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 [...]
Theme – Feast of the Holy Angels Today’s Gospel reading on “Temptation to Sin” is asking us if we would have the courage to cut off our hand or foot and pluck out our eye to avoid sin. This is graphic language that Jesus chose to use to motivate us to action. The hand, foot and eye in the teaching [...]
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 [...]
Theme – Christ, the Son of Man Today’s Gospel reading on “The Greatness in the Kingdom” is about the desires that we all have for greatness which is a good and natural desire. Due to original sin, every good and natural desire is disordered. Hence, the desire we have for greatness can become an obsession, a cause of discouragement when [...]
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 [...]
Theme – Christ, the Son of Man In today’s Gospel reading Jesus’ teaching is on how we must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him. It is a journey to saving our eternal soul and to discover a spiritual fulfilment that surpasses anything this world has to offer. It begins with us choosing the Cross on every level [...]
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 [...]
Today’s Gospel reflects Peter’s acknowledgement of Jesus being the Messiah, and the author Mark deliberately placed this in the middle of the Gospel, as it is a continuation of encouraging the reader to reflect and ponder if they themselves view Jesus as the Messiah, with Chapter1 being prompted by the Author themselves, and Chapter 15 being prompted by the Centurion [...]