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Readings are from
Simple Bible
1 Kings
8-9: When the temple was finished,
Solomon shifted the Sacred Chest to the temple.
After the Chest was placed in the temple,
the glorious cloud of the Lord filled the temple. Solomon then praised God and
blessed the people.
Solomon prayed that the temple would be a place of blessings. Solomon also prayed that all the
peoples of the world
would come to know the Lord from whom all life comes. The Lord again appeared to Solomon and said:
"I will be near to all who enter the temple you have built."
Dear God, may all temples and
churches in the world
be places where people praise and love you
My
recording of this reading
Psalms
24-26: The Lord's is the earth and all its
peoples.
It is the Lord who is Creator of the universe. May all hearts open their doors to the
Lord.
Let him enter, the king of glory. Lord I hope in you all the day long.
Forgive my sins and help me walk in your truth.
God my savior, teach me your
way of truth
Listen
Acts
21.15-40:
In Jerusalem Paul gave a report to James and
other Christian leaders of all that God had done for non-Jews through his ministry.
But Paul was soon seen by Jews from where he
had traveled. He was dragged out of the Temple and beaten by a wild crowd.
The beating was stopped by a Roman captain who had Paul bound with chains. The crowd was calling out for Paul to be
killed. Paul asked for permission to speak to the
crowd and the captain agreed. Paul then spoke to the crowd in Hebrew
Jesus, please protect Christians who live in
dangerous places
Listen
John
2.1-11:
Jesus, his mother and his disciples were
guests at a wedding at Cana in Galilee. The wine ran out, so Jesus' mother said to him
"They have no wine".
Jesus replied "Woman, my time for doing special things has not yet
come". His mother said to the servants
"Do whatever he tells you".
There were 6 big containers there, used for
holding water. Each could hold about 35 liters. Jesus said to the servants
"Fill the containers with water" and they filled them up. Jesus then said "take some out and give
it to the man in charge of the banquet". When the man tasted
the water, it had turned to wine. The man called the bridegroom and said
"You have kept the best wine until now". This was the first public miracle done by
Jesus
Jesus,
help me to do whatever you tell
me to do
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: Without Mary's request, Jesus would not have changed water into wine. So we can say that our prayer requests to Jesus can generate more of his help for other people. ... just as parents/teachers respond to the reasonable requests of their children/students. Our prayers for any person, place or issue can make a difference.
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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 11th
of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Hunan
And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries
each day of the month:
On this 11th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Eritrea
And praying for one
Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Tuesday,
please pacify Boko
Haram
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Mon Aug 10
Two nights ago a homeless man was given a bed at the Alhambra
Building in Yau Ma Tei .... as was a homeless woman yesterday afternoon. In
cricket terms that makes 18 for 31 (18 rooms for 31 people) ... being rented by
MercyHK. The numbers fluctuate because some people are gradually able to find
their own accommodation .... and because ... in the case of a tiny few
....people are asked to leave by landlords for not caring enough about hygiene
etc.
Click
"countries" here
for Covid-19 latest figures
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Book Blog:
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
1 Kings
6-7:
Solomon built the temple of the Lord with
finest wood
and many precious materials. The temple took 7 years to build. Solomon also built a palace for
himself.
This took 13 years to build.
Dear God, may all temples and
churches in the world
be places of prayer and peace
My
recording of this reading
Psalm 23: The Lord is my
shepherd, there is nothing I
shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures where he gives me repose.
Near restful waters he leads me, to revive my drooping spirit. He guides me along the right path. He is true
to his name.
If I should walk in the valley of darkness no evil would I fear.
You are there with your crook and your staff; with these you give me
comfort. You have prepared a banquet for me in the
sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil. My cup is overflowing. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
all the days of my life.
In the Lord's own house shall I dwell for ever
and ever.
Thank you, Lord, for being my
good shepherd
Listen
Acts
21.1-14: Our sea voyage took us to the city of
Caesarea. A prophet there took Paul's belt and used it to tie up his own
feet and hands,
as a sign of what would happen to Paul in Jerusalem. Everyone implored Paul not to go to
Jerusalem.
Paul replied "I am ready not only to be tied up,
but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus". And so we packed up and headed for Jerusalem
Jesus, please give me a bit of Paul's courage
Listen
John
1.35-51: John the Baptist told his disciples Andrew
and John that Jesus was the Chosen One of God. Andrew and John then
followed Jesus. Andrew took his brother Simon to Jesus. Jesus
changed Simon's name to Peter, and Peter followed Jesus. Jesus met Philip and said to him
"Follow me". Philip called one more man, Nathanael
(Bartholomew) and said to him "we have found the one Moses and the
prophets wrote about. He is Jesus, son of Joseph, from Nazareth"
Jesus, please help me introduce more people to
know and love you
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: It's interesting how Psalm 23 (one of the most beautiful and most encouraging psalms) comes straight after Psalm 22 ... since 3 follows 2 ... one of the most distressful psalms. Maybe order of arrangement is not historical ... but just maybe David experienced great consolation one day thinking about his sheep and The Shepherd ... a day after some terrible experience. Bottom line ....when we are having a Psalm 22 day, try reading/praying Psalm 23!
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In
today's Gospel Jesus gives Simon a new name "Peter" (meaning "rock").
In I Peter 2. 4, Peter describes Jesus as "the living stone".
