A Profitable Life

As Jesus puts it, we are most to be pitied if we fail to profit eternity with God. We would be very foolish if we spend our short time on earth running after vainglory, material riches and so on but do not attain eternal life.

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It Is Wonderful For Us To Be Here

Having witnessed the Transfiguration, Peter could then write boldly as we read in today’s second reading: “We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty..."

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Jesus and the Canaanite Woman

Apart from this woman’s persistence, another lesson we learn from her is her gentle attitude towards life.

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It Is What Comes Out Of You That Defiles You

If we seek to be pure, the washing must first begin within our very heart.

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Say the Truth and Shame the Devil

While growing up, we were told: “Say the truth and shame the devil.” This is a saying that does not apply to children only. Even as adults, even as grown-ups, we should remember that each time we tell a lie, we are giving credits to Satan, the father of lies.

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The Steadfast Love of God

The love of God for us is beyond measure. As our opening prayer acknowledges, God’s kindness is unceasing; that is, it has no limit. Last Sunday, God appeared to Solomon in a dream saying to him: “Ask anything you want and I will do it for you.” God cares for us; He is willing to do anything for us.

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To be Sentenced to Death for Truth?

Jeremiah and John the Baptist had something in common; they were not afraid of the establishment, they were not afraid of people, they spoke the truth and were willing to die in defence of the truth.

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When the Truth Hurts.

Dear friends, when we are hit by the truth, it is either we look inwards and fight our sinfulness (repent from sin) or we try fight the person who is telling us the truth.

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Apart from being a gathering of “saints” the church is often a “field hospital” for the wounded. You are either a patient or a doctor in this hospital called the church.

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How Much Is Your Faith Worth?

Can I really say: “With Jesus alone, I am satisfied?” Am I willing to sacrifice all I have, all my friends and connections, all my possessions just for the sake of being part of God’s kingdom?

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The Seeds and the Weeds.

On the day of our baptism, God admitted us into his kingdom. However as time went on, Satan sowed very bad seeds in our hearts so instead of bearing fruits, we became weeds (useless plants) misusing God’s gifts freely bestowed on us and living below God’s expectations.

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Never Underestimate Little Beginnings.

The distance between you and sainthood is just one little step in the right direction. A good act done today is like a tiny mustard seed that is sown upon the ground, or like a tea-spoon of leaven capable of mixing a large quantity of flour.

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