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I left home at 8.30am yesterday ....got to Shek Pik men's prison around 10.30am....spent three hours visiting inmates whose families I'd met in Latin America (+ some others preparing for court)...then 1.40pm bus from Shek Pik to Tong Fuk men's prison...same menu....then 4.30 bus to Tung Chung....home at 6pm ...to be greeted by a mountain of messages and mail.....no trouble sleeping last night. Was sort of happy yesterday to hear a number of inmates from Africa and Latin America say words like "only 15 months to go" (after already serving 7 or 8 years)
My article in today's Ming Pao newspaper has the topic: George Muller ...and China. It is on Ming Pao website - click "Australian in HK". Text without recording
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
Sirach 35-37:
Be generous as the Lord has been generous to
you.
Be cheerful when you make a gift to the Lord. The humble person's prayer pierces the
clouds,
so love the Lord with a humble heart. If a property has no fence, it will be
plundered.
If a man has no wife, he is like a boat without an anchor. Be careful when you consult other people.
After all consultation, follow the advice of your own heart.
Lord, please give me a cheerful
and humble heart
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
108: My heart is ready, O God. I will sing, sing
your praise.
Awake, lyre and harp. I will awake the dawn. I will thank you, Lord, among the peoples,
praise you among the nations, for your love reaches to the heavens
and your truth to the skies. O Lord, come and deliver us today.
Help us with your right hand. Give us help in difficult situations.
With your help we shall be brave.
Lord, we need your help every
day
Listen
Acts
4.32-37: The apostles continued to witness to the
resurrection
of the Lord Jesus with great power. The whole group of believers was united, heart
and soul. They willingly shared everything they had with people who were
in need. Joseph was a Temple minister who had been born
in Cyprus. He sold a field he owned, and gave the proceeds to the
apostles. The apostles called him "Barnabas" ("Son of
Encouragement")
Jesus, help me to be more caring and
sharing
Listen
Luke
6.1-5: One Sabbath day Jesus and his disciples were walking through a
cornfield. The disciples were hungry. They picked some ears of corn
and ate them. Picking corn on the Sabbath was regarded as unlawful by the
Pharisees.
So the Pharisees said to Jesus "Your disciples are
breaking the Sabbath law". Jesus replied "Don't you remember what King David and his
followers once did when they were hungry? They ate the Temple bread which
only the priests were allowed to eat. I am Master of the Sabbath"
Jesus, please help me understand that love is more important than law
Listen
Reflection
on the above readings: Surely
Jesus was being mischiveous when he took part in an unlawful walk (only tiny
journeys allowed on Sabbath by Jewish law) with a group of hungry friends into a
food area (where picking corn on Sabbath was not allowed). This sounds like a
"set-up" to teach the Pharisees (and his friends) a lesson ...and
Pharisees fell for the trap!
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One thing I noticed at Shek Pik prison
yesterday...the high quality meals....as good as a restaurant...no wonder so
many inmates put on weight! (or sell some
of their food to get money for their families in poor countries)
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun: Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South
Asia
Wed: East
Asia
Thurs: S.E. Asia,
Pacific
Frid: South
America
Sat: Cent, N America
Jesus,
today, Tuesday,
please bless the people of
South
Asia
And praying for
prisoners in one
part of China each day of the month:
On this 6th
of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Hainan
And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries
each day of the month:
On this 6th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Liberia
And praying for one
Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Tuesday,
please pacify Boko
Haram
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Mon March 5
Yum Cha yesterday with the Yu Family after St Paul's Yau Ma Tei 8.30am Mass (one family/group each week...3 families/groups so far....a lovely experience)
HK
McSleeper trend rises 50 per cent in three years, as NGO highlights
vulnerability of women in the group (see
my comment - "MRicci")
HK has around 800 foster care families,
but 200 more are needed. See info brochure here. And see FAQs at www.fostercarehk.org
Why is the world at
war?
(excellent article)
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Readings are from
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Sirach
32-34: If you are chosen for an important job,
don't let it go to your head. When you speak, keep to the point.
Say much in a few words. Reflect before you act.
Look before you leap. Travel broadens the mind.
Ask God's protection when you travel.
