Looks like my short stint of trying to run away the blues from my aching legs has come to an end. After a few months of suffering, I decided to get it checked my a specialist. Got an MRI done and confirmed that I have early stage oesteoarthiritis. Essentially the knees are degenerating. Once again … Continue reading Running off…
Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?
Last Sunday James received his First Holy Communion. After the mass whilst we were walking away from the main hall, a little girl ran up to him to hand him a registration form for the altar servers. It has crossed my mind in the weeks leading up to this that he could start service now, … Continue reading Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?
Landings is 10!
Its been an amazing journey for a ministry that got set up because someone from Singapore (Tony) picked up a brochure from a church in the U.S. and decided to see if it can be brought here. Only with God's grace can such a venture succeed. Today we celebrated a thanksgiving mass at St. Anthony's … Continue reading Landings is 10!
Run baby run…
So after about 20 years at a desk job and minimal exercising - I don't even go clubbing to shake that booty or whatever, your body literally starts to rebel against you. First I started getting lower back pains because my L4/5 discs were wearing out. That made me seek out chiropractic treatments because it … Continue reading Run baby run…
Pray over..
Je-in has been occasionally going to Friday evening - The Sacred Heart of Jesus mass with my mum at the Cathedral. This Friday, something special happened. Instead of just a quick blessing which children usually get when he goes up during the communion queue .. The priest lays his hands over him and prays in … Continue reading Pray over..
Keep on keeping on…
Friday's Returned event was a good reminder of how we all struggle. Our faith is always tested. Some for longer periods, some shorter. But truly amazing to see the 3 testifiers come out of it stronger and being able to glorify God by their life and stories. This week's homilist at mass spoke of how … Continue reading Keep on keeping on…
Ashes..
I started the lunar new year getting news that an ex-colleague had died. His family had taken over his Facebook newsfeed and posted funeral details. It was a sobering start to a supposedly cheerful day. Later on, it was confirmed that he had taken his own life. I do not know him that well but … Continue reading Ashes..
