POINTING TO THE SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD Patrick Tifu

Discover the transformative power of love as we reflect on the sixth Sunday of Easter, where Jesus's teachings take center stage, guiding us to live in the fullness of God's love and acceptance. This episode uncovers the heartfelt notion that God's love isn't a prize to be won, but a presence to dwell in, revealed through our selfless actions and compassionate interactions. Through a deep look at the readings, particularly from Acts of the Apostles, we tackle the enduring challenges of racism and prejudice, urging all to embrace the all-encompassing reach of the Holy Spirit. As we explore this powerful message, prepare to see the world through the lens of love, as we're all the cherished children of God, called to act as such.

Amidst our heartfelt discussion, we honor the Virgin Mary with a prayer and blessings, seeking her intercession to help us embody Christ's commandment to live in truth and love. We extend our gratitude to you, our cherished community, for walking alongside us in faith and fellowship. Your presence amplifies our collective journey, and we invite you to engage with us further as we continue to share messages of hope and unity. Closing with a special blessing for your protection, this episode is a sanctuary for the soul, promising guidance towards the eternal light of life.

Discover how a man named Saul evolved from a feared persecutor to a fervent apostle, a testament to the transformative power of union with God, as we delve into the readings of the fifth Sunday of Easter. Saul's journey is just one of the profound narratives we explore, illustrating the boundless strength we can harness from our divine connection. Alongside this, we absorb the wisdom of Saint John, who teaches us to align our actions with our faith, ensuring our deeds embody the love of God. As branches of Jesus, the true vine, we are reminded of the importance of our bond with Him, a relationship that enables us to bear abundant fruit. Embrace this episode as an invitation to introspect, to align your daily life with the profound messages of Christ, so that in every interaction and community engagement, you may be a living testament to the faith you profess.

Gather with me in a spiritual embrace as we lift our hearts in prayer, seeking Jesus' guidance and comfort during our most challenging moments. Join in as we invoke blessings for strength against adversity, protection from evil, and the promise of eternal peace that awaits us. I express my heartfelt gratitude for your companionship on this sacred journey, and I am truly honored to share these blessings with you. Together, we conclude our time of reflection and worship by invoking the Holy Trinity, carrying forth the wisdom and grace we have received into our daily lives. This episode is a shared pilgrimage in prayer and purpose, and your presence here enriches our collective exploration of faith. Amen.

Discover the life-altering power of resurrection as we share stories of transformation and redemption, reflecting on the third Sunday of Easter. Witness the journey of Peter, from his denials to becoming a courageous herald of Christ, and how this mirrors our own potential for change when embracing the truth of the Gospel. Our exploration delves into the fulfillment of divine promises and the call to live boldly, while also addressing the reality of Jesus's physical resurrection and its profound implications for our spiritual and corporeal existence. Each chapter of this episode invites you into a deeper understanding of how the risen Christ impacts our lives, urging us to act upon God's infinite love and mercy.

Join us in a moment of communal prayer and thanksgiving, echoing through heartfelt proclamations of "O Sacrament most holy, o Sacrament divine." Feel uplifted as we praise the Lord for His boundless grace and invite you to become an integral part of spreading this message of hope. Our shared faith journey continues beyond the podcast, as we encourage engagement through liking, sharing, and subscribing, reinforcing our connection as a community of believers. May this episode serve as a beacon of light for your path, and may the peace and joy of the Easter season fill your heart.

Dear friends in Christ, 
On this  Divine Mercy Sunday we remember especially Maureen and all of our brothers and sisters who have requested to be prayed for. May God grant them all they need. May God grant eternal rest to Imelda Lum Che, 
Brothers and sisters in Christ, in the readings today, we see Mercy, Divine Mercy in action.
You've often heard it said,that "it doesn't matter how deep you fall. What matters is how high you bounce back". Thomas and Judas both betrayed Jesus by their words & actions but one of them shows us Christians what matters after we wonder away from God's path - What a perfect confession looks like. Imagine the look in Thomas’ face when Jesus spoke to him – the joyful tears in his eyes reflecting God's awe and wonder. Thomas' most amazing proclamation in the gospel today “My Lord and my God” reflects and demonstrates not only his understanding of Christ's divinity, his humility to change for the better but also his conviction that God is faithful, that God is loving, and that God is merciful.  
In the 1st reading, the early Christian communities with their hearts and minds seemed to have translated these convictions in their every day actions and lived these well, happily sharing their possessions and selling what they didn’t need. Not because they had been forced to, but as we are told in the 2nd reading that they realised and demonstrated "what loving God is – keeping his commandments; and his commandments are not difficult,” for those who love Him. 
Dearly beloved, God loved us first, and by his grace, and his mercy, we are commanded and empowered to love one another.

No one likes to suffer.  But as humans, we know that pain is inevitable; emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual pain etc. The way we deal with our suffering and pain says a great deal about our maturity as someone created by God! The readings this Sunday talk to us about how to deal with suffering. 
The first reading, from the Prophet Jeremiah, explains how God will replace the Old Covenant of Judgment with a New Covenant of Forgiveness of sins.
This New Covenant was established we told on the letter to the Hebrews by Jesus’ suffering and death, in obedience to the Father’s will. 
The Gospel hints at the inner struggle of Jesus in accepting the cup of suffering to inaugurate the New and Eternal Covenant. 
Dear friends  the readings today challenge us to make difference in the lives of others like Jesus did, by accepting suffering and sacrificing our lives to the people around us in the family, in the workplace, and in a wider society, being the grain that died, sprouted and bringing forth new life. 

Dear Friends in Christ,
All of us dear friends have habits. Some of these habits are good – and some bad. Generally speak, good habits, are often, hard to acquire – Whereas, bad ones are very easy to learn –  Sin is something that can become habitual. And unfortunately for us many sinful things are accepted in our culture and society today. Consequently, it takes great courage and resolve to break with that culture and to eliminate ingrained habits of sin! All the scriptures for today have much to say about cultural – and habitual – sin in our society and in ourselves. The central theme of today’s readings is that our salvation is the free gift of a merciful God, given to us sinners through Jesus, His Son. The readings stress God’s mercy and compassion and remind us of the great love, kindness, and grace extended to us in Christ.
In the first reading,  from the Second Book of Chronicles (chapter 36:14-16,19-23,) we see the compassion and patience of God. God chose Cyrus the Great, a pagan conqueror, to become the instrument of His mercy to, and salvation of, His chosen people exiled in Babylon.
 In the second reading, St Paul in his letter to the Ephesians (2:4-10) tells us that God is so rich in mercy that He has granted us eternal salvation and eternal life as a free gift through Christ Jesus. 
 .  Today’s Gospel tells us how a perfect God sent  His perfect Son, Jesus, in order to save an imperfect world and an imperfect people - a people whose lives is filled with mistakes, sin, and helplessness but we are still precious  – so precious that He sacrificed his Son to save them. 
Brothers and Sisters, God did not send His Son into the world to condemn us – but to save us. Jesus is the revelation of God’s Light and Love. But to live in this Light and Love, we must break with the darkness that sinful habits always bring.May God’s Love inflame our hearts and souls – so that we may strive daily to live each moment according to whatever God is asking of us!