In this Sunday’s Gospel, the people stayed there before the cross, watching Jesus as he hung on the cross. Above him was an inscription: ‘This is the King of the Jews’. Whenever the end of November rolls around and we reach the solemnity of Christ the King, I am also reminded of my wedding vows … Continue reading Who’s your King?
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Who’s at your gate?
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. First and foremost, it is a story about being empathetic to our neighbour in need. If we have the means to help the people who are placed in front of us, not doing so has eternal consequences. I remember this … Continue reading Who’s at your gate?
Enough is enough
This Sunday’s Gospel recounts Jesus telling the parable of the rich man who built bigger barns to store up his riches so he can relax but God demands his soul that very night. This reading will probably hit home for a lot of us. Isn’t the whole point of getting good grades at PSLE, to … Continue reading Enough is enough
#Godmoment
Landings just ended the retreat over the weekend and I felt exhausted but blessed to have been part of the support team. I saw this rainbow on my day of rest right after the retreat. I feel it’s an affirmation for the retreat and that everyone had a spirit-filled event. Thanks be to God.
Your will be done
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
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
Here we go again ..
Last night was the first time the Landings community met up face to face since the pandemic started and everything pivoted to Zoom, including church meet-ups. I was tasked to play guitar for the opening praise session and it was just three songs which were not particularly difficult or stressful. But at the end of … Continue reading Here we go again ..
Our father
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us how to pray the “Our Father”. It has truly deep theological ramifications if you think about it - He is literally saying God is your Father. Not like hinting or giving a euphemism or metaphor about how God is like our divine parent etc It is clear as … Continue reading Our father
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