Farmer of Hearts - Finding God in All Things
200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -In the past two years, amid the upheaval of wars and social unrest, the world appears unfamiliar and hostile compared to our previous experiences. People are growing more anxious and restless.
We may wonder:
✝️ Why is God so elusive?
✝️ Has He turned His gaze away from us?
✝️ Is He indifferent to the widespread suffering in the world?
✝️ Is God’s omnipresence a mere fiction or a thing of the past?
This year’s FLL Farmer of Hearts online Lenten retreat, themed “Finding God in All Things,” aims to awaken the awareness of God’s omnipresence and provide a fresh perspective. Beyond offering contemplation for Lent, the retreat seeks to inspire “metanoia” or transformative changes in our lives.
We encourage you to approach this retreat with an intention to embrace change, retaining the inspiration the Spirit imparts to alter your thoughts, perceptions, responses, and actions.
The desired outcome is increased inner freedom, fostering a more peaceful, resilient, and hopeful life—an essential state in our unpredictable and turbulent world.
“Ever since the creation of the world his eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made.” (Romans 1:20)
Join us in dedicating 10 minutes each day for the 40 days of Lent to perceive God’s presence in new ways.
As we often express the desire to use Lent for better preparation leading to Easter, what could be more meaningful than offering Jesus the gift of our heightened awareness of His presence in our lives?
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[Our Journey Home] Day 25 – The Lavish Love of God
March 17, 2021 02:13 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MBWhile he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him. The younger son said to the father, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.” But his father ordered his servants, ‘Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.” (Luke 15:20-22) Finally, the younger son was back home. His reward...
Day 25 – The Lavish Love of God
March 17, 2021 02:13 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MBWhile he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him. The younger son said to the father, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.” But his father ordered his servants, ‘Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.” (Luke 15:20-22) Finally, the younger son was back home. His reward...
Day 24 – Price Tag of Inaction
March 16, 2021 03:05 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MBYesterday, we were faced with an invitation to choose between two extremes: good vs. evil; heaven vs. hell. Even though the choices and their consequences are presented before our eyes, our fallen nature can still drive us to make the wrong decisions. We have also seen that Satan, the master of deception, seizes every opportunity to devour us. While Satan can tempt us into actions that are obviously against God’s will, yet, it employs many other cunning and subtle methods to trap us...
[Our Journey Home] Day 24 – Price Tag of Inaction
March 16, 2021 03:05 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MBYesterday, we were faced with an invitation to choose between two extremes: good vs. evil; heaven vs. hell. Even though the choices and their consequences are presented before our eyes, our fallen nature can still drive us to make the wrong decisions. We have also seen that Satan, the master of deception, seizes every opportunity to devour us. While Satan can tempt us into actions that are obviously against God’s will, yet, it employs many other cunning and subtle methods to trap us...
Day 23 – Irresistible Love
March 15, 2021 02:51 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBThe deeper we enter into our distant country, the further away we are from the true Light. It is like entering into a jungle by yourself, you will easily get lost and risk being devoured by wild beasts, that is the devil. It is also like a one-way-ticket into a black hole, devoid of light, love and every goodness, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth, as described in the Scriptures (Matthew 13:42, 50; 22:13; 24:51; 25:30; Luke 13:28). We know very well that symbolizes t...
[Our Journey Home] Day 23 – Irresistible Love
March 15, 2021 02:51 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBThe deeper we enter into our distant country, the further away we are from the true Light. It is like entering into a jungle by yourself, you will easily get lost and risk being devoured by wild beasts, that is the devil. It is also like a one-way-ticket into a black hole, devoid of light, love and every goodness, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth, as described in the Scriptures (Matthew 13:42, 50; 22:13; 24:51; 25:30; Luke 13:28). We know very well that symbolizes t...
Day 22 – The Father's Covenant vs. The World's Empty Promises
March 14, 2021 14:36 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBYesterday we said that our earthly pilgrimage is in fact our journey back to the Father’s House. We also described how treacherous and full of dangers this homecoming trip can be. Imagine how the younger son left home “rich”, and after squandering all his inheritance, he found himself empty, wasted, defeated...returning home broken and “stripped”. Beauty and glory no more. In such a vulnerable condition, we can easily fall prey to the devil’s traps. During this time, Jesus is our an...
