It is 14th February 2019. We celebrate the memorial of St Cyril, Monk and St Methodius, Bishop, Patrons of Europe. The readings are from Genesis 2:18-25; and the Gospel from Mark 7:24-30. May the celebrations of Valentine’s day bring us closer to each other in love, respect and faithfulness. Let us vow to uphold love […]
It is 12th February 2019. The readings are from Genesis 1:20-2:4; and the Gospel from Mark 7:1-13. It is hard to modify and recreate something anew when someone has already accomplished something. It is so easy to point fingers and criticize what others have already accomplished. We are all potentially creators equal to God. God […]
It is 11th February 2019. We celebrate the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. On11th February 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary made her first apparition to Bernadette as a 14-yr-old peasant girl and her sister at a cave. Mother Mary appeared to her 18 times asking her pray for priest and for the conversion of […]
It is 10th February 2019. We are in the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings are from Isaiah 6:1-8; the second reading is from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; and the Gospel from Luke 5:1-11. God’s call is for all yet those who are able to deal with their sinfulness respond more accurately than those who […]
It is 9th February 2019. The readings are from Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21; and the Gospel from Mark 6:30-34. Our rest and relaxation must not result in restlessness and laziness. Most of us work so hard to earn our living. We plan so much for the day daily. We still feel that we could have achieved […]
It is 8th February 2019. We celebrate the memorials of Saint Jerome Emiliani, priest and Saint Josephine Bakhita, virgin. The readings are from Hebrews 13:1-8; and the Gospel is from Mark 6:14-29. One of the virtues that is soaked in love and charity is hospitality which we all must strive to have it in our […]
It is 7th February 2019. The readings are from Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; and the Gospel from Mark 6:7-13. We have the message of love and mission of charity yet we are still looking for something else better than what we have elsewhere. We experience Christ in the message and mission and that is what make […]
It is 6th February 2019. We celebrate the memorial of Saints Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs. The readings are from Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; and the Gospel from Mark 6:1-6. We are living in a society where no one wants to be corrected. Corrections have become a burden and a direct interference in someone’s life than […]
It is 5th February 2019. We celebrate the memorial of St Agatha, Virgin and Martyr. We wish all those who are celebrating the Chinese New Year today. May God bring blessings and progress through this New Year celebration around the world. The readings are from Hebrews 12:1-4; and the Gospel from Mark 5:21-43. Looking up […]