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The two kingdoms: A battle over words
May 26, 2023
When Jesus set forth in His ministry, He proclaimed a new kingdom. But talk of this kingdom confused even some of His close followers.
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My Pentecost moment
May 26, 2023
On the second last day of my personal retreat earlier this year, my retreat director suggested that I spend the whole of that day anticipating the gift and presence of the Holy Spirit, just as it happened on the day of Pentecost.
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On not being defensive
May 26, 2023
In much of the secularized world, we live in a climate that is somewhat anti-ecclesial and anti-clerical.
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Preserving history as a new vocation?
May 19, 2023
The Royal Malaysian Police recently organised a prayer session for Christian officers at the Church of St Francis of Assisi, Cheras.
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She is worth more than rubies…
May 19, 2023
The Bible is the Word of God, so you can’t but agree and just obey!” It was as if he had won a 10-billion-ringgit law suit against women.
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Quiet prophesy
May 19, 2023
Christian discipleship calls all of us to be prophetic, to be advocates for justice, to help give voice to the poor, and to defend truth.
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‘Thou shalt not kill’ – not even a murderer
May 19, 2023
Christian literature from the first three centuries consistently affirms that the earliest followers of Jesus Christ completely rejected all forms of violence and bloodshed – no abortion, no euthanasia, no war, no death penalty.
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The motive behind the intent
May 12, 2023
The money finishing did not end the project. One of the twelve happened to tell her different Lenten story to a friend who was a gynaecologist.
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Identity: Identified, Navigating the challenges of life
May 12, 2023
Living a life of faith in our modern world is challenging, especially when things don’t go right for us. We often struggle and have doubts.
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Of innocence, purity and chastity
May 12, 2023
Inside the rite for Christian baptism there’s a little ritual that is at once both touching and unrealistic.



Sunday Reflection
Let us be guided by the Holy Spirit
One of the enduring images associated with Pentecost is that of Mary and the disciples of Jesus, gathered in the upper room, with tongues of flames lingering above their heads, while the Holy Spirit descends upon them like a dove.