Lord, please bless everyone who
is travelling today
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
107: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His great love is without end. Let them say this, those the Lord has helped,
people from east and west, north and south. Some people wandered in the
desert, lost and unable to find their way to safety. In their hunger and thirst they cried to the
Lord for help.
He rescued them and showed them the way to safety. Let them thank the Lord for his love,
for he fills the hungry with good things.
Recording
Some people were prisoners in misery and
chains,
living in darkness and gloom. In their distress they cried to the Lord for
help.
He rescued them and restored their freedom. Let them thank the Lord for his goodness,
for he shatters the iron bars of prisons.
Recording
Some people were sick on account of their
sins,
unable to eat, and close to death. They cried to the Lord in their need.
He healed them and saved them from the grave. Let them thank the Lord for his love,
for the wonders he does for us.
Recording
Some people sailed to the sea in ships
and were caught in terrifying storms. They cried to the Lord in their need
and he calmed the sea and wind. Let them thank the Lord for his love,
for the wonders he does for us. Whoever is wise should meditate on these
things
and reflect on the love of the Lord.
Thank
you Lord, for your rescuing love
Recording
Acts
4.23-31: When Peter and John were released, they went
to a gathering of apostles and friends and told them everything that had
happened. The group then prayed "Master, it is you
who made heaven and earth and sea. Please protect us from leaders who
threaten us. Help us to proclaim your message with great boldness. Bless
us to heal and work miracles through the name of your holy servant
Jesus". As they prayed, the building rocked. They were
all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to proclaim the word of God
boldly
Jesus, by the grace of your Holy Spirit,
please help me to proclaim your message boldly
Listen
Luke
5. 27-32: As Jesus walked along, he noticed a tax
collector sitting by the customs house. The collector's name was Levi
(Matthew). Jesus said to him "Follow me".
Leaving everything, he got up and went with Jesus. In Jesus' honor Levi
held a banquet in his house. Many tax collectors and social outcasts
were present. The religious leaders complained "Why do
you eat and drink with tax collectors and outcasts?" Jesus replied "It is not those who are
well who need the doctor, but the sick. I have come to call sinners, not
the virtuous, to repentance"
Jesus, thank you for befriending people who
were looked down on.
Please help me do likewise
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: All of our troubles belong to one of the four groups in Psalm 107....and from any trouble the Lord can rescue us
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10
years ago: Wednesday concert at Marco Polo for our 200(!) students
from MP, Mazenod and Ricci. Thank you again Peter!
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To go with yesterday's Gospel about Jesus cleansing the Temple:
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun:
Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South
Asia
Wed: East
Asia
Thurs: S.E. Asia,
Pacific
Frid: South America
Sat: Cent, N. America
Jesus,
today, Monday,
please bless the people of Europe
& Russia
And
praying for prisoners in one
part of China each day of the month:
On
this 5th of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Guizhou
And
praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 5th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Chad
And praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Monday,
please pacify I.S.
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Sun March 4
Last night I attended the blessing and opening of St Peter's Chapel in Yau Ma Tei....the new home of the Mariner's Club (Catholic section) for the next four years (while the premises in Tsim Sha Tsui are being redeveloped). A happy night, after which Mass main celebrant Fr Benedict Lam V.G. kindly paid a quick visit to my nearby home.
Pope
wants canonization of slain Jesuit to move forward, ambassador says
Lantau Island family moving soon...urgently need someone to
become owners of their two dogs. For more info please email me: jdwomi@gmail.com
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Readings are from
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c.f. readings for Lent 3
Exodus 20: The Ten Commandments given by God to Moses:
1: I am the Lord your God. Do not worship anyone or anything else.
2: Use my name with respect. Do not insult my name.
3: Make the Sabbath Day a holy day each week.
4: Honor your father and your mother.
5: Do not kill.
6: Do not commit adultery.
7: Do not steal.
8: Do not tell lies.
9: Do not lust after someone else's wife.
10: Do not desire what belongs to someone else.
Dear God, please help us to put these commandments into practice
Psalm
19: (sun + law = the "sun-in-law"
psalm)
The heavens proclaim the glory of God,
the starry skies are the work of his hands. The stars can't speak, but they are
God's handwriting.
The sun is God's love shining on the whole world. The universe is a masterpiece, and so is God's
law
which shines in our hearts. The precepts of the Lord
enlighten our lives
each day.
