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Feast of Annunciation 2009

Just imagine, what if the Blessed Virgin Mary refused to become the mother of the Saviour, without her cooperation, would God be able to save the world, to redeem the fallen mankind? Would men be doomed forever to the in…
Passion Sunday (Year A)

In Year A, we read of the Passion story of Matthew. Before Mass, there was a procession in which everybody held a palm branch to celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. This procession kick started the Holy Week. The Jews…
Feast of St. Joseph, Husband of BVM

Since the Feast of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, March 19, falls into the Holy Week, the Church celebrates today instead. St. Joseph is a very humble saint. He remains anonymous in the public life of O…
Being Unpopular

Prophets, whether ancient or modern, have never been popular. They claim to be the voice of God and the conscience of the society. They are the arch-enemies for those who are in power, who cling on to the status quo. Mos…
Covenants with God

In the creation story of Genesis 1, God created animals in the seas and birds of the air on the fifth day and blessed them (Genesis 1:23). On the sixth, God created animals on land and blessed them as well. Then God crea…
The Truth will make you free

Today, we continue to read John 8:31-42. By coincidence, we come upon the topic of freedom again. Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word ἐὰν ὑμεῖς μείνητε ἐν τῷ λόγῳ τῷ ἐμῷ , you…
Israelites' rebellions

In the gospel reading today, we read of So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority but speak thus as the Father taught me." (John 8…
Adulterous woman

Yesterday, learning of an adulterous relationship between two friends in the parish, I was very much shaken. Why was I so much shaken? It is because suddenly I realize that adultery can be so close, so near. I felt like …
5th Sunday in Lent (Year A)

Today, we read of Jesus' raising of Lazarus in John 11. Before Mass, my wife told me about a tragedy in the parish. A pair of parishers, both of whom we know, committed adultery! I was shaken. Immediately, I thought of t…
Forbidding a prophet to intercede

One of the roles of a prophet is to intercede for the people. When God intends to send punishment, a prophet is able to change God's mind. He can pray to God for the sinful people so that God aborts the punishment. The s…