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 [...]
A Mother and Daughter's Journey In life’s most difficult moments, one often feels lost and hopeless. Yet, God's voice can still be heard, guiding, comforting, and leading us toward healing. For May and her mother Mdm Lim, their extraordinary journey is a powerful blend of personal encounters with the Holy Spirit, divine prompting, and scriptural encouragement, a story of transformation [...]
The readings speak of being called to spread the message of God. The persons in the bible readings either have first hand encounters with God or Jesus. Many at the time would have had similar encounters yet they did not follow through as they were not led to do so by the Holy Spirit. Our Faith can be as strong [...]
My late husband Mike always had a Plan A and a Plan B. After all we know this adage “Fail to Plan. Plan to Fail.” Perhaps what should be in the back of our minds, or actually the front, is our belief that God has a plan for each of us. I don’t understand how God does it, but hindsight [...]
Today's gospel describes the presentation of Jesus at the temple, the purification ritual of Mary, and the encounters with Simeon and Anna. It is very meaningful and offers the following points for reflection. • Obedience to the Law: Mary and Joseph bring Jesus to the temple to fulfill the requirements of the Law of Moses. Their obedience highlights the [...]
My generation of rebels who grew up with rock band Pink Floyd (“The Wall”) will recall their lyrics of angst against abuse and how bricks were a metaphor for one’s painful experiences, of having to conform to society. We don't need no education We don't need no thought control… Those experiencing dark days, then and now, could well identify with [...]
In Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest [...]
Today we celebrate the Sunday of the Word of God, a day devoted to celebrating, studying, and sharing God’s Word. Pope Francis established this special day to remind us that “we should never take God’s Word for granted, but instead let ourselves be nourished by it, in order to acknowledge and live fully our relationship with God and with our brothers [...]
Much of what we understand from the past, stems from the fragments and the bits and pieces of the puzzle that are unearthed every now and then. Biblical antiquities are especially rare and contentious, as the sites of importance tend to be completely destroyed, altered beyond recognition, or damaged due to the continuous cycles of war and occupation, development, and [...]