My Soul Magnifies the Lord

My Soul Magnifies the Lord

What does Mary mean when she proclaims, “My soul magnifies the Lord”? Brother Albert reflects that, just as a magnifying glass does not make something greater but helps us see it more clearly, Mary does not make God greater. Instead, through her faith, trust and surrender, she allows God’s greatness to become more visible through her life. Like Mary, we face uncertainty, worries and struggles. Yet we must be mindful of what we choose to magnify. When we magnify our problems, fears and failures, they can overshadow our awareness of God’s presence. Mary reminds us to magnify God, not our fears. When we choose prayer, trust, love, and service, God's goodness shines through our lives. May Our Mother of Perpetual Help lead us closer to Jesus, so that we too can proclaim: "My soul magnifies the Lord." -Saturday Novena Devotion by Br. Albert Khoo, C.Ss.R. (18 July 2026)

Mary - Do whatever He tells you

Reflecting on the wedding at Cana: Imagine running out of wine during the wedding festivities, imagine the embarrassment and dishonour that the family of the wedding couple faced. Mother Mary was sensitive to the situation and acted on it. She understood the need of the hour and had faith in Jesus, as she went to her son, stating that there is no wine. Mary’s words to the servant, ‘do whatever he tells you’ was the proof that faith can move mountains. Things are made possible by Jesus for those who believe in him. Let us reflect on this message and see how it can apply in our daily life. Eg Family decisions and tensions, can we pause and ask, ‘What would Jesus tell me to do?’. Similarly in a toxic workplace environment, we can apply this as well. As we prepare our hearts for the annual procession, we strive to ‘make her known, make him known’. Our lady points towards Jesus- ‘do whatever He tells you’. As we do that, we discover peace, and joy and we share the blessing with others. - Saturday Novena Devotion by Br. Celestine Toh, C.Ss.R. (11 July 2026)

Let It Be Done Unto Me: Trusting God in an age of Artificial Intelligence

"Magnifica Humanitas" - The Greatness of the Human Person," explores how Catholics should approach artificial intelligence. Fr. Prabhu frames Pope Leo VIV's first encyclical as a modern echo of Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum, addressing today's technological revolution just as Leo XIII once addressed the industrial one. AI can inform and even write beautifully, but Fr. Prabhu stresses that it "cannot love...cannot pray...cannot forgive." We are therefore called to "remain profoundly human," since no machine can ever replace the splendor of humanity revealed in Christ. Rather than chasing quick results, we should "pursue wisdom rather than immediate results." Finally, Mary as a model for us - not because of knowledge, but because she trusted and surrendered to God's will. Fr. Prabhu reminds us that true discipleship means becoming more faithful and loving, not merely informed or efficient through technology. Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Antony Prabhu, C.Ss.R. (4 July 2026)

Our Mother of Perpetual Help - Tenderness of a mother & mercy of God

Mothers somehow always sense when something is wrong with their children because we were literally part our mother. That is why God also uses the image of a mother to describe His love for us. Today is the feast day of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. In Mary’s heart, we experience the tenderness of a mother and the mercy of God. If we look at the icon, we see Mother Mary embracing the frightened child Jesus and remaining with Him. When her child is afraid, she never lets Him face the problem alone. Let us continue to bring all our problems to our heavenly mother who never grows weary of praying and interceding for us before her son. She will always guide us, protect us and lead us to her son Jesus. Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Fulgensius Avelinus Ora, C.Ss.R (27 June 2026)

More than a Petition, more than a Prayer

In this homily, Fr. Simon reminds us that Mother Mary's deepest desire is to lead us to her Son, Jesus. Prayer is not just about petitions. It's about worshipping God with trust and gratitude. Reflecting on the Eucharistic Adoration during Novena, Fr Simon encourages us to use those precious moments to simply gaze upon Jesus and say, “Lord, I believe in You. I trust in You.” Even amid pain and unanswered questions, worship opens our hearts to God’s presence and allows Him to embrace us. Drawing from his own vocation journey, Fr Simon shares how surrendering uncertainties to God revealed His guidance over time. God doesn't need lengthy prayers - just a sincere, trusting heart. As we bring our struggles before the Lord, may we also learn to worship Him in spirit and truth, confident that He is greater than every burden we carry. - Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Simon Tan, C.Ss.R. (20 June 2026)