Preparing the way of the Lord during Advent
Advent reminds us that we need to prepare our hearts for the Lord by removing any obstacles that prevent his coming into our lives...
Mental Prayer: A Personal Witness from a Secular Carmelite (OCDS)
Many people have asked me about mental prayer—what it is, and how it’s possible to practice it in the midst of a busy, fast-paced world...
A tribute to Brother Columba – from the teaching staff of St Joseph’s School
We teachers have a high regard for Br Columba. He was a well-respected and well-loved educator.
As a Principal, he was caring and encouraging; approachable...
Remembering William Chong, Who Fought the Good Fight
By Dr Jeffrey & Angie Goh
William Chong was a man of Christian vision and tenacity. He was an intrinsically good person. His operative code...
St. Maximilian Kolbe: martyr of supreme sacrifice of life
The Polish priest was killed by the Nazis with a lethal injection on August 14, 80 years ago. The Catholic Church declared Kolbe Blessed in 1971 and canonized him as a martyr in 1982.
Purple Paradox – The reason purple is the colour of Lent
Lent begins this year on 2 March with Ash Wednesday. The colour purple is part and parcel of Lent. However, the colour purple is also a colour of paradox.