[Our Journey Home] Day 22 – The Father's Covenant vs. The World's Empty Promises
March 14, 2021 14:36 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBYesterday we said that our earthly pilgrimage is in fact our journey back to the Father’s House. We also described how treacherous and full of dangers this homecoming trip can be. Imagine how the younger son left home “rich”, and after squandering all his inheritance, he found himself empty, wasted, defeated...returning home broken and “stripped”. Beauty and glory no more. In such a vulnerable condition, we can easily fall prey to the devil’s traps. During this time, Jesus is our an...
[Our Journey Home] Day 21 – Children of the Light
March 14, 2021 14:28 - 10 minutes - 13.2 MBYesterday, we talked about the spiritual warfare in which we are engaged in. Nobody wants to lose in a battle. The coach of a sports team requires the players to understand and analyze the strategies of the opponent so as to maximize the chance of winning. As the Chinese proverb says: “Know the enemy, know yourself, and in every battle you will be victorious.” How well do we know ourselves and how well do we know our enemy? We need to have the humility to learn from our opponent. Th...
Day 21 – Children of the Light
March 14, 2021 14:28 - 10 minutes - 13.2 MBYesterday, we talked about the spiritual warfare in which we are engaged in. Nobody wants to lose in a battle. The coach of a sports team requires the players to understand and analyze the strategies of the opponent so as to maximize the chance of winning. As the Chinese proverb says: “Know the enemy, know yourself, and in every battle you will be victorious.” How well do we know ourselves and how well do we know our enemy? We need to have the humility to learn from our opponent. Th...
Day 20 – Spiritual Warfare
March 14, 2021 14:22 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBWhether we like it or not, we are engaged in spiritual warfare. It is also a necessary path through which we sanctify ourselves and others. It is how we can put our faith to test and to practice, and so it becomes a gateway to heaven —— back to the Father’s House. However, Satan does not want us to know that we are at war with it. Satan wants us to believe that everything is fine, and nothing is urgent. Satan camouflages as our friend and companion on this earthly pilgrimage. Nothin...
[Our Journey Home] Day 20 – Spiritual Warfare
March 14, 2021 14:22 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBWhether we like it or not, we are engaged in spiritual warfare. It is also a necessary path through which we sanctify ourselves and others. It is how we can put our faith to test and to practice, and so it becomes a gateway to heaven —— back to the Father’s House. However, Satan does not want us to know that we are at war with it. Satan wants us to believe that everything is fine, and nothing is urgent. Satan camouflages as our friend and companion on this earthly pilgrimage. Nothin...
Day 19 – Hooked and Cuffed
March 14, 2021 14:12 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MBEven though the younger son has repented for his past sins and made up his mind to return to his father, the journey home would not be without obstacles. In fact, we should expect that it would be as difficult as the initial hurdle of facing our own transgressions and those we had hurt. Our journey home from our distant country will not be as easy as the path we used to leave home. Besides, who does not want us to go home? No one is more eager than Satan to “accompany” us along the ...
[Our Journey Home] Day 19 – Hooked and Cuffed
March 14, 2021 14:12 - 8 minutes - 10.3 MBEven though the younger son has repented for his past sins and made up his mind to return to his father, the journey home would not be without obstacles. In fact, we should expect that it would be as difficult as the initial hurdle of facing our own transgressions and those we had hurt. Our journey home from our distant country will not be as easy as the path we used to leave home. Besides, who does not want us to go home? No one is more eager than Satan to “accompany” us along the ...
[Our Journey Home] Day 18 – Heroic Return
March 14, 2021 14:05 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBI shall get up and go to my father and I shall say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers.” (Luke 15:18-19) To face someone whom we have hurt is very difficult. Excuses, emotions, and pride prevent us from mustering up the courage to face that person. In this parable, the initial awakening of the younger son appears to be self-serving in nature. However, regardl...
