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Tues April 30 

Chinese Christians find religious freedom in Kenya!

 

  When a woman from Peru in prison in HK since 2016 for drug trafficking heard that other Peruvian women were arrested in 2018 she wrote this letter (in Spanish with English translation) ... to warn others not to be fooled!

Two short videos of todler who took to stage during gathering for poor at Yau Ma Tei on Easter Sunday. Make sure you watch second video to the end - she comes back, several times! Video One, Video Two 

 

  Big protest against extradition laws. Veteran democracy campaigner and lawyer Martin Lee was among those on the march. He said: "I don't expect this government to listen to the people now. So more and more people must come out. There will be more demonstrations."

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The Book Blog:   4 readings + recordings 
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Readings are from Simple Bible

Judith 9: Judith put ashes on her head, bowed with her face to the ground, and prayed urgently to God: "Lord God, help of the oppressed, support of the weak, please hear my prayer and protect your people Israel." 
Dear God, help us to imitate Judith and pray to you with faith when we are in trouble

My recording of this reading

 

 

Psalm 113: Praise, O friends of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. May the name of the Lord be blessed both now and for evermore. From the rising of the sun to its setting praised be the name of the Lord. Who is like the Lord our God, above the heavens his glory. From the dust he lifts up the lowly, to put them in the company of royalty. To the childless wife he gives a home and gladdens her heart with children.
May the Lord be praised from sunrise to sunset

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Acts 2.22-36: Peter said to the crowd "You know that Jesus of Nazareth was a man from God. You know all about the miracles he worked. This same Jesus has been raised from the dead by God. There are many witnesses to his resurrection. Jesus has been taken up to God's right hand. He has received the Holy Spirit from the Father. He has poured out the Holy Spirit on us. Know for sure that Jesus whom you crucified is the Messiah and he is Lord".
Jesus, Messiah Lord, please pour your Holy Spirit into my heart

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Luke 8.40-56: A prayer hall official came to Jesus and urgently asked him to go to his house, where his 12 year old daughter was dying. As Jesus and his friends were following the official to his home, a woman who had a hemorrhage for 12 years came up behind Jesus and touched his clothing.  Her bleeding stopped at that moment. Jesus knew what  had happened  and said to her
"My daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace". 
Before  Jesus arrived at the official's house, a messenger arrived and said to the official "Your daughter is dead. Do not trouble the Master any more". Jesus heard these words and said to the official "Do not be afraid. Have faith, and she will be ok". At the house Jesus allowed only Peter, James, John and the girl's parents to go with him inside.
To the mourners Jesus said "Stop crying. She is not dead, but asleep". They laughed at him, since they knew she was dead. Jesus took the little girl by the hand and called to her "Child, get up".  Her spirit returned and she got up at once.
Jesus, please increase my faith in your power to heal sick people
and raise the dead
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Reflection on the above readings: In this time after Easter we can reflect how Jesus' power over death was already on display in cases like that of the little girl brought back to life

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 Top of this menu has videos of todler at Yau Ma Tei gathering for poor on Easter Sunday. I'm not sure why, but uploading the videos to YouTube has been a frustrating and long job ..... much todling! 

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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 30th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Shanghai

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 30th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Haiti

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Tuesday, please pacify Boko Haram

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Mon April 29

Not long ago as I was walking along Shanghai Street near my home, I saw a delivery van park just where I was walking. The driver left his seat and unloaded some items from the van. He also unloaded a wheel. Then he rode the wheel to deliver the items to a shop about a block away:

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The Book Blog:   4 readings + recordings 
Comments welcome here     
Readings are from Simple Bible

Judith 8 : Judith lived in Bethulia.  She had been a widow for 3 years. She loved God, prayed all the time, and often fasted. When she heard about the situation of Bethulia she encouraged the elders to keep on trusting God for help
Dear God, when life gets tough, help us to keep trusting you

