Today’s first reading talks about how lepers in the past had to live apart from the rest of the community. This may seem very cruel but back then, there was no medication for leprosy and those with the disease were condemned to a lonely and slow death, partly to keep this health hazard away from the community. During the time [...]
We will have the Lenten reflections as we had them in the previous years. This will be done via zoom. We invite you to gather in the same group for the entire period of Lent to break fast together and then listen to the reflections followed by a sharing amongst those in the group. Dates: 17 Feb to 31 March 2021 Time: After 6pm [...]
Time and time again, our shepherds remind us to pray. We also read in the Bible calling us to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thess 5:17). In today’s Gospel, it provides an insight of Jesus setting aside time & space for our Father. St Mark tells us that Jesus got up in the morning and sought out a lonely place to [...]
The readings suggest that doing God’s work is of paramount importance. There are several parallels between Moses and Jesus. They were persecuted at birth by the reigning monarch and later on when they were leading their people to the one true God. Moses’ unwavering faith carried the Israelites to the land of milk and honey after overcoming many challenges. His [...]
When was the last time you felt an immense, overwhelming sense of urgency to do something? Perhaps it was the tone in which the instruction was delivered, coupled with a deadline, where a failure to act would result in a catastrophic outcome. In such situations, time is never a luxury and there is often no room to deliberate; the situation [...]
The first reading can be divided into three segments: (1) the triple call of Samuel; (2) God reveals his presence in response to Samuel’s readiness; and (3) Samuel would proclaim what he had heard, We find this same pattern in our vocation as believers. Three times Samuel is called and he fails to recognize that the source is not Eli but almighty [...]
How will you shape my day today? I will not question you O Lord But will put my trust in you For you are my protector and divine providence In you I have all that I need For your love is everlasting and your faithfulness never ending. I will not question you O Lord For you are the Great Creator, [...]
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The gospel of the Epiphany Sunday, tells us that Jesus, Son of God brought the Good News of salvation to people of all races. The Magi or wise men from another culture came to offer Jesus gifts for a royal messiah. Their homage symbolize Jesus as the saviour of all races and cultures. The Magi represent the Gentiles’ search for [...]
