Ordinary Times 15th Week : Sunday 13th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living our Faith – Justifications”: In today’s “Parable of the Good Samaritan; the Jewish priest and Levite had many justifications for not helping the wounded traveller.  Ponder on, “However, the Samaritan acted promptly and showed great compassion; in his service of the “stranger”; Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 14th Week : Saturday 12th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fidelity & Courage in Faith”: Jesus proclaimed to the Twelve Apostles.  They should never fear those who can kill the body, but not destroy their soul, for hell.  We are all precious children of God our Father.  His Love for us is Everlasting. Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 14th Week : Friday 11th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Costs of Serving Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned His Twelve apostles; that they would suffer rejections, persecutions and even death, in His Name.  Ponder on, “However, Jesus assured them; they are not to be afraid.  The Holy Spirit will speak Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 14th Week : Thursday 10th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving God’s Kingdom” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His Twelve Apostles to serve God’s Kingdom as it is “close at hand”.  They are to serve with Christ-like poverty, humility and selfless commitment.  Ponder on, “Do our lives witness the Christ-like values Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 14th Week : Wednesday 9th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Good News of Salvation” – Faith: Jesus commissioned His twelve apostles to proclaim the Good News of Salvation to the Israelites, and not to the gentiles.  Ponder on, “God’s Will is to save all humankind.  However, His Will and Ways of who Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 14th Week : Tuesday 8th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Longing for God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Good News of Salvation and cured people with all kinds of diseases.  Yet the Pharisees falsely accused Jesus for using the devil’s power for such cures.  Ponder on, “When we reject Jesus Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 14th Week : Monday 7th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Faith in Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus raised a daughter from her death, and cured a woman who had been haemorrhaging for twelve years.  In both events, they showed deep and total faith in Jesus’ Compassionate Love.  Ponder on, “Is our faith as Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 14th Week : Sunday, 6th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mission of Salvation” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His disciples to proclaim the Good News of Salvation, to all peoples.  As the Messiah, Jesus will witness and proclaim the same Truth.  Ponder on, “As believers of Jesus, are we witnessing His Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 13th Week : Saturday 5th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Presence – Salvation”: In today’s Gospel, we affirm the Truth that Jesus is the Messiah.  He has transformed everything in our lives; through the Good News of Salvation.  He brings new Peace, Joy, Love, Mercy and Hope into our lives and the Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 13th Week : Friday 4th July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Merciful Love”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus witnessed the Truth of God’s Merciful Love for all peoples.  He called Matthew, the public sinner-tax collector, to be one of his disciples.  He became one of the “great pillars” of the Church.  Ponder on, “The Continue Reading

Feast: St Thomas, Apostle: Thursday 3rd July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Thomas’ Doubts – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Thomas demanded physical proofs of Jesus’ Resurrection before he could believe.  Ponder on, “When our faith is being severely tested, do we also have doubts in Jesus; like Thomas?  We received the Holy Spirit in the Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 13th Week : Wednesday 2nd July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Demonic Power – Faith in God”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the two demoniacs who were “dangerously violent”.  Ponder on, “Demons may threaten people.  But, they are “powerless”; they were terrified when they encountered Jesus.  When we have deep faith in Jesus, the Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 13th Week : Tuesday 1st July, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Trust in Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, the disciples were in grave danger of being drowned; in a storm.  And, Jesus was asleep in the same boat.  Ponder on, “If we were in the same boat, would we trust Jesus totally; and believe that Continue Reading

Ordinary Times 13th Week : Monday 30th June, 2025

Dear Friend in the Lord, “Following Jesus as His Disciple” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expressed very clearly that, to “follow Him” as His disciple, we must be detached from everything and everyone.  We are to serve Him totally, for His Father’s Greater Glory.  Ponder on, “To Continue Reading
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