A few years ago, I chanced upon these two Christian classics, Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawence and Abandonment to Dividend Providence by Jean Pierre De Caussade. These two books left a deep impression on me as they gave me very practical tips on daily Christian living, despite being written almost three centuries ago. Incidentally both authors [...]
The Gospel today encourages us to rethink our understanding of leadership as shown in Jesus’s example. Especially in a world which often celebrates power, Jesus calls us to a way of life marked by humility and service. James and John’s request to sit at Jesus’ right and left in glory reveals a desire for recognition and influence, a longing that [...]
To follow Jesus, we should always be ready, just like His first disciples who left everything to follow Him without hesitation. The story of the rich man in Mark 10:17-30 teaches us that our true treasure should be in heaven, not on earth. The rich man was sad when Jesus asked him to sell his possessions and give to the [...]
Job 10:21-27 This I know: that my Avenger lives, and he, the Last, will take his stand on earth. After my awaking, he will set me close to him, and from my flesh I shall look on God. My eyes widened. Avenger? My Lord the Avenger? Job, you continue to open my eyes. Jesus is our superhero. High-five! He fights [...]
Such a beautiful verse in today’s Gospel (MK 10:7-8) for this reason, a man shall leave his father and mother and the two shall become one. In this sacrament of matrimony, the married couple vow for the unity of each other and they also bear witness to Christ’s union with His Church. It is therefore not so much a sacrament [...]
I'm so grateful to have been blessed with ticket to the Papal mass on 12 September 2024! When I first learned that tickets were available for balloting, I had signed up without much expectation because I do not usually win anything at lucky draws or TOTO. I didn’t expect anything different this time. I was not even aware that the [...]
There were other exorcists during the time of Jesus. When told about this, Jesus warns against intolerance and jealousy towards others, stating “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. Anyone who gives [...]
My Confirmation name is Grace. I can’t remember if it was my mum or my godma who chose the name for me. I think I was 11 years old then. I didn’t like the name. I only knew of one girl with the name of Grace, and I wasn’t at all impressed that I was being named ‘like’ her. And [...]
Whilst on the way to Capernaum, Jesus noticed that the disciples were in heated discussions . Even though he knew what they were arguing about, he asked them specifically, hoping to draw a confession from them. However, they were too afraid (or perhaps guilty) to admit that they were arguing about who will be the greatest. Knowing what was on [...]
Madonna’s Material World was released in 1985 and the blatant declaration that ‘I am a material girl living in a material world’ probably struck the right chord with many females who had high aspirations of having a career. And those familiar with the song would know it issued a challenge to the boys that they had to step it up [...]