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
Covid-19
We've been pretty blessed as a family not to have been hit by the virus til this day. But alas, over the weekend, the boy felt a sore throat on the Friday, tested positive on the ART kit and spent the day in bed with a slight fever the next day. L's journey was documented … Continue reading Covid-19
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
Vinyls
I recently picked up on an old hobby idea I was always keen on, but kept holding back so as to de-clutter my life - vinyl record collection! Have always and will be a music fan, and when CDs came into the picture in the 90s, I actually gave away my small record collection of … Continue reading Vinyls
God is too big, yeah!
Gospel reflection : John 16 : 12-15 When I think of Trinity Sunday, I’m reminded of these lyrics: “No way can we understand the meaning of his plan Because God is to big What box could we ever build that could hold His will? Because God is too big, Yeah!” Some say the most puzzling, … Continue reading God is too big, yeah!
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