My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 112: Happy are people who love and honor the Lord, who take delight in his commands. The children of such people will be blessed. Such people are a light in the darkness for others. Such people are generous, merciful and just. They take pity and help those in need. They conduct their affairs with  integrity. Open-handed they give to the poor. Their justice and goodness will never be forgotten. 
Lord, please help me do more for the poor

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Acts 2.11-18: When  people heard the apostles' group speaking in many different languages, some said the apostles were drunk. Peter stood up with the Eleven and said to the crowd: These people are not drunk. It's only 9am .... too early to drink. What is happening is what God said through the prophet Joel: 'I, the Lord, will pour out my spirit on all peoples. They will prophesy and see visions. I will pour out my spirit on everyone'.
Come Holy Spirit, fall afresh on all peoples, all nations

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Luke 8.22-25: Jesus and his disciples got into a boat to cross the lake. Jesus was so tired that he went to sleep in the boat. Then a sudden storm caused big waves to lash the boat. Jesus' friends woke him up and said "Master,  we are sinking". Jesus  ordered the wind and sea to be calm. Straight away the wind and sea were calm. The disciples said to each other "Who is this? Even the wind and sea obey him."
Jesus, please calm the storms in my life

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Reflection on the above readings: For people in HK, there is now a feeling of hopelessness about the impending mainlandization of HK. Like the people of Bethulia, let us ask the Lord for help. HK needs a Judith! 

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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 29th of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Chongqing

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month: 
On this 29th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Mauritania

And praying for one
Islam-related intention each day of the week:

Jesus, today,
Monday, please pacify I.S.

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Sun April 28

Almost every day over the past week I have met and chatted with asylum seekers - mainly on the street. And most of them have young children, mainly babies. All have the same story: a losing battle to pay for rent and food on a deliberately too-low government allowance designed to persuade/force them to go back to their own countries. But how can you persuade a young couple with a baby to go back to Sri Lanka or Bangladesh or Congo? What should/can we do? What would Jesus do? Plan A: help them in their immediate needs. Plan B: lobby at the decision-making level for a more humane government policy. 

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The Book Blog:   4 readings + recordings 
Comments welcome here     
Readings are from Simple Bible

c.f. readings for Easter 2

Acts 5.12-16: All the believers used to meet regularly in an area of the Temple. Their numbers kept on increasing. So many miracles kept happening that sick people were laid on beds on the street, in the hope that at least Peter's shadow would cover them as he walked past. People came from the towns near Jerusalem, bringing their sick, and all of the sick were healed
Jesus, let more healings take place in our day

My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 118: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love has no end. Let the sons of Israel say: "His love has no end." Let those who honor the Lord say: "His love has no end." It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. I was falling, falling, falling, but the Lord was my helper. The Lord is my strength and my song. He is my saviour. The Lord's right hand has triumphed. His right hand has raised me up. I shall not die, I shall live and recount all his deeds. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was made by the Lord. We rejoice and are glad.
Lord, we give thanks to you, for you are good. Your love has no end
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Rev 1.9-17: I, John, share your sufferings. I was on the island of Patmos, imprisoned for having preached about Jesus. One Sunday the Spirit possessed me. I heard a voice shouting "Write down all you see, and send it to the seven churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea". I turned to see who had spoken to me, and I saw Jesus, full of glory. His face was like the sun shining with all its force. He said to me "Do not be afraid. It is I, the First and the Last. I am the Living One"
Jesus, Living One, we praise and adore you, Lord

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John 20.21-29: That same Sunday evening, the doors were locked in the room where the disciples had gathered, for fear of the religious leaders. But Jesus appeared and stood before them, saying "Peace be with you". He showed them his hands and his side and said "As the Father sent me, so I am sending you". Then he breathed on them, saying "Receive the Holy Spirit". Thomas, one of the 12 apostles, was not there that night. When the other disciples said they had seen the Lord, he replied "Unless I see and touch his wounded body, I refuse to believe". Eight days later, the group was again in the same house, with the doors locked. This time Thomas was with them. Jesus again appeared and stood before them saying "Peace be with you". Then he said to Thomas "Put your hand into my side. Doubt no longer, but believe". Thomas replied "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said "You believe because you can see me. Blessed are those who have not seen me and yet believe"
Jesus, my Lord and my God, I believe in you. Help me live and grow and die in your friendship

