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 [...]
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-centered 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 [...]
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 consequences [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What year were you born? Are you a rat, rabbit or like me, a horse? During the Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown and even in some heartlands, you will be able to find the Chinese zodiac featured prominently to help you discover what’s in store for you in 2020. It is exciting reading, isn’t it? But you don’t really [...]
In 2020, we are reminded by our parish priests to choose an area we would like to improve on and start working on it. Let’s begin with a topic that we often take for granted - Stewardship. Owner VS Stewardship There are 2 ways to look at things - Owner or Steward. Which is better? Owner An Owner perceives that [...]
What year were you born? Are you a rat, rabbit or like me, a horse? During the Chinese New Year celebrations in Chinatown and even in some heartlands, you will be able to find the Chinese zodiac featured prominently to help you discover what’s in store for you in 2020. It is exciting reading, isn’t it? But you don’t really [...]