In this Palm Sunday’s readings, we focus on Jesus time in the garden of Gethsemane. The disciples were filled with fear and uncertainty, knowing that something terrible was about to happen to their Master, though they did not know what it would be. Overwhelmed by exhaustion, they fell asleep. A short distance away, Jesus withdrew … Continue reading Your will be done
Author: Digital Pilgrim
Music Production
I did it! I've finally connected all the production dots to be able to publish my own song. It took quite awhile as obviously I have my family commitments, day job, church activities etc to occupy my tiny headspace. Take a listen here for Apple Music or Spotify. I've always had a dream ever since … Continue reading Music Production
Let it be
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus presents to us the beatitudes. He seems to glorify the sufferings of our earthly life. “How blessed are the poor.. those who are hungry.. those who are weeping now.. your reward will be great in heaven”.For the most part of my life I found this teaching strange, why should we be … Continue reading Let it be
Embracing faith and trust
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we witness a profound encounter between Mary and Elizabeth, both pregnant and filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth’s joyful recognition of Mary as the mother of her Lord highlights the importance of faith. Do I believe in the importance of Mary in my faith life? This is the question I often … Continue reading Embracing faith and trust
Family God Moment
At evening mass yesterday, the wife and I were randomly asked do the offertory service. This meant walking up the aisle with the bread and wine to be consecrated by the priest. My son, who is an altar boy lead us up the aisle as he is on duty to be the acolyte this week. … Continue reading Family God Moment
Take Nothing
This Sunday’s Gospel recounts Jesus sending out his disciples for mission. We all know by now, if we’ve attended enough masses and homilies, at least in theory, that we are called to evangelise. To actively do so is another thing altogether. But wait, there’s even a higher level to this. Jesus didn’t say, let’s start … Continue reading Take Nothing
Humility and grace
The Palm Sunday Gospel readings are the recounting of the full passion of Christ from the events of the Last Supper til the Crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. But for this reflection we look at the opening passage in the mass where Jesus directs his disciples to go procure the donkey for His triumphant … Continue reading Humility and grace
The Authority of Jesus
This Sunday’s Gospel highlights two things most people today do not believe in anymore: The authority of Jesus, and spiritual warfare. In the Gospel passage, Jesus said sharply, "Be quiet! Come out of him!" And the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and with a loud cry went out of him. The people were … Continue reading The Authority of Jesus
Watch and Pray
When I first saw the Sunday reading, “Lest he comes suddenly and finds you asleep”, I had a funny thought that said the Insomniacs have an advantage! But in all seriousness, “Take heed, watch and pray for you do not know when the time will come” has apocalyptic undertones. It hints that we do not … Continue reading Watch and Pray
You are the christ
In this Sunday's Gospel, Peter exclaimed this divine revelation when Jesus asked him “Who do you say I am?” We know this revelation was divine because Jesus affirmed him saying “Simon Son of Jonah, you are a blessed man! Because it was no human agency that revealed this to you but my Father in heaven.” … Continue reading You are the christ
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