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Reflection on the above readings:  Each time we praise Jesus as our Lord and our God, we are reminded we belong to him and should honor him - just as a child belongs to its parents and should honour them  .... and Jesus is reminded it's his job to help and protect us - just as parents have the job of helping and protecting their children. Especially when we enter a church and acknowledge Jesus in the tabernacle ...and at the Consecration ... and in Communion ... and as we leave the church ...let's use Thomas' words: My Lord and my God!

Video commentary on today's readings - in Italian, Chinese, English, and Spanish

 

Daniel Daring: His love is everlasting (Chinese text)

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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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  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 
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 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, Sunday, please bless all Muslims in my country

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Sat April 27

Last night at the HK Cultural Centre I joined other volunteers of the Sunday night gathering for the poor to attend Matteo Ricci The Musical. Good for people to know about Ricci

 

US$30 million worth of cocaine seized in HK ... including 100kg just near my home!

 

Mozambique hit by its strongest storm ever - "We can directly link Kenneth with climate change" 

 

Q: What do HK and Tibet have in common? 
A: More and more ....
Q: How can we help HK not become another Tibet?
A: One basic plan

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The Book Blog:   4 readings + recordings 
Comments welcome here     
Readings are from Simple Bible

Judith 7: Holofernes laid siege against the Israelite mountain town of Bethulia. Holofernes seized control of Bethulia's water supply springs, thinking that thirst would force the Israelites to surrender. For 34 days the siege continued, until the people of Bethulia were weak from thirst. The people of Bethulia prayed hard to God for help. The leaders of Bethulia planned to hold out for 5 more days before surrendering. A feeling of hopelessness hung over the town
God, help of the helpless, please help people who are in big trouble

My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 111: I will thank the Lord with all my heart. Great are the works of the Lord, to be pondered by all who love him. His goodness stands firm for ever. The Lord is compassion and love. His precepts are for all peoples and all times. He is to be honored by all nations. To love and honor the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Dear Lord, please help me to love and honor you every day

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Acts 2.1-4: About ten days after Jesus' ascension to heaven was the Feast of Pentecost. Jesus' 12 apostles, his mother, several other women, and his brothers were together in one room. Suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind. Tongues of fire appeared and came to rest on the head of each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak foreign languages
Come Holy Spirit, fall afresh on me. Fall afresh on our world

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Mark 16.9-20: After he rose from the dead, Jesus appeared first to Mary of Magdala, from whom he had cast out 7 devils. Next  he appeared to two of his disciples while they were on a journey. Then he appeared to the 11 apostles. He said to them "Go everywhere in the world. Proclaim the Good News to all creation. Anyone who believes and is baptized, will be saved.
Anyone who refuses to believe, will be condemned. These are the signs that will be associated with believers: 
- in my name they will cast out devils
- they will have the gift of tongues
- they will pick up snakes in their hands
- they will be unharmed if they drink poison
- they will lay their hands on the sick, who will be healed".
And so, the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up to heaven, while they, going out, preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming their message by the miracles that accompanied the message

Lord Jesus, may more and more people all over the world believe in you

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Reflection on the above readings: 1914 silent movie - Judith of Bethulia !

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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 27th of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Tibet

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 27th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Uganda

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Saturday, please pacify the Taliban

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Fri April 26

Lai Chi Kok men's prison two nights ago!

