Looking up to the sky, Fr Sam said that he had asked for a sign from heaven that there are angels. No answer. His phone rang. Caller id: St Michael. When Fr Sam related this incident during his homily, I found it particularly intriguing (and amused) as I had just watched a YouTube video that morning about the existence of [...]
In Joel 2: 1-2, we read of how the Day of the Lord harkens. We are extolled to “blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy mountain! Let all the inhabitants of the land tremble, for the day of the Lord is coming, it is near, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and [...]
There are some who take life like it is a race, and they keep on running, running as fast as they can, before their time runs out. The race has been to strive to excel at school, at work, and at every other aspect of life. For some, this is expected by family members and loved ones. We live [...]
The Formative Years with the Mandarin Youth Legion of Mary “In the past, if I knew that something had happened to someone, I would go up to that person and comfort them. However, now if I see that they are not doing anything, I go up to them and ask - are you okay or not? Before I joined the [...]
The term “freedom” is thrown about without a care these days. The world is abuzz with trending topics such as 1) “The freedom to love” – I should be free to love whoever, and however I want, and marry whomever I wish, be it with regard to homosexual, promiscuous flings – heterosexual or otherwise, polygamous sexual relations, with a non-living [...]
“Give us this day our daily bread.” When we utter those words in the Lord’s Prayer, do we truly believe that we will be provided for daily? This Sunday’s readings prompt us to reflect on how we pray and how we approach Our Father in prayer. Jesus tells his disciples and us, the model way of praying - the [...]
Am I my brother’s keeper? In Genesis chapter 4, we read of how Cain brought grain and how Abel brought the best part of the firstlings of his flock as First Fruit offerings to the Lord God. While Abel’s offering was seen as acceptable, and the Lord God knows the heart and the secret intentions of His people, Cain’s offering [...]
On 11 Jun 2022, the Level 4, 5 and 6 children took a learning trip to the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden (JBCG). Using their 5 senses to experience nature, they pondered about their creator, Our Father in Heaven. Read what our children experienced! From Kaelyn (L4 child): "I enjoyed the nature, being with my friends, and learning about God through [...]
Abraham, without hesitation, goes out of his way to make the unexpected guests feel welcome and comfortable. Though it is the hottest part of the day he puts their needs above his and gives the best of what he has. Abraham offers this hospitality because it was in him to do so. All his years of upbringing, watching his parents [...]
The word, “hospitality” can be traced to the 14th century Old French, ospitalité which means “hospital”, and which in turn comes from the Latin, hospitalitem, which means “friendliness to guests” (Online Etymology Dictionary, n.d.). Hospitality places emphasis on a relationship between the host and guest, to the extent that the host is expected to provide respite and care to the [...]