Day 18 – Heroic Return
March 14, 2021 14:05 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBI shall get up and go to my father and I shall say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son; treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers.” (Luke 15:18-19) To face someone whom we have hurt is very difficult. Excuses, emotions, and pride prevent us from mustering up the courage to face that person. In this parable, the initial awakening of the younger son appears to be self-serving in nature. However, regardl...
[Our Journey Home] Day 17 – Whose Image?
March 14, 2021 06:54 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBIn our previous reflection, we talked about how important it is to learn from Jesus to routinely retreat from work in order to spend time with God the Father in silence and in solitude. In silence, we begin to reflect on many things, especially on ourselves. It is like seeing our own reflection in a mirror. We need to face ourselves as we see more clearly our weaknesses and brokenness. That is why people do not like doing reflection, facing oneself in silence. It can be quite “threa...
Day 17 – Whose Image?
March 14, 2021 06:54 - 9 minutes - 10.6 MBIn our previous reflection, we talked about how important it is to learn from Jesus to routinely retreat from work in order to spend time with God the Father in silence and in solitude. In silence, we begin to reflect on many things, especially on ourselves. It is like seeing our own reflection in a mirror. We need to face ourselves as we see more clearly our weaknesses and brokenness. That is why people do not like doing reflection, facing oneself in silence. It can be quite “threa...
Day 16 – The Awakening
March 14, 2021 06:51 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MBComing to his senses he thought, “How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger.” (Luke 15:17) Yesterday, we talked about the magic moment of our awakening. That is the aha moment that awakens our senses to know how restless and helpless we are in our distant country. And we begin to realize that our Heavenly Father that we took for granted is the best. We recall the time when we were dependent on Him and He provided for o...
[Our Journey Home] Day 16 – The Awakening
March 14, 2021 06:51 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MBComing to his senses he thought, “How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger.” (Luke 15:17) Yesterday, we talked about the magic moment of our awakening. That is the aha moment that awakens our senses to know how restless and helpless we are in our distant country. And we begin to realize that our Heavenly Father that we took for granted is the best. We recall the time when we were dependent on Him and He provided for o...
[Our Journey Home] Day 15 – Where is our Home Base?
March 14, 2021 06:46 - 8 minutes - 10.8 MBComing to his senses he thought, “How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger.” (Luke 15:17) Whether we admit it or not, we are all wandering in our own distant country, away from home, in different ways and to a different extent. We have received from God countless gifts like our talents, time, and treasures. But instead of using them the way they are intended for, we have “squandered” our inheritance on selfish motive...
Day 15 – Where is our Home Base?
March 14, 2021 06:46 - 8 minutes - 10.8 MBComing to his senses he thought, “How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger.” (Luke 15:17) Whether we admit it or not, we are all wandering in our own distant country, away from home, in different ways and to a different extent. We have received from God countless gifts like our talents, time, and treasures. But instead of using them the way they are intended for, we have “squandered” our inheritance on selfish motive...
Day 14 – The Lost Tie, A Lost Life
March 14, 2021 06:43 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBWhen we take gifts given to us from God and wander away from Him, we lose the tie and the relationship with the Giver. The gifts that come from God ought to be connected to Him, the Giver. A gift away from the Giver “loses” its meaning and power and ceases to be a gift. It is reduced to a mere possession. It loses its life! And this also happens to the person possessing it. Losing its life-giving quality, the gift, now a possession, ceases to satisfy. It dries up. Then we desire to ...
[Our Journey Home] Day 14 – The Lost Tie, A Lost Life
March 14, 2021 06:43 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBWhen we take gifts given to us from God and wander away from Him, we lose the tie and the relationship with the Giver. The gifts that come from God ought to be connected to Him, the Giver. A gift away from the Giver “loses” its meaning and power and ceases to be a gift. It is reduced to a mere possession. It loses its life! And this also happens to the person possessing it. Losing its life-giving quality, the gift, now a possession, ceases to satisfy. It dries up. Then we desire to ...
