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A-wondering we must go!

Aug 07, 2021

Joy is an elevated fruit of the Spirit – an attitude that springs from the in-dwelling goodness in the void of our BEING.
Who is close to God’s heart?

Aug 07, 2021

God has a preferential love for the poor, the suffering, the sick, and the weak, and so must we.
Reflecting on the Psalms: The Majesty of God, The Dignity of Man

Aug 07, 2021

Israel was conscious of the saving work of God in her history. The theologians of this people who were chosen by God began to see the wonders worked in history as part of the Divine plan.
Reflecting on 10 years of the permanent diaconate

Jul 30, 2021

The Diocese of Malacca Johore made history on August 1, 2011 when seven married men with secular jobs were ordained permanent deacons in front of their wives and children by the then Bishop of the Diocese of Malacca Johor, His Lordship Bishop Dr Paul Tan SJ.
Can we prove that God exists?

Jul 30, 2021

Scepticism and agnosticism, even atheism, are not a problem if one is honest, non-rationalising, non-lying, ready to efface oneself before reality as it appears, and generous in giving one’s life away in service. If these conditions are met, God, the author and source of all reality, eventually becomes sufficiently real, even to those who need physical proof.
Reflecting on the Psalms: Broken in exile, healed at return

Jul 30, 2021

Jesus, by his death and resurrection is the glorious symbol and the first-fruits of the New Jerusalem. His paschal mystery has brought this victory over the evil one.
Bruised and wounded, understanding suicide

Jul 24, 2021

Suicide is a disease, something that in most cases takes a person out of life against his or her will, the emotional equivalent of cancer, a stroke, or a heart attack.
Reflecting on the Psalms: The Faithfulness of God

Jul 24, 2021

Our human nature compels us to go down on our knees crying out to God when trouble storms our peaceful lives. This can come in the form of sickness, pain, suffering from failed relationships, misunderstandings and financial woes.
‘It is darkest before the dawn’

Jul 23, 2021

There is an old saying, “It is always darkest before the dawn.” And God knows we are going through dark times, when the dawn just refuses to come.
Amid desperate times, where is Hope?

Jul 17, 2021

Even amid the most difficult and trying situations, if we keep our eye on Jesus and his Beatitudes for the Kingdom, we will prevail. So, amid the despair and suffering, let us never lose hope that a new kingdom awaits. But first we have work to do.