needs that form the base or foundation of living i.e. [...]
Encounter Praise and Worship Saturday, 20 April 8pm Bethel Formation Family Session 20 Apr 2024 Saturday, 9-10am Bethel Some burning questions about the Catholic Faith? Bring them to Evening Brew Friday, 27 Apr 8pm St Michael's Patio New Process of the RCIA We [...]
"Look at the cross and let Jesus gaze on you." This was what the priest asked of me towards the end of my penitential session. What did it mean? Sinner that I am (and unfortunately, will be again), will Jesus rebuke me when he gazes on me? Sometimes children need to be scolded so they do not repeat the same [...]
Encounter Holy Week Schedule 28 March - 31 March 28 March, Maundy Thursday - 9pm EC | Adoration after EC till midnight 29 March, Good Friday - 7.30am Lauds + 8am Service (English) | 10am Service (Mandarin) | 3pm Service (English) 30 March, Easter Vigil - 7.30pm EC Note: Easter Vigil will be [...]
Encounter Chrism Mass 2024 28 March 2024 Thursday, 10.30am The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Holy Week Schedule 28 March - 31 March 28 March, Maundy Thursday - 9pm EC | Adoration after EC till midnight 29 March, Good Friday - 7.30am Lauds + 8am Service (English) [...]
Encounter An Art & Faith Talk 22 Mar 2024 Friday, 8-10pm St Andrew/St Paul Room The Last 7 Days of the Life of Jesus What did Jesus do during his last seven days? Join us as we explore art pieces of these significant events. Through this, we can reflect on the most sacred [...]
Encounter An Art & Faith Talk 22 Mar 2024 Friday, 8-10pm St Andrew/St Paul Room The Last 7 Days of the Life of Jesus What did Jesus do during his last seven days? Join us as we explore art pieces of these significant events. Through this, we can reflect on the most sacred [...]
"This Lenten season, I took a personal journey to be closer with God. Even with my grueling work schedule, I took the time to finish whatever I could within the working day and make it to church to be part of the 3-day Recollection and Stations of the Cross. From deep within your heart, when you know you want to [...]
