Monday: 2nd December, 2019 Matthew 8:10 When Jesus heard it, he marvelled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. Two recorded accounts, one cited in Nazareth and events of today's Gospel cited in Capernaum present the two instances in scripture... Continue Reading →

Sunday: 1st December, 2019 Today is the 1st day of December and also the first Sunday of Advent. In the homily today, I was reminded again of what the season is about. It has been suggested that Advent is the most difficult season in the church, even compared to the season of Lent which is... Continue Reading →

Saturday: 30th November, 2019 Reference text: Matthew 4:18-22 Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. These days, it is rather easy to go viral for different reasons. However, all these viral videos... Continue Reading →

Friday: 29th November, 2019 I have had my current bicycle for nearly three years and since it has began showing signs of giving way, I am thinking about getting another. Not that it is non-functional, I just don't want to be in a position where I need a bike urgently but don't have. Thus, for... Continue Reading →

Thursday: 28th November, 2019 Reference text: Daniel 6:12-28 Daniel 6:14 Then the king, when he heard these words, was sore displeased with himself, and set his heart on Daniel to deliver him: and he laboured till the going down of the sun to deliver him. By chance, I came across an info graphics which contained... Continue Reading →

Wednesday: 27th November, 2019 Reference: Daniel 5:1-28 Daniel 5:6 Then the king's countenance was changed, and his thoughts troubled him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, and his knees smote one against another. When one is doing something and in the middle of it comes to the realisation that 'this isn't right',... Continue Reading →

Tuesday: 26th November, 2019 Reference text: Daniel 2:31-45 Daniel 2:32,33 This image's head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass, His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay. When there are too many variables, finding solutions and harmony become... Continue Reading →

Monday: 25th November, 2019 Reference text: Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20 Daniel 1:4 Select only strong, healthy, and good-looking young men,” he said. “Make sure they are well versed in every branch of learning, are gifted with knowledge and good judgment, and are suited to serve in the royal palace. Train these young men in the language... Continue Reading →

Sunday: 24th November, 2019 I have recently noticed that I spend a relatively longer time under the shower in winter than when it's warmer simply because I am just not ready to handle the ensuing cold when I turn the hot water off. To ensure balance, you might suggest I either spend more time in... Continue Reading →