The law of the Lord gives joy and wisdom to our hearts. The decrees of the Lord are to be desired more
than gold,
they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. But often we are unaware of our
errors.
Lord, please protect us from making mistakes.
Lord, may the words of my mouth
and the thoughts of my heart be pleasing to you
Listen
1
Corinthians 1.18 - 2.9:
The language of the Cross doesn't make sense
for some people. But for us it is God's power to save. While the Jews demand miracles and the Greeks
require philosophy, here we are preaching a crucified Christ: to the Jews
an obstacle they cannot get over, to the pagans madness. During my stay with you, I relied not on
philosophy or my own efforts, but only on the power of the Spirit. The wisdom we teach is about things no eye has
seen, and no ear has heard, things beyond human understanding - all that
God has prepared for those who love him.
Jesus, crucified Lord, please increase my
faith in you
Listen
John
2.13-22: Just before the Passover Feast, Jesus went up
to Jerusalem. In the Temple he saw people selling cattle and sheep and
pigeons, with money changers sitting at their counting tables. Jesus made a whip out of some cord, then drove
the sellers out of the Temple, cattle and sheep as well. He scattered the
money changers' coins, knocked their tables over, and said to the pigeon
sellers "Take all of this out of here and stop turning my Father's house
into a market". Some religious leaders asked him "What
sign can you show us to justify what you have done?" Jesus answered "Destroy this sanctuary,
and in three days I will raise it up". The leaders replied
"It has taken 46 years to build this sanctuary".
But Jesus was speaking of the sanctuary that was his body, and when he
rose from the dead, his disciples remembered his words.
Jesus, please don't let churches and prayer
centers become centers of commerce
Listen
Reflection
on the above readings:
Video
commentary on today's readings - in Italian with English, Chinese and
Spanish subtitles
Daniel Daring: I am the Lord your God
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10 years ago today: Visit to all centers by Guangzhou Dr Zhong Jian Ming and group + Peter with
A-mui, Andy and Johnny
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Hour
of Love HK radio program 8.30
pm HK time tonight
- with items about HK prison inmates
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Sign in St Peter's Chapel, Yau Ma Tei: "There are three
types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch
things happen, and those who wonder what happened".
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun: Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South
Asia
Wed: East
Asia
Thurs: S.E. Asia,
Pacific
Fri: South America
Sat: Cent., N America
Jesus,
today, Sunday,
please bless the people of
Africa
And praying for
prisoners in one part
of China each day of the month:
On this 4th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Guangdong
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 4th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Mozambique
And praying for one Islam-related
intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Sunday,
please bless all Muslims in my country
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Sat March 3
Yesterday was like a holiday for me ....I was able to spend most of the day at Lai Chi Kok men's prison which used to be my second home ....lovely to be there for a long time...meeting so many inmates
Then from 4pm to 6pm I attended a very important meeting with a legal team ... preparing for a special High Court case next week
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Readings are from
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Sirach
29-31: Help others in their time of need.
When people ask you for help, do not turn them away. Do not let your children grow up wild.
Teach them self control and self-discipline from their earliest years. Good health is better than silver and gold.
Better to be poor and healthy than rich and sick. Do not give in to brooding and fretting when
things go wrong.
Even in the saddest situation, look for light at the end of the tunnel. Avoid jealously and anger.
Jealously and anger will shorten your life. A moderate diet will help you sleep well.
Gluttony produces sleeplessness, biliousness and grumpiness. Wine was made to cheer our hearts.
But drinking to excess will reduce your strength.
Lord, please help me be
moderate with food and drink
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
106: O give thanks to the Lord for he is good.
His great love is without end. They are happy who do what is right,
who at all times remember what is just. When our ancestors came out of Egypt,
they forgot the greatness of God's love. Each time they strayed, God forgave them.
But still they continued to forget God who was their saviour,
God who had done such great things for them in Egypt.
O Lord, our God, please don't
let us forget your love
Listen
Acts
4.13-22:
The religious leaders were astonished that
two uneducated men like Peter and John could speak so confidently. The
leaders also realized that a miracle had taken place: the crippled man was
standing next to Peter and John. The leaders gave Peter and John a formal legal
warning not to speak in future about Jesus.