Day 13 – Whose Property?
March 14, 2021 06:37 - 8 minutes - 10.6 MBAfter a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance on a life of dissipation. When he had freely spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he found himself in dire need. So, he hired himself out to one of the local citizens who sent him to his farm to tend the swine. And he longed to eat his fill of the pods on which the swine fed, but nobody gave him any. (Luke 15:13-16) In Jesus’ time...
[Our Journey Home] Day 13 – Whose Property?
March 14, 2021 06:37 - 8 minutes - 10.6 MBAfter a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance on a life of dissipation. When he had freely spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, and he found himself in dire need. So, he hired himself out to one of the local citizens who sent him to his farm to tend the swine. And he longed to eat his fill of the pods on which the swine fed, but nobody gave him any. (Luke 15:13-16) In Jesus’ time...
Day 12 – An Ungrateful Heart
March 14, 2021 06:34 - 8 minutes - 9.42 MBOn His way to Jerusalem, Jesus travelled through Samaria and Galilee. Ten lepers met Jesus there. Jesus had compassion on them, healed them as He sent them away, asking them to show themselves to the priests. However, out of the ten lepers, only one of them came back to thank Jesus and praise God. Jesus said, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine?” (Luke 17:17) Few of us would identify ourselves with the nine ungrateful lepers. Indeed, when we are asked, often...
[Our Journey Home] Day 12 – An Ungrateful Heart
March 14, 2021 06:34 - 8 minutes - 9.42 MBOn His way to Jerusalem, Jesus travelled through Samaria and Galilee. Ten lepers met Jesus there. Jesus had compassion on them, healed them as He sent them away, asking them to show themselves to the priests. However, out of the ten lepers, only one of them came back to thank Jesus and praise God. Jesus said, “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine?” (Luke 17:17) Few of us would identify ourselves with the nine ungrateful lepers. Indeed, when we are asked, often...
Day 11 – An Untamed Heart
March 14, 2021 06:30 - 8 minutes - 9.4 MBMost people do not like to be told what to do, to follow others’ ideas. We like to express our own ideas, styles, and characters. We want to show ourselves and others that our ways are unique and better. That is how many people choose to build their self confidence. This pattern can slowly mold us to become competitive in nature, and to win in life. As a result, we tend to think about "me" instead of "we". Satan does not only want us to compare with one another, it even tempts us to...
[Our Journey Home] Day 11 – An Untamed Heart
March 14, 2021 06:30 - 8 minutes - 9.4 MBMost people do not like to be told what to do, to follow others’ ideas. We like to express our own ideas, styles, and characters. We want to show ourselves and others that our ways are unique and better. That is how many people choose to build their self confidence. This pattern can slowly mold us to become competitive in nature, and to win in life. As a result, we tend to think about "me" instead of "we". Satan does not only want us to compare with one another, it even tempts us to...
Day 10 – The Battle between Good and Evil
March 14, 2021 06:07 - 8 minutes - 9.21 MBIn the past few days, we have looked at some of the major factors at play in our lives pulling us away from God, mainly our self-centeredness and selfish ambition (egoism), our doubts in God who provides us with the best, and allowing oneself to fall prey to different daily temptations. Our lives are a tug of war between the good and the evil, between choosing God or Satan. Satan, the master of deception, prides itself by pulling us as far away from God as possible, thus also winni...
[Our Journey Home] Day 10 – The Battle between Good and Evil
March 14, 2021 06:07 - 8 minutes - 9.21 MBIn the past few days, we have looked at some of the major factors at play in our lives pulling us away from God, mainly our self-centeredness and selfish ambition (egoism), our doubts in God who provides us with the best, and allowing oneself to fall prey to different daily temptations. Our lives are a tug of war between the good and the evil, between choosing God or Satan. Satan, the master of deception, prides itself by pulling us as far away from God as possible, thus also winni...
