Lord, help me live for Your glory15th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : 11th July 2021Am. 7:12-15; Ps. 84:9,10,11-12,13-14; Eph. 1:3-14 (or 1:3-10); Mk. 6:7-13 (Ps Wk III) The disciples of Jesus had only the clothes on their backs, a staff and sandals on their feet when they were sent on mission by Jesus. They…
God is aware of our suffering14th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 10th July 2021Gen. 49:29-32; 50:15-26; Ps. 104:1-2,3-4,6-7; Mt. 10:24-33 (Ps Wk II) Jacob had a long and tumultuous life. As his death approached, Jacob blessed each of his sons. He was calling to mind their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their…
SS Augustine Zhao Rong, pries & Comps14th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 9th July 2021Gen. 46:1-7,28-30; Ps. 30:3-4,18-19,27-28,39-40; Mt. 10:16-23 (Ps Wk II) It is never easy for anyone to leave behind what is familiar or comfortable and venture into the unknown, especially to a far and foreign place. However, this is what…
God will provide for us14th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday 8th July 2021Gen. 44:18-21,23-29; 45:1-5; Ps. 104:16-17,18-19,20-21; Mt. 10:7-15 (Ps Wk II) Joseph was cruelly mistreated by his brothers and then sold off. Many years later, Joseph reveals to his brothers that the Egyptian minister with whom they are speaking is actually their…
Lord, help me to see Your Presence in all situations especially in these Covid-19 trying times 14th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday 7th July 2021Gen. 41:55-57; 42:5-7,17-24; Ps. 32:2-3,10-11,18-19; Mt. 10:1-7 (Ps Wk II) Today’s Gospel passage shows Jesus sending out his 12 disciples for mission in His name. The choice of 12…
St Maria Goretti, virgin & martyr14th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday 6th July 2021Gen. 32:23-33; Ps. 16:1,2-3,6-7,8,15; Mt. 9:32-38 (Ps Wk II) I was bemused by today’s first reading and wondered if it were possible to make sense of it either for myself or anybody else. Admittedly, the reading explains the origins of…
Saint Anthony Zaccaria, Priest14th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 5th July 2021Gen. 28:10-22; Ps. 90:1-2,3-4,14-15; Mt. 9:18-26 (Ps Wk II) Jacob’s dream was a bit more than just a dream — it was a vision and revelation. The spirit world was open, and he saw angels descending to earth and ascending to heaven…
St Paul says: “It is when I am weak that I am strong.” 14th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 4th July 2021Ez. 2:2-5; Ps. 122:1-2,3-4; 2 Cor. 12:7-10; Mk. 6:1-6 (Ps Wk II) What do we do when there is a thorn in our finger? We seek to remove it immediately. Why? Because…
Lord, thank You for making me part of YouFeast of St Thomas, Apostle : Saturday 3rd July 2021Eph. 2:19-22; Ps. 116:1,2; Jn. 20:24-29 (Ps Wk I) (Ps Wk I) With Christ, there are no ‘outsiders’. Whoever professes Christ as their Lord and God are specially linked to him. This seems to be the key message…
Lord, help me reach out to all13th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 2nd July 2021Gen. 23:1-4; 19:1-8,24,62-67 Ps. 105:1-2,3-5; Mt. 9:9-13 (Ps Wk I) Following the custom of the times, Abraham has to arrange for Isaac, his son, to marry. Therefore, he entrusts the task of finding a suitable wife for Isaac to…