Peter and John replied "Which is right? To obey you, or obey God? We
cannot stop proclaiming what we have seen and heard". The leaders released the two apostles. They
were afraid to punish them since all the people were giving glory to God
for the miracle that had happened
Jesus, please help me obey you always
Listen
Luke
5.17-26: God's power was on display when Jesus healed
people.
People came from far and near to hear him teach, and to ask for healing. One day some people carried a paralyzed
man through a crowd to Jesus. The man was on a stretcher. Jesus knew that these people believed he could
help them,
so he said to the paralyzed man "My friend, your sins are
forgiven". Some religious leaders in the crowd were
thinking to themselves
that Jesus was wrong to say he could forgive sins. So Jesus said to the leaders "Which is
easier:
to say 'Your sins are forgiven', or to say 'Get up and walk'?" Then to prove that he had authority to forgive
sins, he said to the paralyzed man "Get up, pick up your bed and go
home". The man got up, picked up his stretcher and
went home.
The crowd praised God for what they had seen
Jesus, please give me more faith
in your power to forgive, your power to heal
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: Today's Sirach reading reminds us that Bible teaching is good for our health!
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At Lai Chi Kok prison yesterday morning I spent some time
with Deacon Peter Wong and his group of volunteers for their monthly prayer
service for local Chinese inmates. And yesterday the group included Fr Mark
O.M.I. and some of his youth team. The happy singing of the service - in the
main dining hall - could be heard in many parts of the prison!
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun:
Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South
Asia
Wed: East Asia
Thurs: S.E. Asia, Pacific
Frid: South
America
Sat: Cent. & N
America
Jesus,
today, Saturday,
please bless the people of Central
& North America
And
praying for prisoners in one
part of China each day of the month:
On this 3rd
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Gansu
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 3rd
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Burundi
And
praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Saturday,
please pacify the
Taliban
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Fri March 2
Old National Geographic
magazines wanted for library at Lo Wu women's prison. If any HK readers could
donate some please let me know: jdwomi@gmail.com
Arrest
a nun, not a Dreamer Dozens of Catholics, including men and women religious,
arrested in Washington as they called on lawmakers to help young undocumented adults brought to the US as minors obtain legal status.
Recently I finished reading the autobiography of Fr
Larry Rosebaugh O.M.I. who took part in many such protests.
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Bible
Sirach 25-28: Happy the husband of a really good wife.
A good wife is the joy of her husband. Do not praise a person before they have
spoken.
A person's speech reveals what sort of person is speaking. Among stupid people look for an opportunity to
leave,
but among thoughtful people take your time. Sarcasm and abuse are the mark of an arrogant
person.
Resentment and anger are bad for everyone. Forgive others if they have offended you.
Then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven. Avoid quarrelling and losing your temper.
Do not let your mouth speak scandal.
Lord, please give me the wisdom
to control my speech
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
105: Give thanks to the Lord, make known his deeds among all the peoples.
O sing to him, sing his praise.
Tell all his wonderful works. Be proud of his holy name.
Let hearts that seek the Lord rejoice. Consider the Lord and his strength.
Constantly seek his face. Never forget how the Lord has helped us in the
past,
how he has protected Israel from its beginning till now.
Dear
God, please help me understand how you have been loving and protecting me
since the beginning of my life
Listen
Acts
3.9-16:
When people saw the former crippled man
walking, they couldn't believe their eyes. So Peter said to them "Why
are you so surprised? Do you think John and I made this cripple walk? It is by our faith in Jesus that this man has
been restored to health. Jesus is the Holy One, the Just One, the
Prince of Life whom you handed over to Pilate for crucifixion. But God
raised him from the dead.
Jesus, Prince of Life, please increase my
faith in you. Please give me a faith that can bring your healing to
handicapped people
Listen
Luke
5. 12-16: In one town that Jesus went to, a leper fell
on his face and pleaded "Sir, if you want to, you can heal me". Jesus stretched out his hand, touched
him, and said "Of course I want to!
Be healed!" And the leprosy left him at once. Jesus' reputation continued to grow.
Large crowds gathered to hear him speak and to have their sicknesses cured.
