After the Crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples spent most of their time in a kind of exile – this was seen physically – they locked themselves indoors, and this was also seen psychologically – they returned to the things which they knew, they were familiar, and comfortable with – they returned to their trade as fishermen. It was not easy [...]
In the movie Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye, a poor Jewish milkman is delivering milk, pulling the cart himself as his horse has taken the day off. He has a question for God: Dear God, you made many, many poor people. I realize, of course, that it's no shame to be poor But it's no great honour, either. So what would [...]
One of the things I dislike more than public speaking is difficult conversations. According to Google, “A difficult conversation is any situation where the needs/wants, opinions or perceptions of the involved parties are diverse, with their feelings and emotions running strong. Usually the reason behind such strong feelings and emotions is that they have a lot at stake and they dread the [...]
The Covid-19 virus otherwise known as the 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease has as of the 12th of February 2020, killed more than 1,000 people, infected over more than 42,000, and reached some 25 countries, according to the World Health Organisation. The virus is thought to have originated from bats, and was transmitted to human beings via intermediary contact through other [...]
Recently I came across the K-Pop Group BTS and discovered they had a strong fandom of followers known collectively as ARMY. BTS’s messaging across their music albums resonates with young people across the globe – one of which was to tell young people to ‘Love Yourself’. The BTS ARMY, in turn, show their loyalty and love in many ways. As [...]
Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfil (Matt 5:17). What did Jesus mean by this? He did not reject the laws of old taught by Moses, Abraham and the prophets, but demand of his followers a more perfect, more sincere, fulfilment of them. He [...]
The Bishop’s Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei decided in 2007, that abstaining from meat will no longer be the only expression of this ancient tradition of abstinence. This is a change from the previous decision which required the abstaining from meat on all Fridays. The removal of the abstinence from meat does not mean the obligation to abstain on Fridays is [...]
Whether we feel if we were born to be a leader or not, all of us have been given leadership in some area. As Christ-centred leaders, our goal is to positively influence others and change hearts according to the Word of God. We can show Christ in our workplace and through leadership by being responsible, living life with morals and [...]
You are the salt of the earth. You are a child of God. A child of God created in the image and likeness of the creator is the salt of the earth. St Perpetua of Carthage once said “When my father in his affection for me was trying to turn me from my purpose by arguments and thus weaken my [...]
When I first saw the words ‘SACRED SILENCE’ flashed on the screen during the Eucharistic Celebration, I was immediately reminded how reverent one should be during the service. It was also kind of sad to have to be reminded. Shouldn’t we be mindful that we are in the Lord’s presence? Do we feel his holiness around us? Are we God-fearing [...]