“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 [...]
Luke 13:1-9 Today’s gospel first speaks of the warning and reminder to respond to God when he calls upon us for our duties and purpose in life. This is shown through the Call to Repentance, and not just for those who have greatly sinned, but for all to repent. This is conveyed when questioned “Do you think they were more [...]
Seems like many people are trying their best to capitalise on social media and become content creators. How do you get more people to view your Youtube shorts? Your Instagram reels? When should I post them? Mornings? Evenings? And yet, the greatest movie you are making in full HD (High Definition) is the one with only one release date, when [...]
Last week, I was still in a pensive mood about Lent and began scrolling through Youtube. I could feel the algorithms stalking me, throwing videos my way about Ash Wednesday but I think God was too, that is, stalking me. He knew what I needed to hear. I came across Fr Eric Immel's video1 where he exhorted me to answer [...]
Luke 4:1-13 In the Gospel reading, we see Jesus being tempted, not once but 3 times. After Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan, He was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness and there, over 40 days, He fasted. We were told that by the end of the 40 days, he was hungry. The devil came to Jesus and [...]
My Beloved Child, I have longed for this moment with you. I see the burdens you carry, the silent battles you fight, and the weight pressing upon your heart. I know the nights you lie awake, wondering how you will get through another day. I see the tears you hide from others, the prayers that feel like they go unanswered. [...]
Luke 6:39-45 Today’s gospel speaks of two themes, of which the first being to judge not our brothers and sisters for their slights and failings according to our personal standards and expectations, but rather, direct our focus on our own areas of improvement and reflect on ourselves before casting judgement on others. The parable of the blind guiding the blind [...]
Like most Singaporeans, I am a foodie. I enjoy a good meal or actually have loved a good meal since young. I could show you my adorable humpty-dumpty childhood figure as proof but luckily we lost most of the black & white photos when we moved house. So Lent is round the corner. So is fasting. So do I fast? [...]
We are taught to love and be kind to one another. To be forgiving and not harm others even if we may have suffered harm from them. We may do this because the bible teaches that to do so we will be rewarded in heaven. However, the deeper meaning would be to adopt a forgiving and loving nature in this [...]
Today’s readings focus on where we place our trust and how we live out our faith. The first reading, the prophet Jeremiah urges us to rely on the Lord who is the only true source of strength and stability. The second reading, Saint Paul reminds us that Christ’s resurrection is central to the faith. In the Gospel reading, Jesus turns [...]