Reassurance of God's Work

A word of encouragement amidst struggles...

'Since God began such a good work in you, I am certain that He will complete it in the day of Christ Jesus.' (Philippians 1:6)

Solace Amidst Burdens

'Come to me, all you who work hard and who carry heavy burdens and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me for I am gentle and humble of heart; and you will find rest. For my yoke is good and my burden is light.' (Matthew 11: 28-30)

This verse gives me comfort amidst the many disappointing encounters and the grace to cope with the irresponsible and untrustworthy.

In Him, we find rest, learning to forgive and let not hatred and anger burden our heart.


- 26th November 2013

Our Efforts Are Not in Vain

I came across an inspiring verse this evening that reassures us that even our unrecognised efforts or works are not in vain...

'Therefore, my beloved brothers, be firm, steadfast, always fully devoted to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labour is not in vain.' (1 Corinthians 15:58)


- 18th November 2013

Journeying amidst Rainy Days

In journeying amidst tough days and rainy days, take courage and remember these:

'I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.' (Romans 8:18)

'We know that all things work for good for those who love God; who are called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28)


-1st November 2013

Jesus, Remember Me When You Come into Your Kingdom

The conversation between the suffering repentant sinner and the suffering Christ on the cross has been touching. It has been the source of solace for all suffering souls. Luke 23:42-43

And he (the sinner) said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
Jesus replied, "Truly, you will be with me today in the paradise."

Amidst our sufferings, do not abandon our Lord but take courage to learn from Christ who has humbled Himself to take up the cross.
When we could share in His sufferings, we too, could say "Lord, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom."

Surely, the risen Lord would grant us the strength to bear our cross and remember us in His Kingdom. Do not be dismayed! One day, we will join Him in the Paradise!


- Written on 24th November 2013

Christmas Day, 25th December 2013

Pope Francis: Christmas is something more. It is an encounter with the Lord: to allow ourself to encounter the Lord and most important of all, to allow the Lord to encounter us.

Homily, Palm Sunday 2013 (Summary from NEW BEGINNING, NEW HOPE)

The first word that I wish to say to you: Joy!

Do not be men and women of sadness: A Christian can never be sad! Never give way to discouragement! Ours is not a joy born of having many possessions, but from having encountered a Person: Jesus, in our midst; it is born from knowing that with him we are never alone, even at difficult moments, even when our life's journey comes up against problems and obstacles that seem insurmountable.

Let us follow Jesus! We accompany, we follow Jesus, but above all we know that he accompanies us and carries us on his shoulders. This is our joy, this is the hope that we must bring to this world. Please do not let yourselves be robbed of hope! Do not let hope be stolen! The hope that Jesus gives us.

The second word is: Cross!

Jesus does not enter the Holy City to receive the honors reserved to earthly kings, to the powerful, to rulers; he enters to be scourged, insulted, and abused, as Isaiah foretold in the First Reading (Is 50:6). He enters to receive a crown of thorns, a staff, a purple robe: his kingship becomes an object of derision. He enters to climb Calvary, carrying his burden of wood. 

This is the good that Jesus does for us on the throne of the Cross. Christ's Cross embraced with love never leads to sadness, but to joy, to the joy of having been saved and of doing a little of what he did on the day of his death.

The third word: Young People!

We must live the faith with a young heart, always: a young heart, even at the age of seventy or eighty.

Dear young people! With Christ, the heart never grows old! Yet all of us - all of you - know very well that the King whom we follow and who accompanies us is very special: he is a King who loves even to the Cross and who teaches us to serve and to love. And you are not ashamed of his Cross! On the contrary, you embrace it, because you have understood that it is in giving ourselves, in emerging from ourselves, that we have true joy and that, with his love, God conquered evil.

Young people must say to the world: to follow Christ is good; to go with Christ is good; the message of Christ is good; emerging from ourselves, to the ends of the earth and of existence, to take Jesus there, is good!