Day 9 – Satan Hides in the Details
March 14, 2021 05:34 - 7 minutes - 9.65 MBIn life, we make a lot of decisions. While some are important, life-changing decisions, most are small choices that we make daily. According to some researchers, an average person makes about 35,000 decisions a day! So, we can say that our whole life is made up of decisions, and that these choices shape our lives. When we make important life decisions, we normally take more time to evaluate, to do research, and for us (Catholic) Christians, we discern God’s will before making our f...
[Our Journey Home] Day 9 – Satan Hides in the Details
March 14, 2021 05:34 - 7 minutes - 9.65 MBIn life, we make a lot of decisions. While some are important, life-changing decisions, most are small choices that we make daily. According to some researchers, an average person makes about 35,000 decisions a day! So, we can say that our whole life is made up of decisions, and that these choices shape our lives. When we make important life decisions, we normally take more time to evaluate, to do research, and for us (Catholic) Christians, we discern God’s will before making our f...
Day 8 – The Devil's Trap
March 14, 2021 05:28 - 8 minutes - 9.03 MBIn yesterday’s reflection, we examined our consciousness to discover the image of the younger son in each one of us. We have realized that our self-centeredness and associated attitudes and traits are some of the key factors motivating us to break ties with God. Today, we go one level deeper to find the culprit. When we were born, we trusted our parents in every aspect of our lives. We relied on them, learned from them, lived with them, and trusted their guidance. This is what it s...
[Our Journey Home] Day 8 – The Devil's Trap
March 14, 2021 05:28 - 8 minutes - 9.03 MBIn yesterday’s reflection, we examined our consciousness to discover the image of the younger son in each one of us. We have realized that our self-centeredness and associated attitudes and traits are some of the key factors motivating us to break ties with God. Today, we go one level deeper to find the culprit. When we were born, we trusted our parents in every aspect of our lives. We relied on them, learned from them, lived with them, and trusted their guidance. This is what it s...
[Our Journey Home] Day 7 – My Departure
March 14, 2021 05:22 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB“After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country.” (Luke 15:13) What motivated the younger son to leave his home, to leave his father? Believe it or not, either knowingly or unknowingly, we all seek opportunities to leave home, whether it is a physical or a spiritual departure. A part of us always hopes to explore the outside world. We are in search of something better, something bigger, something more unique and original, something...
Day 7 – My Departure
March 14, 2021 05:22 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB“After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country.” (Luke 15:13) What motivated the younger son to leave his home, to leave his father? Believe it or not, either knowingly or unknowingly, we all seek opportunities to leave home, whether it is a physical or a spiritual departure. A part of us always hopes to explore the outside world. We are in search of something better, something bigger, something more unique and original, something...
Day 6 – A Sword That Pierced His Heart
March 14, 2021 05:13 - 7 minutes - 8.58 MBA man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, “Father, give me the share of your estate that should come to me.” So the father divided the property between them. After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country…(Luke 15:11-13a) Imagine for a minute what flashes through the father’s mind the moment the son demands his share of his father’s estate. A heart-wrenching pain struck him as he listened between the lines of what h...
[Our Journey Home] Day 6 – A Sword That Pierced His Heart
March 14, 2021 05:13 - 7 minutes - 8.58 MBA man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, “Father, give me the share of your estate that should come to me.” So the father divided the property between them. After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings and set off to a distant country…(Luke 15:11-13a) Imagine for a minute what flashes through the father’s mind the moment the son demands his share of his father’s estate. A heart-wrenching pain struck him as he listened between the lines of what h...
[Our Journey Home] Day 4 – Come back to me
March 14, 2021 05:02 - 7 minutes - 8.06 MBPerhaps we have noticed the common theme of REPENTANCE among the three parables that Jesus told in the Gospel of Luke chapter 15. After telling the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus said, “I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” (Luke 15:7) And after telling the parable of the lost coin, Jesus also said: “In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejo...
Day 4 – Come back to me
March 14, 2021 05:02 - 7 minutes - 8.06 MBPerhaps we have noticed the common theme of REPENTANCE among the three parables that Jesus told in the Gospel of Luke chapter 15. After telling the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus said, “I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” (Luke 15:7) And after telling the parable of the lost coin, Jesus also said: “In just the same way, I tell you, there will be rejo...
