John

“Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we may go to heaven.” The common theme of today’s readings is challenge for transformation, especially during this Lent season.  How? We have to transform our dull and sleepy spiritual life into dynamic Christian life during Lent. Again, how?  By cooperating with the grace of God and the strengthening of the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 25.02.24

The first reading tells us that, although man irrevocably broke the original covenant God made with Adam and Eve, the merciful God selected Noah and his family to renew that covenant.  In the second reading, St Peter shows us how Noah’s episode prefigured Baptism.  He reminds us that, as Noah and his family were saved from the waters of the deluge, so we are … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 18.02.25

“O Lord, make this Lenten season different from the other ones.  Let me find you again.  Amen.” Lent is a favourable time for personal and community renewal, as it leads us to the paschal mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent brings the death and resurrection of the Lord more insistently into the horizon of our lives.  Before the … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 11.02.24

“Life is a circle of happiness, sadness, hard times and good times.  If you are going through hard times, have faith that the good times are on the way.” The readings for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B cause us to reflect on Jesus’ power to heal us, both physically and spiritually. In the first reading, Job laments that he is experiencing so much misery and … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 04.02.24

"Silence is true wisdom’s best reply." The common theme of today’s readings is Divine authority, as exercised in this world by the prophets of the Old Testament in their messages, by the apostles (including St Paul), in their writings and teaching in the New Testament, and by Jesus in his teaching and healing ministry.  The readings remind us that we should have a … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 28.01.24