Whenever we are faced with persecution or difficulties, we may be inclined to try and come up with a good defence. Some of us may start to think of all sorts of ways and means to counter our accusers. Some may decide to keep silent and wait and see. At the end of the day,
In our efforts to proclaim the Good News, we may have become distracted with so many other things. We begin to think about what we should bring, where we should stay, how we should go about, how long we should be at a certain place; so many things begin to cloud our minds, divert our
Some of us have been actively and enthusiastically seeking wealth, status, fame and recognition here on earth. In our pursuit for all these things, we may have committed many sins to get where we are today or to achieve what we covet or hope for. However, are we aware of the consequences of our actions,
There are so many things around us that need to be done: people to be helped, things to be resolved, family issues to be settled, so many things indeed. But quite often, we do not have enough personnel to attend to these matters. In some places, a priest or a religious has to attend to
How much faith do we have in Jesus? How much do we trust Him? Do we have faith in Him and trust Him only a little? Or do we have full faith and trust in Him? Sometimes we say we have full faith and trust in Him, but our attitude, actions and behaviour contradict what
As children, some of us find it difficult to listen to our parents. We try to do things our way. As a result, we get a scolding (and in some cases, even a beating) for not listening or doing what our parents tell us. While we are growing up, we find it harder and harder
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 29 June 2014 – Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles30 June 2014 – Monday of Week 13 Year 21 July 2014 – Tuesday of Week 13 Year 22 July 2014 – Wednesday of Week 13 Year 23 July 2014
When we go about in our daily efforts in proclaiming the Good News, who or what sort of group do we go for? Some of us may have become quite comfortable with reaching out to a certain group based on their income level, status, or place of residence. As a result, we may be less
Do we believe everything we see or hear? Sometimes we may see something or hear of something, but what we see or hear may not necessarily be true. This is why we may sometimes be sceptical or unconvinced about something until we have clear and indisputable evidence. At other times, there are certain things we
How many of us would want to commit evil? Quite likely we would want to do good. But sometimes we may be committing evil when we allow justice and integrity to be distorted or trampled on. We see justice and integrity being abandoned or misused, all for our personal gain or gratification. This is why