Day 3 – The Depth of the Father's Love
March 14, 2021 04:54 - 7 minutes - 7.93 MBYesterday, we talked about how Jesus handled the complaint of the Pharisees and the scribes. He responded by telling them three parables in a row, emphasizing the importance of the message He was trying to get across —— that is, our compassionate Heavenly Father loves all sinners to such an extreme extent that He would take incomprehensible or even irrational actions by human standard to seek, to accept, and to forgive all those who have offended Him. The Father does not take pleas...
[Our Journey Home] Day 3 – The Depth of the Father's Love
March 14, 2021 04:54 - 7 minutes - 7.93 MBYesterday, we talked about how Jesus handled the complaint of the Pharisees and the scribes. He responded by telling them three parables in a row, emphasizing the importance of the message He was trying to get across —— that is, our compassionate Heavenly Father loves all sinners to such an extreme extent that He would take incomprehensible or even irrational actions by human standard to seek, to accept, and to forgive all those who have offended Him. The Father does not take pleas...
[Our Journey Home] Day 5 – Jesus, I Trust in You!
March 14, 2021 04:51 - 7 minutes - 8.29 MBIn the last couple of days, we saw the compassion of God for sinners and how important and precious each child is in His eyes, no matter how sinful and broken we are. We now have a glimpse of how deep our Heavenly Father’s love is for each and every one of us. His ultimate wish is for us to be with Him forever. And our repentance begins our journey home. Our life experiences make it hard for us to comprehend the Father’s love. Oftentimes we have doubts about His fairness and impart...
Day 5 – Jesus, I Trust in You!
March 14, 2021 04:51 - 7 minutes - 8.29 MBIn the last couple of days, we saw the compassion of God for sinners and how important and precious each child is in His eyes, no matter how sinful and broken we are. We now have a glimpse of how deep our Heavenly Father’s love is for each and every one of us. His ultimate wish is for us to be with Him forever. And our repentance begins our journey home. Our life experiences make it hard for us to comprehend the Father’s love. Oftentimes we have doubts about His fairness and impart...
[Our Journey Home] Day 2 – The Compassion of Jesus
March 14, 2021 04:04 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBFor a brief moment, imagine yourself as one of the Pharisees and scribes who grumbled, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” (Luke 15:2) Then you hear Jesus tell the parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son (Luke 15), and reveal the nature of God’s concern and merciful love for the lost ones (sinners). How would you feel when you hear this ridiculous question from Jesus: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the...
Day 2 – The Compassion of Jesus
March 14, 2021 04:04 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBFor a brief moment, imagine yourself as one of the Pharisees and scribes who grumbled, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” (Luke 15:2) Then you hear Jesus tell the parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son (Luke 15), and reveal the nature of God’s concern and merciful love for the lost ones (sinners). How would you feel when you hear this ridiculous question from Jesus: “Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the...
Day 1 – Await In Joyful Hope
March 13, 2021 18:29 - 7 minutes - 7.55 MBThis is the second Lenten Season in an unprecedented global pandemic. This pandemic has disrupted our lives while awakening us in the process. As we continue to till the soil of our hearts, let us examine the wisdom of the Church’s liturgical calendar. Basically, why Lent, and how is it related to our spiritual life and growth? Advent and Lent are the seasons of preparation, symbolized by the colour “purple''; Christmas and Easter the seasons of celebration, symbolized by “white”; ...
[Our Journey Home] Day 1 – Await In Joyful Hope
March 13, 2021 18:29 - 7 minutes - 7.55 MBThis is the second Lenten Season in an unprecedented global pandemic. This pandemic has disrupted our lives while awakening us in the process. As we continue to till the soil of our hearts, let us examine the wisdom of the Church’s liturgical calendar. Basically, why Lent, and how is it related to our spiritual life and growth? Advent and Lent are the seasons of preparation, symbolized by the colour “purple''; Christmas and Easter the seasons of celebration, symbolized by “white”; ...