Thank You Frailty
Recently I watched the Martin Sheen & Emilio Estevez movie The Way for the second time. This time around, I was really struck by […]
Gatherer of My Soul
“He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.” – Lk 11:23 One […]
Reflections of a Recovering “Pharisee”
In yesterday’s and today’s Gospel readings, Jesus had some harsh words for the pharisees – “You appear to people from outside like good honest men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.” – Mt 23:28 Poor pharisees. As unsympathetic as they are in the gospels, I identify with them. I know what it is like to strive to appear good and God-fearing. I have always strove for that, from as early as I can remember, yet I only knew the form, […]
Queen of Christ’s Heart (and mine)
Jesus crowns Mary Queen of Heaven Today marks the 3rd anniversary of my consecration to Mary – something I would never have […]
Still more nets to drop
A strange thing happens when you’ve decided to drop your nets to follow Jesus – you find yourself on a constant journey […]
As You will, Lord
We are 8 years into our marriage now. Are we happy? Yes. Are we contented? No. We are happy because we are […]
An Evening Reflection
This afternoon, tired from battling traffic earlier in the day all the way across Singapore, I decided to cancel my dinner appointment […]
What is ‘discernment’, really?
In the circles I move in, I often hear the term “discernment.” We ask people to discern before they make major decisions. We hear people saying that they are discerning what programme to study, what job to take, or whether they should marry. We hear people saying that they are discerning their mission or personal vocation. It is wonderful that so many people are trying to discern God’s will in their life, but sometimes I wonder how many of us really are equipped […]
“Ever forward, never back!”
It will cost me everything. I both fear and long to be completely committed to it. It feels far beyond my ability, […]
The way is barred. But is it, really?
This seemingly locked gate reminds me of how easily deterred I am sometimes by the appearance of obstacles. But perhaps if I took a […]
