Over the centuries and decades of human history, we have seen much anger, hatred, revenge, opposition, defiance, destruction, etc. as people are unable to love and forgive. It seems easier to get back at others than to forgive, reconcile, let bygones be bygones and move on. Perhaps there is a certain amount of pride and
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 16 February 2014 – 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A17 February 2014 – Monday of Week 6 Year 218 February 2014 – Tuesday of Week 6 Year 219 February 2014 – Wednesday of Week 6 Year 220
Whenever we sing the hymn “They will know we are Christians,” I wonder whether we are fully aware of what we are singing. Sometimes we sing without realising the meaning or implications of the song. We get carried away with the melody, but do we mean what we sing? In today’s reading, we are reminded
I have observed that at times and in some churches, some people tend to treat a person according to the person’s appearance, the way a person dresses, or according to the person’s status or rank in society. When a person is well dressed or has got a title or something, some may treat such a
How conscious are we when we say something? Are we aware of what we are saying? Do we realise that words, once said, cannot be taken back? Proverbs 12:18 tells us: “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” In today’s reading, we are also cautioned to “be quick
When we commit sin or fall into temptation, it is interesting to see how some of us behave. Some readily admit their sin and go for confession to seek forgiveness from God. Some try to make all sorts of excuses or denials, saying that they sinned because someone else had caused them to sin, blaming
When faced with difficulties, trials and persecution, how would we respond? Today’s reading tells us that when we face such trials, we should “try to treat them as a happy privilege; you understand that your faith is only put to the test to make you patient, but patience too is to have its practical results
How deep or mature have we become in our relationship with God? Some people think that praying the rosary is good enough. Some people think that going for Mass on Sundays is sufficient. Others think that getting involved in certain church activities is good enough. But ask yourself… Have you grown deeper and more mature
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 9 February 2014 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A10 February 2014 – Monday of Week 5 Year 211 February 2014 – Tuesday of Week 5 Year 212 February 2014 – Wednesday of Week 5 Year 213
When a healing is taking place, we need to ask ourselves: is the healing to give glory to God? Or is the healing to be used to show off to other people how great the healer is? Sometimes it is best for the healing to be done in private, as not everybody likes to be