 

Hundreds of Catholic college alumni members hail Tanya Chan

 

Catholic churches in Sri Lanka suspend services

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The Book Blog:   4 readings + recordings 
Comments welcome here    
  Readings are from Simple Bible

Judith 6: Holofernes not only ignored Achior's advice, he ridiculed him for suggesting that the Israelites could resist his army. 
Holofernes then handed Achior over to the Israelites "to suffer the same punishment as they would receive from Holofernes' army.

Dear God, when people ridicule us for speaking the truth, please give us strength and courage

My recording of this reading

 

Psalms 109-110: O God whom I praise, do not be silent, for people are bombarding me with  words of hate. They speak to me with lying tongues and attack me without cause. They repay me evil for good. While I pray for them,  they show me hatred. I have become an object of scorn. Help me, Lord my God. 
Lord, when people are unkind to me, please give me the grace to pray for them

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Acts 1.15-26: During these days, Peter spoke to a group of about 120 disciples: "As you know, Judas hanged himself after betraying Jesus. We must now choose someone to take Judas' place, someone who has been with us since the time when John was baptizing". Two men were nominated, Joseph and Matthias. After prayer was offered, Matthias was chosen. He was listed as one of the 12 apostles
Jesus, please protect your church from betrayal and disloyalty

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John 21.1-14: Jesus also appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee, when Peter, John and 5 other disciples were fishing. They had spent all night in their boat, but had caught nothing. In the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, though the disciples did not recognize him. He called out "Lower your net on the right side of the boat". Immediately the net filled with fish. John realized that the man on the shore was Jesus. John said to Peter "It is the Lord", and they returned to the shore, which was only about 100 meters away. The net had 153 big fish, but did not break. Jesus had prepared some bread. He also had some fish cooking on a charcoal fire. He said "Come and have breakfast". 
Jesus, Risen Lord, without you, no fish. With you, 153 fish. Please help me be more aware of your presence in my life

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Reflection on the above Bible readings: Jesus spoke a language Peter could understand: fish!

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 Good sign (from govt) for Easter Week:

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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 26th of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Xinjiang

And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries each day of the month: 
On this 26th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Togo

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Friday, please bless all Muslims

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Thu April 25

Very sad, they were only reacting to bullying from Beijing:
Four Occupy leaders locked up over 2014 protests
Amnesty International's HK director: "Today's appalling jail sentences are an affront to justice and the human rights to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. All four are prisoners of conscience imprisoned solely for peacefully advocating democracy for Hong Kong"

 

  Today is a holiday in Australia & New Zealand for Anzac Day (my 2012 article)


Today is also a special anniversary for me. 50 years ago today, in 1969, when I was in the seminary in Melbourne, I received this beautiful present from my parents - a Jerusalem Bible. It has been a most faithful friend over the decades and now lives under the keyboard of my computer desk from where I read it every day:

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The Book Blog:   4 readings + recordings 
Comments welcome here      Readings are from Simple Bible

For today's Feast of St. Mark

Mark 14.48-52: Jesus said to them "Am I a robber that you needed to capture me with swords and clubs? Day after day I was openly teaching in the Temple". All the apostles then deserted him and ran away. A young man who followed Jesus had nothing on but a linen cloth. They caught hold of him, but he left the cloth in their hands and ran away naked.
My recording of this reading

 

Acts 15.36-40: Some time after this, Paul said to Barnabas "Let's revisit the towns where we preached the word of the Lord". Barnabas suggested taking John Mark with them, but Paul opposed this, since John Mark had deserted them on the previous trip when the situation became dangerous. After a violent argument, Paul and Barnabas split up. Barnabas went with John Mark to Cyprus. Silas joined Paul for his next journey. 
Recording

 

Colossians 4.10: Aristarchus, who is here in prison with me, sends his greetings, and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. If he comes to you give him a warm welcome.
Recording

 

1 Peter 5.13: Your sister in Babylon sends you greetings; so does my son Mark
Recording

Reflection on the above readings: Mark in his youth was good at running ... running away from danger (Gospel and Acts, above). But his feet were eventually right in the danger zone that was Rome. We can also note that not all scholars agree that "Mark" in the above 4 readings is the same person. See Mark the Evangelist

