If we think that the Israelites bitten by the poisonous snakes got healed by worshiping a bronze serpent in the desert, we cannot be more wrong.
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‘Let the one without sin cast the first stone’
The two women in today’s readings teach us about the mystery of sin and death, conversion and life, driven by the boundless mercy of God. They teach us about Lent.
Yes, Lord, I believe, help my unbelief!
The readings today take us to the culmination of our Lenten Catechesis before we enter into Holy Week and Easter from next Sunday.
Caution on worldly behaviour
The Word today continues to remind us on how real and testing the godless are, but also leads us to the right response which should ultimately be the response of our dear Lord and Master Jesus
Steadfast in face of scandal of the cross
A true disciple follows Christ and embraces the persecution, suffering and death of the Master — His Cross. He remains steadfast in the face of the scandal of the cross: bad things happen to good people. He remains faithful and brave believing that there is nothing more precious for life on this earth and the next than following and carrying the scandalous Cross of Jesus.
Congregationless Holy Week on extended MCO
‘As your Pastors we want to assure you of our closeness to you during these challenging times. We urge the parishes, the different ministries and the BECs to be present and to reach out to all, especially the most vulnerable around us, whoever they may be. Although we may not be able to physically comfort you, you are close to our hearts’
‘Repent and believe in the Gospel’
The paradox is this: It is in first believing in Jesus that we see clearly that He has been sent by the Father!!! He is the way to the Father. “He who has seen Him has seen the Father”, so said Jesus to Thomas
'Drama' behind the Annunciation
Today, we celebrate that first and momentous moment of our salvation when God took flesh in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Incarnation.
Archbishop on additional MCO restrictions
Archbishop John Wong in a March 23 pastoral letter stated his decision to “issue further directives in compliance with the (MCO) to ensure pastoral care for the faithful is not unduly impeded nor unnecessarily disrupted”
Jesus: True Light of the world
Intriguingly, the man who has received his sight seems so casual about the miracle that has happened to him and has enabled him to stop begging for bread. But Jesus needed to meet him for a second time to restore his true sight – to believe
St Simon Catholic Church Likas 