(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 [...]
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 [...]