How much joy is there in our hearts? Are we a joyful people, or have we become so preoccupied with so many things that we have become less and less joyful? Sometimes the way we have lived our lives or the circumstances around us, either through our own doing, or through other factors, could cause
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 7 December 2014 – 2nd Sunday of Advent Year B8 December 2014 – The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Solemnity9 December 2014 – Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Advent10 December 2014 – Wednesday of
Growing in relationship with God requires us to be in tune with the will of God. We need to get involved and do our part. Some of us may have thought that we could become closer to God by praying all the time, but we neglect in being loving and charitable to others. On the
Some people are quite fearful of different things. Some are fearful of what is going to happen to their future, some are fearful of their health or family situation, some are fearful of being lonely and abandoned, some are even fearful of unnecessary things. But as Christians, what should be our attitude towards fear? Should
Every once in a while, some of us may be suffering from some form of burnout or tiredness, depending on how severe our situation has become. This is why we are constantly advised not to overdo things and not to try to be a hero. We are called to glorify God, but we should also
How many of us actually bother about the small things or the small stuff? Sometimes we hear people tell us, “don’t sweat the small stuff,” or “look at the bigger picture,” or even “think big.” When we have plenty, would we still look out for one small item or thing which has been lost? Some
Do we make it a practice to do the will of God, or are we doing our own will? Sometimes we say we are doing God’s will, but in actuality, we are doing our own thing. It seems easier to do things we are comfortable with, and to avoid those things which are less desirable
If you were given a choice to drive from one place to another, either by using the old road, or by using the highway, which would you choose? Some of us may not be so keen to use the highway, since the highway may impose hefty toll charges. But supposing the highway had no or
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 30 November 2014 – 1st Sunday of Advent Year B1 December 2014 – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent2 December 2014 – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent3 December 2014 – Saint Francis Xavier, Priest –
How much faith do we really have in God? Some of us say we have faith but at the back of our mind some may be doubting whether God really listens to our prayers or cares for us. Some look for other sources for help, thinking that it is better to have a backup plan,
