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In Saint John’s Gospel, Jesus’ command for us is to love one another. God is love and love is God. We see this love with the death of Jesus dying for us on the cross, and also in all the petitions and thanksgiving letters read for the Novena. We are invited to continue to learn and exemplify God's love in our daily lives.
-Novena Devotion by Fr. Vincent Low, C.Ss.R. (4 May 2024)


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From a mother who's dealing with tragedy in her family to an inmate on death row, we all face moments when we crash and lose our way. Some of us no longer want to go to church, others simply give up. Even those with great faith face moments when the human spirit goes into a paralysis, like a cat watching a truck approaching with bright lights. It's those moments that we have to look at the promise of Jesus, who tells us that he will be with us till the end of time.

-Novena Devotion by Fr. Simon Pereira, C.Ss.R. (27 April 2024)


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Fr Eugene reveals a conversation he had with his mother about his vocation, and how she wanted him to deal with the conflict and tensions he would face in the Redemptorist community. In his homily for the Vocation Sunday weekend, he started with how prophets, saints, Pope Francis to Mother Teresa all go through a stage of struggle like us when we try find the identity within ourselves. It's often a struggle when we try to walk by ourselves, but it can be different. Because if God works with us, we can be a different person. We can answer the call to our vocation. Doing that can bring us a life of transformation and fulfilment. Even when we think our lives are messy, God can still work wonders in his mysterious ways. The invitation is out there.

-Novena Devotion by Fr. Eugene Lee, C.Ss.R. (20 April 2024)


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What does it mean to be Easter people? The Novena Lenten community project in aid of the Redemptorists seminary and mission church in Sri Lanka received an overwhelming response, where 91 boxes are now en-route to those in need. Some of the donations truly came from the heart, such as 10 school bags filled with brand new stationaries and exercise books. Others were at the other end, with clothing that were already disintegrating. When it comes to giving, often times, we are merely disposing, giving away things that we no longer want or need. True giving comes from finding out someone else's needs. When we donate, is it a one-off to make us feel good, or is it part of our nature where we always try to share our blessings with others out of charity. As Easter people, we are asked to be bearers of the Good News, and we're invited to give, and not to dispose of our leftovers. Are we ready to go out and start giving? Are we ready to be Easter people?

-Novena Devotion by Fr. Terence Wee, C.Ss.R. (13 April 2024)


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God and mercy are synonymous. In light of the resurrection in which God's mercy is fulfilled, we have to first be mindful of our sinful state. If we want to truly repent, the repentance must move us to a desire to change. At Easter, God is inviting us to come on board with him, to look at the merciful love of God for sinners. He's withholding His just punishment on us and replace it with mercy. If we truly want to repent, we need to look mercifully at the love of God. And in return, we must be merciful as our Heavenly Father is merciful.

-Novena Devotion by Fr. Peter Wee, C.Ss.R. (6 April 2024)


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For Mary and the apostles, the Holy Spirit came in the form of a gush of wind, with tongues of fire above them. The Holy Spirit is the giver of life. The gifts and fruits of the Spirit need to be exercised and activated in our lives. Only we can do it with our free will. Once our prayers are answered, that's our own Pentecost -- our own personal blessings. When we receive the Holy Spirit, it needs to activate through good works and how we live our lives.

-Novena Devotion 'LIVE' by Fr. Glenn De Cruz, C.Ss.R. (23 March 2023)


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