Following God’s commandments is not that difficult or complicated. It is when we are stubborn, rebellious, wanting our way, proud or have big egos that we begin to think we can do whatever we like. We sometimes see such attitude in society today. Some of those who are rich and powerful begin to think that
As children, some of us often need reassurance from our parents that they love us. At times, they may find it difficult to say so, but they express their love in other ways. Even as adults, we need reassurance from our family, our spouse that they love us. In our relationship with God, there are
In life, we sometimes are laden with heavy burdens. At times, we may feel as if our burdens are too difficult to bear and some may give up and despair. However, in today’s Gospel, we are reassured by Jesus who invites us to “Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I
From time to time, we may have to strayed away from God. We may have thought we can go on on our own, and sometimes we end up getting into trouble. However, today’s Gospel reassures us that God is constantly on the lookout and He is willing to “go in search of the stray.” It
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In today’s readings, we see the response of Adam who disobeyed and hid in fear and shame. On the other hand we see Mary who responds as a disciple and said “I am the handmaid of the Lord, let what you
When we were baptised as babies, or as children, or as adults, did anything change in our lives? Some of us may think that baptism means we become adopted children of God, but do we really know what that means? In today’s Gospel, we see John baptising. His baptism is a baptism of repentance, and
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 1 December 2013 – 1st Sunday of Advent Year A2 December 2013 – Monday of the 1st Week of Advent3 December 2013 – Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent4 December 2013 – Wednesday of the 1st Week
Sometimes when we pray and ask God for something, we may not necessarily get what we want so quickly. When this happens, how would we respond? Some would be patient and persistent in asking. Others may give up, thinking that we won’t get it anyhow. Today’s Gospel shows us how the 2 blind men were
Are we sensible people? Or are we stupid people? Some of us may take offence if someone would dare to ask us such questions. After all, would you dare to say such things to others? Surely not! However, this is precisely the gist of the Gospel today. Jesus Himself made this statement: “Therefore, everyone who
Greetings… Some of you may have been reading the reflections which I have been publishing in advance. While it is commendable for you to do so, may I suggest you re-read a particular reflection the day or night before the Mass, of which its readings the reflection is based on. So, for example, if tomorrow’s