But afterwards Jesus would always go to a quiet place where he could
be alone and pray
Jesus, please help me understand
that you want sick people to be healed
Reflection on the above Bible readings: Jesus healed the leper (Gospel).... faith in Jesus healed the handicapped man (Acts) and anyone can pray in faith for the healing of sick people
Fridays
of Lent:
Prayer
before a Crucifix
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To go with today's Gospel:
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun: Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South
Asia
Wed: East
Asia
Thurs: S.E. Asia, Pacific
Frid: S.
America
Sat: Cent, N. America
Jesus,
today, Friday,
please bless the people of South
America
And praying for
prisoners in one
part of China each day of the month:
On this 2nd
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Fujian
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 2nd of the month, Jesus please bless the
people of Niger
And praying for one Islam-related
intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Friday,
please bless all Muslims
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Thu March 1
I spent most of yesterday at Lo Wu women's prison, finishing the job of visiting inmates whose families I met in South America last month. One of the inmates said something that some African inmates also said after my African trips of 2015, 2016 and 2017: the visit brought a splintered family together for the first time in a long while....DG
Chris
McDonnell
Our
actions have consequences
Oxfam ... and the Church
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Bible
Sirach
24: Wisdom speaks:
"From eternity, in the beginning, God created me.
God sent me to be everywhere on earth. Approach me, you who desire me.
Whoever listens to me will stay on the road of goodness."
Lord, please help me seek
wisdom and listen to wisdom's voice
Recording
Psalm
104: Bless the Lord, my soul!
Lord God, how great you are. You make the clouds your chariot.
You walk on the wings of the wind. You make springs gush forth in the valleys.
They give drink to all the animals of the field. You make grass grow for the cattle
and plants to provide food for people. You give us wine to cheer our hearts
and oil to make our faces shine. You made the moon to mark the months.
The sun knows the time for its setting. How many are your works, O Lord.
In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your riches
and the sea is swarming with life. All things, great and small, look to you for
food.
You open your hand, they have their fill. You send forth your spirit, and life is
created.
You renew the face of the earth. I will sing to the Lord all my life.
May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
Bless the Lord, my soul!
Recording
Acts 3.1-10: One afternoon about 3pm, Peter and John
went to the Temple for prayer. A beggar asked them for money. He was
crippled from birth. Peter said to him "I don't have any
silver or gold. But I do have something to give you: in the name of Jesus
Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!" Peter then took him by the hand and helped him
to stand up. Immediately, his feet and ankles became firm and he could
walk.
He was so happy he started jumping around. He went into the Temple,
praising God
Jesus, there are so many crippled people in
the world. Please heal them
Listen
Luke
5.1-11: One day when Jesus was standing near the Lake
of Gennesaret, with people pressing round him listening to the word of
God, he saw two fishing boats near the bank. He got into one boat, it belonged to Simon
Peter, and taught people from the boat, away from the shore a little
distance. When he'd finished speaking he said to Simon
"Go out further to deep water and use your nets for a catch of
fish". Simon replied "Master, we worked hard all
night and caught nothing, but if you say so I'll lower the nets". They soon caught so many fish that the nets
began to tear. They called to their friends in the second boat to come and
help. Both boats were soon filled with fish. Peter fell at Jesus' knees and said
"Leave me, Lord, I am a sinful man", for he was overcome by the
catch they had made, as were James and John who were his partners. But Jesus said to Simon "Don't be afraid.
From now on, you will be fishers of men". Simon and his friends
then left everything to follow Jesus
Jesus, bless and protect all
"fishers of men"
Listen
Reflection on the above Bible readings: As a professional fisherman Peter understood better than we can what a miracle it was for fish to suddenly fill his net!
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10 years ago today: English classes at Xinqiao Primary School (P3) and Ng Chuen Primary School (P6)
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One disappointment during my visit to the women's prison
yesterday: I had almost no chance to practice my Spanish....since the Latin
American inmates keep on improving their English so much!
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun:
Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South Asia
Wed: East
Asia
Thurs: S.E. Asia, Pacific
Frid: South
America
Sat: Cent, N America
Jesus,
today, Thursday,
please bless the people of
South East Asia
And
praying for prisoners in one
part of China each day of the month:
On this 1st
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Anhui
And
praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 1st of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Congo
And
praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Thursday,
please pacify Al-Qaeda
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Wed Feb 28
The fact that some media in China are publishing criticism of
President Xi's move to govern for life shows that he doesn't yet have total
control over the media....which means the media can expect special attention in
the coming weeks?
