As Christians, we sometimes come into conflict with a fellow brother or sister. Sometimes the conflict could be a small matter. Other times, it could be a serious matter. But whatever the matter may be, we should follow Jesus’ advice as mentioned in last Sunday’s Gospel, that our dealing with someone who has done something
Each and every one of us has got a purpose and role in God’s plan of salvation. Sometimes we do not know what our purpose and role is. Sometimes we are aware of our purpose and role, but we do not understand why we are in such a purpose and role. Whatever the circumstances may
Sometimes we come to a situation where we are upset or angry with another person because a wrong has been committed. When we are faced with such a situation, what do we do? Some of us may avoid talking to the person entirely and do not want to have anything to do with the person.
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 31 Aug 2014 – 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A1 Sept 2014 – Monday of Week 22 Year 22 Sept 2014 – Tuesday of Week 22 Year 23 Sept 2014 – Wednesday of Week 22 Year 24
Are you a trustworthy person? Can you keep secrets? Are you dependable? Do people have confidence in you? These are some of the many questions you may have heard from time to time, especially when an issue or matter of grave importance needs to be revealed. Sometimes, we may be reminded to keep certain things
Some of us make lots of effort to pursue academic qualifications here on earth. Perhaps we may start with a diploma or a certificate in some area of interest, then we may pursue a degree or an honours degree. Those of us who have the opportunity and the ability may go even higher and pursue
In our churches and in our communities, we sometimes see people taking sides or factions. In some instances, a church activity, group or committee may have two or more leaders who are capable or charismatic. When this happens, there are those who may lend their support to their favourite leader, or flock to him or
Are some of us worldly in our ways? Are some of us spiritual in our ways? Or are there some among us who are leaning more towards worldly ways or spiritual ways? Life is a journey where we discover more and more about ourselves, and sometimes along the way especially while we are young, we
We sometimes come across the statement “the truth hurts.” When we hear something about ourselves which sounds difficult or unpleasant, we find it painful to accept. The same goes for other people we know. When we discover something about another person which is unexpected, we may also find it difficult to accept. Many relationships have
Some of us are fortunate to be living a life without much problems, worries, difficulties, broken relationships, physical or emotional pain, or some other form of suffering. When we are not facing such situations, some of us may begin to get quite comfortable in our present status, and may be reluctant to come out of
