Feasts
The Spirit of Truth
Jesus said to His disciples: ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth who issues from
Eugene Chan
May 26, AD 2018
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Columnists
The God of Second Chances
After Jesus had revealed himself to his disciples and eaten breakfast with them, he said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love
Erin Cain
May 25, AD 2018
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Columnists
Why we should read “Gaudete et Exsultate”
Back in March, Pope Francis released an apostolic exhortation all about the call to be holy, Gaudete et Exsultate. Within just a few days, the online world
AnneMarie Miller
May 22, AD 2018
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Scripture
Two Charcoal Fires
There are only two charcoal fires (Greek: anthrakia) mentioned in the whole Bible, and they are both in the Gospel of John. The first anthrakia
Noel Ethan Tan
May 17, AD 2018
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Columnists
Easter Reflections and Movie Spoilers
We are still in the Easter season, a time to commemorate on the resurrection of Christ and reflect on its message of joy and hope.
Cristina Montes
May 13, AD 2018
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Columnists
Nothing Will Be Wasted
When I saw last Friday’s Gospel reading, I thought, I’m pretty sure I’ve already written a reflection about this story before. Turns out—yep. Twice. So I tried
Erin Cain
April 19, AD 2018
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My Alabaster Jar
“When he was in Bethany reclining at table in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of perfumed oil,
Theresa Curley
April 11, AD 2018
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Columnists
A Paschal Poem: Christ’s Guests
When Love was hid within the crib Wise men Heaven’s call did heed Beneath the Star they traveled far To seek the King of which
Jean Elizabeth Seah
April 10, AD 2018
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Scripture
Do We Interpret the Bible Literally?
During Religious Moral education (RME) lessons in school, the question was asked: “Do we take the Bible literally? If we don’t take the Bible literally,
Nick Chui
April 4, AD 2018
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Columnists
Bringing Good out of Evil
After going to Confession at the Cathedral, on several occasions my boyfriend and I have been blessed to be able to bring blessings to others
Jean Elizabeth Seah
April 3, AD 2018
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Columnists
Human Brotherhood
In Matthew’s Gospel (5:20-26), Jesus urges us to seek true resolution and reconciliation in our anger, always maintaining a spirit of brotherhood toward others and
Erin Cain
March 30, AD 2018
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Columnists
Beatitudinem quaerens – a joyful album of modern Latin hymns
Italian musician Beppe Frattaroli has produced an album in Latin, Beatitudinem quaerens: “Looking for Bliss”. By turns joyful, reflective, and gloriously stirring, Beatitudinem quaerens brings
Jean Elizabeth Seah
March 27, AD 2018
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Columnists
Truth Is a Person
The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these
Erin Cain
March 25, AD 2018
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Columnists
Death is Not the End
Now the green blade rises from the buried grain, Wheat that in the dark earth many years has lain; Love lives again, that with the
Jean Elizabeth Seah
March 15, AD 2018
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Life
Dealing with Resentment
I’m one of those people who tend to attract people with problems. I’d be sitting quietly at a party, or at a church event, and
Jean Elizabeth Seah
March 6, AD 2018
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Life
He Noticed
For so many of us, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the multitudes. In the crowds of people at malls and stores, the workplace
Marissa Standage
March 2, AD 2018
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Columnists
An Indonesian Miracle of Muslim-Catholic Friendship
One of my friends was a Buddhist when she and her family narrowly escaped being raped or killed by riots against the Chinese in the
Jean Elizabeth Seah
February 20, AD 2018
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Columnists
A Lesson for a Chaotic Soul
Recently I learned a hard lesson. It was a concept that I knew was coming, as people close to me had informed me of the
Larabeth Miller
February 9, AD 2018
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Religion
Villa Maria Chapel Upgrade Creates Controversy
By guest writer David Ryan. New South Wales based aged-care organization Catholic Healthcare has become embroiled in controversy over renovation plans for the Villa Maria
Guest Writer
February 7, AD 2018
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Columnists
Movie Review: “King’s Faith”
The Christian movie King’s Faith (2013), available on Netflix, is a beautiful and moving story of faith and redemption. Best of all, it manages to
Jean Elizabeth Seah
January 23, AD 2018
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Life
The Holy Spirit in the Fast Food Restaurant
By guest writer Susan Windley-Daoust. Recently I accepted a new position to work more directly in evangelization, and while I am excited and grateful, there
Guest Writer
January 10, AD 2018
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