As adults, many of us try to take control of our lives and our destiny. We may also be less tolerant, less willing to be docile, less receptive to the promptings of God. Some of us may have inflated egos and find it difficult to forgive and receive forgiveness. In today’s Gospel, Jesus said: “I
How many of us really trust in God’s providence? In today’s Gospel, we see the centurion coming to Jesus for help to heal his servant. What is interesting about this passage is that the centurion had faith and full trust and confidence in Jesus, to the point that he even said: “‘Sir, I am not
Some of us may have been asleep for quite a while. Instead of growing in faith and in relationship with God, we may have been dormant or inactive. Some do the minimal and seem focused more on wealth, success, fame, fortune, etc. of this world. But for how long can we be in this state
For your easy reference, the following is a list of weeks and years with their corresponding date: 24 November 2013 – Christ the King Year C25 November 2013 – Monday of Week 34 Year 126 November 2013 – Tuesday of Week 34 Year 127 November 2013 – Wednesday of Week 34 Year 128 November 2013
Looking back at our lives, some of us may begin to realise that many things that we hold dear is not permanent. The people that we love, the things that we own, the feelings of joy or hurt; all these may matter for some time, but after a while, they are no longer around and
There are times in life where we are placed in a difficult or dangerous situation. Some of us may feel as if we have no way out and we may be tempted to give up or despair. However, today’s reading reminds us that with God, there is no problem too big, no situation too difficult
“The writing is on the wall” is an idiom or expression which we sometimes hear and which originates from today’s reading. It basically means “imminent danger has become apparent” or “there are clear signs that something will fail or no longer exist.” In today’s reading, King Belshazzar had “defied the Lord of heaven, you have had
Some of us seem to be focusing a lot on life here on earth. While there is nothing wrong with doing so, since we also need to survive as we live our lives as best we can, but one should also prepare oneself for life hereafter. Things, events and situations come and go but God’s
How much of our wealth are we willing to offer to God for the proclamation of the Gospel? For some, a few ringgit (or dollars) a week is sufficient, though they are actually able to offer much more. Some may offer what they can afford, after carefully considering their needs and the needs of their
For most of us, a king or queen is someone who has power and prestige, lives in big castles or mansions, rules over all and probably lords it over all, whose interest is more towards preserving one’s dynasty. Few of us actually have an opportunity to meet him or her in person and even if