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  As I walked towards Kowloon West Court yesterday - for a hearing for a 78 year old man from Europe for whom I have provided bail and surety - I heard and then saw a large group of demonstrators - some in red shirts (the Beijing rent-a-crowd seniors) and most in yellow shirts (HK democracy group). And then I walked right through the middle of them ... and saw up close the 9 defendants facing sentencing for the 2014 protests. I thought the 9's case was at the High Court. I didn't know it was at Kowloon West Court. A privilege to have been there on a most historic day for HK. 

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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 25th of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Ningxia

And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 25th of the month,  Jesus please bless the people of Comoros

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Thursday, please pacify Al-Qaeda

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Wed April 24

I was at the High Court for this case yesterday morning. Diocese deserves praise for taking a stand for family life. Headline a bit misleading - all applications, not just those of Christians - were rejected:  Judge in LGBT case rejects bid by Catholic diocese to join litigation 

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  Chris McDonnell 
Marking the occasion

If Liturgy is to offer us the necessary encouragement of a living faith, then our liturgical practice must reflect where we are now

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The Book Blog:   4 readings + recordings 
Comments welcome here     
Readings are from Simple Bible

Judith 5: When Holofernes heard that the Israelites were resisting him he was very angry. He asked Achior, leader of the neighboring Ammonites, for information about the Israelites. Achior told Holofernes of the Israelites' history: how God had freed them from Egypt, how they had conquered the land of Canaan, and how God protected them. Holofernes ignored Achior's advice and decided to attack the Israelites.
Dear God, please protect our country from war and strife

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

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Acts 1.12-14: After Jesus went up to heaven from the Mount of Olives, the apostles went back down to Jerusalem, a walk of about half a kilometer. They gathered in an upstairs room which they used as a meeting place. The 11 apostles were Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon and Jude. They spent a long time praying. With them were several women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and also Jesus' brothers.
Jesus, your apostles' group spent special time in prayer preparing for the coming of the Holy Spirit. I now ask them in heaven to pray that the Holy Spirit will increase his influence in my life

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Luke 24.13-35: That same day, two of Jesus' disciples were on their way from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus, about 7 km from Jerusalem. As they talked about all that had happened, Jesus himself joined them as they walked along. But they did not recognize him. When Jesus asked them what they were talking about, they said "About Jesus of Nazareth,  and how our leaders had him crucified. And how some women in our group went to Jesus' tomb and were told by angels that he was alive". Jesus then explained the Scripture passages which predicted his suffering and resurrection. Jesus joined the two men for an evening meal. During the meal, he blessed  some bread and gave it to them. They then recognized him. But he immediately vanished from their sight. They said to each other "Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?" Straight away they returned to Jerusalem where the eleven apostles said to them "Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen". Then they told their story of what had happened on the road, and how they had  recognized Jesus at the breaking of bread
Jesus, please make my heart burn within me as I read the Bible

 
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Reflection on the above readings: One of the two disciples in todays' Gospel was Cleopas. An ancient tradition says he was a brother of St Jospeh, making him Jesus' uncle! The same tradition says that Cleopas' wife was a sister of Mary, Jesus' mother. Two brothers married two sisters!

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 Fitting item for Easter Week:
HK real estate now more expensive for the dead than the living

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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 24th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Inner Mongolia

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 24th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Zambia

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today,
Wednesday, please pacify
Al-Shabaab 

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   My Africa trips: 

2015: Tanzania, Malawi

2016: Kenya, Uganda

2017: Southern Africa, Dubai ( The Last Run)

 

2018: My trip to Latin America

2018: My trip to Thailand and Cambodia

March 18, 2018: South China Morning Post report on my work

Dec 2018 - Jan 2019 trip to Malaysia

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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 
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