We want to know God, we try to find out more about him.We read books and articles, we listen to teachers and preachers. What if he, himself, told us what he is, the kind of God he truly is?Of course, we cannot be told everything about him in a single […]
The Baptism of the Lord, Year C – 2025
Many people want to know the God in whom they believe. But people are sometimes faced with a difficulty as they try to understand matters of faith. They are so eager to find out what to believe, and how to believe, that they forget to focus on whom to believe! […]
Holy Family, Year C – 2024-2025
Sometimes, those around young people say that they do not know what/who they are. But if we are honest, the same can be said of many people who are no longer young! Those adults do not understand themselves; they try to find out what they truly are. They are searching […]
1st Sunday of Advent, Year C – 2024-2025
It is more than a question of posture… This reflection came to me after reading today’s gospel text (Luke 21:25-28,34-36). At times, walking on the street, we meet people with the neck deep into their coat. They go about stooped, with sad faces, obviously downcast and depressed. We would not […]
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation – 1st September 2024
« Hope and Act with Creation” is the theme of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to be held on 1 September 2024. The theme is drawn from Saint Paul’s Letter to the Romans (8:19-25), where the Apostle explains what it means for us to live according […]
World Youth Day – 26 July 2024
World Youth Day is a global gathering where young people deepen their faith, experience the universality of the Catholic Church, and commit their lives to Christ alongside hundreds of thousands of like-minded peers. The Archbishop of Seoul, S. Korea invites you to WYD Seoul 2027! See you at WYD Seoul […]
14th Sunday of Year B – 2024
Reading through the gospel texts, we find much to marvel at. We see Jesus who goes from town to town, preaching, yes, but also curing all kinds of sick people. Those afflicted with ailments and handicaps come to him to be made whole. Jesus restores them to health. Often, as […]
12th Sunday of Year B – 2024
Our relationship with God can take on different aspects. Today’s gospel text shows a rather astonishing element… that of questioning! The scene is that of the apostles caught in a storm and their boat is nearly swamped by the waves (Mark 4:35-41). Amazingly, Jesus is quietly sleeping through this situation. […]
Feast of the Body and Blood of the Lord, Year B – 2024
When I notice the backpack of my guest hanging on the rail of the stairs, I know he is back from his travels. As I perceive the familiar smell of freshly brewed coffee and toasted bread, I know that my sister is in the kitchen with breakfast ready for us. […]
Easter Sunday, The Resurrection of the Lord, Year B – 2024
Seeing… Understanding… Believing… The gradual process of perception… The slowly evolving recognition… The graced-filled experience of FAITH! The text offered to our reflection on this Easter Sunday (John 20:1-9) is an interesting one – interesting and inspiring! Interesting in that it is linked to the reality of human experience. Inspiring […]