20th Apr – Easter Sunday - Flower Arrangement, Theme – Jesus our Risen Lord 1st Reading: Acts 10:34a,37-43, 2nd Reading: Colossians 3:1-4, Gospel: John 20:1-9 In today Gospel's reading we read of the “Empty Tomb”. The disciples did not believe what the women had said, and even those who were present at the tomb were surprise. This is evident by [...]
Acts 10: 34, 37-43 - This passage marks a turning point in the early Christian Church - the inclusion of the Gentiles in God our Father's salvation plan. The core message of Christianity is that Jesus Christ came to bring healing, justice, and salvation to all. And God’s love and salvation are for everyone, not just a specific group, and it invites us to reflect on our own attitudes [...]
In the procession Gospel reading Jesus enters Jerusalem, His mission and identity as the Messiah. Riding on a donkey, He embodies humility and peace, distinguishing Himself from earthly rulers. The crowds were joyful offering Him praise proclaiming Jesus as the King who comes in the name of the Lord, highlight His divine authority and the hope He brings, setting the [...]
In Luke's account, we witness the events of the Last Supper, where Jesus institutes the Eucharist, offering his body and blood as a sacrifice for our sins. This profound act of self-giving love forms the very heart of the Christian faith. Despite knowing that he would soon face betrayal and ultimately sacrifice his life, Jesus remained obedient to God’s will. [...]
A DIVINE MERCY TESTIMONY Alice, my late sister-in-law, was a very successful teacher in Singapore. She suffered from breast cancer and was estranged from her own family. Enduring her illness, she moved to live with her mother and a younger sister’s family for her cancer care. As her illness progressed, she, being a baptised Protestant, asked to be accepted into [...]
Isaiah 43:16-21 signifies a message of hope and renewal, urging the people to forget the former things; and look forward to a new future where God will perform extraordinary acts of redemption, even greater than the Exodus. This is saying that God is about to do something completely new and transformative in their lives, despite the past struggles and exiles; [...]
(John 20:19) I can still hear the strike of the hammer as the soldiers drove the nails into His hands - and the sharp, agonizing cries of pain that followed. I can still see His broken body, beaten beyond recognition, hanging between the two criminals as the sky darkened, as if in mourning. How could this be? The One who calmed [...]
Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 We all are very familiar with the story on the Parable of the Lost Son. The father is seen here as a kind, loving, compassionate and forgiving man who has great love for his two children. His younger son after he had gotten his share of the inheritance, left home and squandered away all the money he [...]
When two friends mentioned this song for Lent, I listened. I usually prefer the old traditional hymns and am not a great fan of modern hymns. But the lyrics were a reality check for me. "It's a beautiful song, emotes the bitter sweetness of how our Lord may have felt. Imagine how Mary felt too walking behind her Son," said [...]
“It is not your duty to look after your parent, it is a blessing.” To this day, I remember the words of my friend, a rebuke clearly in her voice. I totally agree, head down. I do realise it was indeed God’s blessing and providence that my mother now lives with me. Frankly, there are ups and downs, agreements and [...]