When attending Mass is not Routine but an Encounter with Jesus

God always welcome us, do we welcome Him?

Every Sunday, we come to God's house expecting to be welcomed, and Fr. Simon Tan reminds us that God never fails to welcome us. The real question is: "Do we welcome Him?" Using the image of being invited into a home but receiving no smile or embrace, he challenges us to reflect on our own attitude at Mass. Has worship become a routine, or do we arrive with hearts open to encounter Christ? Fr. Simon also highlights that welcoming is expressed through simple human gestures, such as embracing parents, showing affection, praying and singing wholeheartedly, and receiving each other with love. Every Eucharist is a fresh invitation to experience God's presence. God is always at work, always welcoming us. - Sunday Homily by Fr. Simon Tan, C.Ss.R. (28 June 2026)

Do not be Afraid, we are never alone

In his homily, Father Terence reflected on how fear can quietly shape the way we live. Using the image of a dog conditioned to remain within an invisible boundary, he showed how fear can keep us trapped even when the barriers are no longer there. He identified two sources of challenge in our lives. The first comes from outside: misunderstanding, criticism, and opposition for doing what is right, as experienced by the prophet Jeremiah. The second rises from within: our struggle with sin, which distances us from God and leaves us trapped in guilt and shame. When fear takes hold, we shrink - growing silent when truth needs to be spoken and passive when courage is required. Yet in the Gospel, Jesus repeatedly tells us, “Do not be afraid.” We are never alone. Armed with God's truth and His love, we are called to step beyond our fears and live with genuine freedom and conviction. Sunday Homily by Fr. Terence Wee, C.Ss.R. (21 June 2026)

Compassion begins with one small step - Be a Shepherd today like Jesus.

When did we last look at another person and wonder what type of burdens and troubles they going through and what type of compassion we can render? Today’s Gospel is on compassion - Jesus looks at his people, filled with compassion, He shepherds them and ministers to them. We can be compassionate just like Jesus is compassionate. Unfortunately, in this world of advanced technology, we can forget and look past people, but we are not called to be bystanders, but to actively participate in the mission of Jesus. Perhaps, we should pause, reflect for a moment, try to understand the struggles of others and reach out to be shepherds to others. - Sunday Homily by Fr. Eugene Lee, C.Ss.R. (14 June 2026)

We become what we eat! - Meeting Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

On this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Fr. Clement reminds us that the Eucharist is far more than a ritual - it is a transformation. "We become what we eat," he proclaims, calling us to recognize Christ not only on the Blessed Sacrament, but in one another. Drawing from the readings and Gospel of John, Fr. Clement reflects on humanity's deepest hunger - for peace, forgiveness, healing, and love - and how Jesus meets us in the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharist is not a reward for the sinless. Instead, it is a healing remedy for those who are struggling. We leave the table nourished and sent forth: His living presence in the world. - Sunday Homily by Fr. Clement Lee, C.Ss.R. (7 June 2026)

Mystery of Love, Mercy, Salvation - What does it mean to us?

Today the church celebrates the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the unity of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, three persons in one God. We invoke the Trinity when we make the sign of the cross at prayer. Fr. Sikstus explains the Holy Trinity as a mystery of love, mercy, and salvation. God the Father is our Creator, compassionate and merciful, loving us despite our brokenness and imperfections. He sends his only Son, Jesus, not to condemn the world, but to redeem us through obedience, sacrifice, and redemption. The Holy Spirit is then sent to remain within us, guiding, strengthening, and helping us in daily life. Though the Trinity cannot be fully understood by the mind, we believe with humility and trust. May this solemnity remind us that God is for us, with us and within us. - Sunday Homily by Fr. Sikstus Bapa Atawolo, C.Ss.R. (31 May 2026)