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Forgive You, Forgive Me. A Journey to Forgiveness and Healing

My mother-in-law is truly remarkable. She may be petite, but her character is strong and admirable. She is loud, straightforward, and unapologetically blunt, which sets her apart. Not only is she an amazing cook who can prepare big, sumptuous meals to feed a crowd, but she also has a big heart. Her strength and resilience were evident when my father-in-law [...]

By |2023-09-15T18:32:23+08:00September 15th, 2023|Building Koinonia, Building Koinonia, Featured story|Comments Off on Forgive You, Forgive Me. A Journey to Forgiveness and Healing

God’s Will, Not Your Will: Embracing the Cross

When I first encountered the Our Father's Prayer in a convent school, its true meaning eluded me. We recited it as part of our National Pledge, but its depth remained hidden. Only during my RCIA journey was the veil lifted, and I grasped why Jesus taught His disciples how to pray to our Father. "Your Will Be Done, on earth [...]

By |2023-09-01T20:18:02+08:00September 1st, 2023|Building Koinonia, Building Koinonia, Featured story|Comments Off on God’s Will, Not Your Will: Embracing the Cross

Living the Family Life and Faith

Living in this highly competitive society, there is a constant challenge with regard to living my family life in line with our faith. I am guilty at times for channeling efforts towards worldly pursuits. So we continually trust God and pray for His guidance. For instilling faith in our daily lives, we have taken various baby steps throughout the years. [...]

By |2023-08-25T16:39:44+08:00August 24th, 2023|Building Koinonia, Building Koinonia, Featured story|Comments Off on Living the Family Life and Faith

Father of the Fatherless and Protector of Widows

As Catholics, we belong to a large, united family with over 1.3 billion followers worldwide. We take pride in our faith, which is guided not only by the Bible but also by the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). This book covers important aspects of worship, following Jesus, and prayer. It shows the depth and richness of our beliefs. But [...]

By |2023-09-20T14:26:13+08:00January 20th, 2023|Building Koinonia, Building Koinonia, Featured story|Comments Off on Father of the Fatherless and Protector of Widows