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HOMILIES

One Anniversary Death of my mother's passing at St Paul's Chapel, 2021  One Anniversary Death of my mother's passing at St Paul's Chapel, 2021 Enlarge Image

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6 items found in the database within the above time frame. Read or Listen to the homilies by clicking on the links below or use the Prev or Next buttons to select a different month of the year.

  • Palm Sunday (Year A)
    Sun, Apr 2 Views 658321 Listen 6 Downloads 0

    In today’s gospel passages, we are greatly encouraged to know that God, who came among us in the person of Jesus Christ, bore all the suffering and evil which we human beings encounter, and that even Jesus Himself felt sad and abandoned. At the same time, we can take comfort in knowing that the same Lord is standing by us and will strengthen us when we feel abandoned and left out. Read more »

  • Good Friday (Year A)
    Fri, Apr 7 Views 218215 Listen 1 Downloads 0

    If we do not keep the commandments of the Lord as we have promised to, we naturally deny Jesus himself. Like Peter, we may have promised devotion to and love for our parents, spouse, children and friends. But we may break our promises and deny our love and care for them when we think they have failed us miserably. We often go back on our promises, when challenges come our way. Read more »

  • Easter Sunday (Year A)
    Sun, Apr 9 Views 229568 Listen 1 Downloads 0

    We may regularly go to church, say all our prayers, sing hymns, participate in all the religious activities, celebrate many more Easters, and yet not be moved or changed a bit in our life. We can still be the same as we were yesterday. Read more »

  • Second Sunday of Easter (Year A)
    Sun, Apr 16 Views 1541 Listen 2 Downloads 0

    Today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles is so simple even an average Christian, that is to say, anyone who has a pretty good grasp of the Bible, can clearly understand it. However, simple as it is, it gives a powerful message to all Christians. The writer, Luke talks about the life of the early Christian community, particularly the four elements that form the fundamental structure of a Christian community or family. Read more »

  • Third Sunday of Easter (Year A)
    Sun, Apr 23 Views 1707 Listen 2 Downloads 0

    In today’s second reading Peter calls on all Christians to live a life of reverence. That is to say, Christians should conduct their life in a holy manner, following the holy character of the God who has called them. And he also gives three reasons for this Christian reverence. Read more »

  • Fourth Sunday of Easter (Year A)
    Sun, Apr 30 Views 1290 Listen 1 Downloads 0

    Psalm 23, often called the "Shepherd’s Psalm" is one of the most popular and loved passages in the Bible. According to tradition, it was written by King David, one of the earliest kings of Israel and an ancestor of Jesus. A lot of people throughout the world have found inspiration, encouragement, comfort and peace in this particular psalm. And it is frequently used in Christian funeral and memorial services. Read more »

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