Is what you are eating halal or haram (clean or unclean)? If you are a Muslim or a Jew, then you would need to worry about this, as there are certain types of foods which cannot be eaten, as it is haram or not kosher (or unclean). However, in today’s Gospel, Jesus is more interested
The Pharisees are an interesting lot. When we observe their behaviour, we could in some ways begin to feel empathy for them, as they have so many minute details, laws and instructions that need to be observed and followed. It is stifling for them, but because of years of conditioned living, it became extremely difficult
Healing takes place in many different ways. Sometimes, we see the immediate results of healing. Other times, the results may not be so obvious. However, if the Lord heals us, He does so completely. Modern medicine may be able to heal us, but there may be side effects which may occur, due to the use
Each and every one of us has got a purpose in life. Our purpose in life ought to be to serve others and show good example, not just by words but also by deeds. Today’s Gospel reminds us that “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world…” Salt in
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 2 February 2014 – Presentation of the Lord3 February 2014 – Monday of Week 4 Year 24 February 2014 – Tuesday of Week 4 Year 25 February 2014 – Wednesday of Week 4 Year 26 February 2014 –
When a person is weak and self-centred, he or she may do things to please others or to win recognition and approval. Sometimes such people may make promises which are difficult to fulfil, and when confronted with possible embarrassment or ridicule for being unable to keep the promise, he or she may be more than
As Christians, we are constantly reminded to go forth and preach the Good News. This command is not to be taken lightly, as it is one of great urgency and importance. Today’s Gospel reminds us of this great urgency and importance: “Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs giving them
One of the reasons why a priest or a religious is rarely sent back to his home parish to serve is because people tend to assume they know much about the priest or religious. Also, some people may think that just because the priest or religious is a local boy or girl, they think they
How much do we really trust Jesus? Are there some among us who doubt that God can really help us? Today’s Gospel shows us the amount of trust the haemorrhaging woman had towards Jesus. This woman had suffered from a haemorrhage for twelve years and no doctor could cure her. Nothing in the medicine world
When we are in trouble and the Lord helps us out of our mess, how would we respond? Some of us may think that we had had a lucky escape. Some may begin to think that it was actually through our own effort that we managed to get out of trouble. However, how many of