This article has so much common
sense - highly recommended!
George Monbiot:
Commonhealth
A remarkable experiment suggests that
emergency admissions to hospital can be reduced by tackling loneliness
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Sirach 20-23: People who foolishly talk too much become
unpopular.
Wise people know when to speak and how much to speak. The talk of a foolish person is like a load on
a journey.
The talk of a wise person is a pleasure to hear. Lord, do not give me proud eyes.
Do not let lust take control of my life. Do not let my mouth use coarse and foul
language.
Help me avoid sins of impurity, alone or with others.
Lord, please give me the wisdom
to avoid bad talk and bad actions
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
103: My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
All my being, bless his holy name. My soul, give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings. It is he who forgives all your guilt,
who heals every one of your ills. It is he who fills your life with good things,
renewing your youth like an eagle's life. The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy. As the heavens are high above the earth
so strong is his love for those who love him. As far as the East is from the West,
so far does he remove our sins. As a father has compassion on his
children,
the Lord has pity on all who love and honor him. Give thanks to the Lord, all his angels,
who heed the voice of his word. Give thanks to the Lord, everyone and
everything.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord!
Thank you, Lord, for your love
and compassion
Listen
Acts
2.37-47: The crowd was deeply moved by Peter's words,
and asked "What should we do?" Peter replied
"You must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then
you too will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit". That day about
3,000 people were baptized. These remained faithful to the teaching of the
apostles, to a life of sharing and caring, to the Breaking of Bread, and to
prayer. Many miracles were worked by the apostles, and
this made a deep impression on everyone. Each day the Lord added new
members to their group.
Jesus, please help me remain faithful to the
Christian way of life
Listen
Luke
4.38-44: Jesus went to the home of Simon Peter.
Simon's mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever. Jesus was asked to
help her. He bent over her, rebuked the fever and it left her. She
immediately got up and served her guests. After the Sabbath finished at sunset, everyone
who had sick friends brought them to Jesus. Laying his hands on each of
them, he healed them. The next morning Jesus got up early and went
to a lonely place to pray. People found him and asked him not to
leave the area. But he replied "I must proclaim the Good News of the
kingdom of God to other towns too, because that is what I was sent to
do"
Jesus, heal my friend ... (name)... who
is sick
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: Peter is in two of today's readings. What a difference the Holy Spirit made in his life!
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Urine
trouble, son! Boy trapped in lift after peeing on control panel
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun: Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South
Asia
Wed: East
Asia
Thurs: S.E.Asia, Pacific
Frid: South
America
Sat: Cent, N America
Jesus,
today, Wednesday,
please bless the people of East
Asia
And praying for
prisoners in one
part of China each day of the month:
On this 28th
of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Beijing
And praying for one of
the world's poorest
countries each day of the month:
On this 28th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Lesotho
And praying for one
Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Wednesday,
please pacify Al-Shabaab
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Please also join me in praying for the very many deformed and handicapped people from China who are on the streets of HK as beggars...as well as deformed people in China itself ...like Hung Chun Cai
My Africa trips:
2015: Tanzania, Malawi
2016:
Kenya, Uganda
2017:
Southern Africa, Dubai (
The
Last Run)
2018:
My trip to Latin America
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Australian Chinese for
Families Association
Gay marriage: an elephant in the room (by John W)
Video:
What "gay
marriage" did to Massachusetts
同志婚姻自2004年立法後，美國麻省的改變
（ 廣東話附字幕版）
Frightening
YouTube reports:
LGBT radical impact
on educational institutions (No.
5); LGBT
infiltrating churches
(No. 6); US corporations massively
supporting LGBT agenda (No. 7). What
has happened in the US is now starting to happen in other places. Some
day our children will ask "why didn't you do more to stop this evil?"
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Pope's surprise visit to drug treatment centre
Pope is practising what he preaches: "get out and mix with the poor"
HK
readers might like to join me in praying each day for one group of HK
prison inmates: Sun:
Lo Wu; Mon: C.I.C., Siu Lam, Tai Lam; Tue: Stanley
Wed: Hei Ling Chau Thu: Lantau
Fri: Lai Chi Kok
Sat: Hospitals, Pik Uk & other centres
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