What sort of lives have we been living thoughout this year? Have we been living only for ourselves and perhaps for our immediate family members? Or have we been living a life of compassion and love towards our neighbour, especially the poor, the destitude, the needy, etc.? Do we know who is our neighbour? When
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 16 Nov 2014 – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A17 Nov 2014 – Monday of Week 33 Year 218 Nov 2014 – Tuesday of Week 33 Year 219 Nov 2014 – Wednesday of Week 33 Year 220
There are several words, practices or beliefs in our Christian faith which cannot be explicitly found in the Bible. For example, the word “Trinity” is not specifically mentioned anywhere in the Bible, but Christians still believe that our God is a Trinitarian God or a Trinity. Likewise, the word “Christmas” is not found anywhere in
Opportunities come and go. We can choose to seize such opportunities, or we can choose to ignore them and let them go by. Some have become so used to certain ways, habits or behaviours that they are resistant to change. Such people refuse to accept good opportunities to enhance themselves or to change for the
Eash and every one of us has been given gifts, talents and capabilities which are meant to be put to good use and ultimately to glorify God. Some of us make use of our gifts, talents and capabilities as intended, but there are some who do not do so. Some make all sorts of excuses,
Every once in a while, we are faced with some difficulty or challenges or issues. When we are faced with such things, some of us may expect instant or quick resolution. When such quick resolution is not forthcoming, some may begin to pray earnestly to God, beseeching Him to help them. But what if we
What sort of state or condition are you in today in life? Are you happy, well-off, healthy, feeling peaceful, feeling loved and accepted; or are you feeling destitute, rejected, feeling depressed, struggling to make ends meet? What sort of state is your soul in today in life? Are you consistently making effort to grow closer
Each and every one of us have talents and abilities unique to us. No two persons are exactly the same. Some people, unfortunately, go through life without living or realising their full potential. Some people are satisfied with doing only the barest minimum, and they often remark: “Why should we do too much? Why do
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 9 Nov 2014 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica10 Nov 2014 – Monday of Week 32 Year 211 Nov 2014 – Tuesday of Week 32 Year 212 Nov 2014 – Wednesday of Week 32 Year 213 Nov 2014
When we believe in the Good News and became Christians, we are expected to keep the commandments, and the greatest commandment is to love. This means that we cannot pick and choose what suits or benefits us, but we need to be genuine in love for God and neighbour. John in today’s reading reminds us:
