Weekly Missionary Reflection5th Week of Lent, 21 March 2021Jer. 31:31-34; Ps. 51:3,4,12-13,14-15; Heb. 5:7-9; John 12:20-33 Obituary often says “Rest In Peace” or “has been raised to heaven”. Sometimes Protestant Churches have different way of saying: “have been glorified by the Father..”. This formulation is clearly influenced by John's gospel. In the fourth gospel, Jesus' … Lanjutkan membaca “Die” To be Abundantly Fruitful

Weekly Missionary Reflection3rd Week of Lent, 7 March 2021Exod. 20:1-17 (or shorter reading: Exod. 20:1-3,7-9,12-17); Ps. 19:8,9,10,11; 1Cor. 1:22-25; John 2:13-25 In John's gospel there are 7 “signs” that Jesus performs to introduce Himself. The first sign happens at the wedding in Cana. It is an atmosphere of party and joy. The setting is profane, … Lanjutkan membaca Being Religious, without Forgetting To Have Faith!

Weekly Missionary Reflection2nd Week of Lent, 28 February 2021Gen. 22:1-2,9a,10-13,15-18; Ps. 116:10,15,16-17,18-19; Rom. 8:31b-34; Mark 9:2-10 There is a “Messianic secret” in the Gospel of Mark. Jesus does not want His identity as the Messiah to be revealed too early. There is an “order to keep silent” for those whom He has cured. Disciples and … Lanjutkan membaca Glory Behind The Cross

Weekly Missionary Reflection1st Week of Lent, 21 February 2021Gen. 9:8-15; Ps. 25:4bc-5ab,6-7ab,8-9; 1Ptr. 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15 Lent is the moment for being human again. We need a model and prototype. Adam, the first human being, totally fails to become an ideal model. Why? Because he is disobedient and can not resist the temptation. The fate … Lanjutkan membaca Be Prepared in The Moment of Temptation

Weekly Missionary Reflection6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 14 February 2021Lev. 13:1-2,44-46; Ps. 32:1-2,5,11; 1Cor. 10:31 - 11:1; Mark 1:40-45 What is the basic or principle of religious life: clean-unclean or compassion? Judaism in Jesus' time emphasized the principle of clean-uncleanness. To believe in the Most Holy God also means striving for a holy life. In … Lanjutkan membaca LORD is Loving All, not Partially

Weekly Missionary Reflection5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 7 February 2021Job 7:1-4,6-7; Ps. 147:1-2,3-4,5-6; 1Cor. 9:16-19,22-23; Mark 1:29-39 Continuing last week's story: Jesus works the whole day in Capernaum. On the same Sabbath, but different place: from the synagogue to an ordinary house. Jesus goes to Simon and Andrew's house. Jesus’ ministry reaches out different kinds … Lanjutkan membaca Keep Going, Do Not Stop!

Weekly Missionary Reflection4th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 31 January 2021Deut. 18:15-20; Ps. 95:1-2,6-7,8-9; 1Cor. 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28 Together with His disciples, Jesus moves from the Sea of Galilee to the synagogue; from ordinary setting to sacred place. The disciples are ready to be the witnesses of Jesus' teaching and miracles. Jesus immediately enters the synagogue … Lanjutkan membaca Messiah – Not Dominating, but Serving and Giving Himself

Weekly Missionary Reflection3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 24 January 2021Jonah. 3:1-5,10; Ps. 25:4bc-5ab,6-7bc,8-9; 1Cor. 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20 After Jesus is baptized (1: 9-11) and defeats Satan (1:13), the evangelist summarizes the core of Jesus' work as preaching the gospel of God. It means: the reign of God in this world has been commenced through the … Lanjutkan membaca “Come And Follow Me”

Weekly Missionary Reflection2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 17 January 20211Sam. 3:3b-10,19; Ps. 40:2,4ab,7-8a,8b-9,10; 1Cor. 6:13c-15a,17-20; John 1:35-42 “Chain-testimony” could be an appropriate title for today’s gospel. Let’s take a look: John testifies about Jesus. His testimony brings his two disciples to Jesus. They change their role model: from teacher to Messiah. Then Andrew’s testimony brings … Lanjutkan membaca “What Are You Looking For?”