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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 10th of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Hubei
And
praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 10th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Guinea
And praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Monday,
please pacify I.S.
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Sun Aug 9
August financial report of MercyHK Temple Street project to help
homeless people - here.
(A small miracle ... our little shop continues to do well, despite fewer people
on the street because of restrictions and very hot weather)
Police
arrested for stealing drugs at Johannesburg airport (c.f. very bottom of this
file ... my January trip to Africa ... many media reports of my criticism of
poor security at J'burg airport)
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
c.f. readings for Sunday 19
1
Kings 19: Elijah once spent a
night in a cave. The Lord then told him to stand at the mouth of the cave. Then
there was a mighty wind that shattered trees and rocks. But the Lord was not in
the wind. Then there was an earthquake. But the Lord was not in the
earthquake. Then there was a gentle breeze. And
the Lord was in the breeze. Not long after this Elijah called Elisha to
become his follower.
Dear Lord, please help us be aware of your presence in our lives
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
85: I will hear what the Lord God has to
say, a voice that speaks of peace.
Peace for his people and his friends and those who turn to him in their hearts.
His help is near for those who love him and his glory will dwell in our land.
Mercy and faithfulness have met. Justice and peace have embraced. Faithfulness
shall spring from the earth and justice shall look down from heaven. The Lord
will make us prosper and our earth shall yield its fruit. Justice shall march
before him
and peace shall follow his steps
Lord, please give more peace to our world
Recording
Romans
9.1-5: There is a great
sorrow in my heart. It's with me day and night. It's the situation of the Jewish
people, how they will not accept the Anointed One. I am willing to do anything
to help them accept Jesus. I am willing to undergo the greatest suffering if
that would help them believe. They are my nation, my
family. They have been so blessed by God. From
their flesh and blood came Christ, who is God.
Jesus, God-made-flesh, I pray with Paul that the
Jewish people will believe in you
Recording
Matthew
14.22-33: After feeding the crowd with 5
loaves and 2 fish, Jesus told his disciples to go by boat across the nearby
lake. Jesus stayed to send the crowds away. Then he went up into the hills to
pray. When darkness came, the boat was far from land, but it was battling large
waves caused by a strong head-wind. Jesus
then walked on the water towards the boat. He called out to his disciples
"Courage. It is I. Don't be afraid." Peter answered "Lord, if it
is you, tell me to walk on the water to you." Jesus said
"Come". Peter then started walking on the water, but he became afraid
and began to sink. "Lord, save me" he called out. Jesus took him by
the hand and helped him to keep walking on the water. "Man of little faith,
why did you doubt?" asked Jesus. As
they got into the boat, the wind stopped. The men in the boat bowed to
Jesus and said "You really are the Son of God".
Jesus, please help me not to lose faith in you
Recording
Reflection on the above readings:
As long as Peter focused on Jesus, he was ok. But as soon as he focused on the wind and waves....trouble. Same with us - especially at wind and wave times - the more we can focus on Jesus, the more calmly and clearly and wisely and safely will be our footsteps...even on water!
Video
commentary on today's readings - in Italian, Chinese, English, and
Spanish
(+
Cantonese audio)
Daniel Daring: Truly you are the Son of God (with Chinese text below English 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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Re
today's Gospel: Why on earth ...or on water ...did Peter try to walk on
the sea?....putting the Lord to the test? And being a professional fisherman,
surely he could swim!? Did Peter suffer from attention seaking
..."making waves"?!
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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 9th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Henan
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 9th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Central African Republic
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 Aug 8
I spent a large part of yesterday preparing mitigation letters -
make that files! - for two prisoners from Malaysia sentenced on separate charges
for drug trafficking .... both of them recruited by and due to deliver to this
Nigerian Drug Lord in HK. If any HK people have any info about this guy ....
or see him on the street ... please let me know: jdwomi@gmail.com
41
HK people arrested for drug trafficking via social media
One
million Covid-19 cases in Africa just tip of iceberg
I
travelled through 5 state borders in middle of pandemic. What I saw may shock
you
If
you think that things can't get any worse, don't read this!
Too
many satellites in space
Today
is the feast day of Mary
MacKillop, Australia's first canonised saint ... who at one stage was
excommunicated!
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Book Blog:
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
1 Kings
4-5: Solomon enjoyed peace with all his
neighbouring countries.
He was blessed by God with great wisdom and understanding. He composed 3,000 proverbs and 1,000 songs.
People from all nations went to hear Solomon's wisdom. Solomon made preparations for building a
temple for the Lord.
Hiram, king of Tyre, made a treaty with Solomon.
Hiram provided wood for building the temple.
Dear God, please
help all nations
live peacefully with each other
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
22: (Many
things in this psalm happened to Jesus when he was put to death. This psalm prophesizes Jesus' death):
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
I call to you for help, but day and night you give no reply. I am a worm and not a man.
Everyone who sees me makes fun of me. They taunt me: "He trusted in the
Lord, why doesn't the Lord help him?" Like water I am poured out, my bones no longer
connected.
My throat is parched, my tongue sticks to my jaws. Many evil people attack me.
They make holes in my hands and my feet.
They await my death. They divide my clothing among them,
they throw a dice for my robe. Yet I know Lord, that you are good and
holy.
I know how you heard the cries of our ancestors and you helped them. It was you who took me from the womb
and entrusted me to my mother's breast.
To you I was committed from my birth,
from my mother's womb you have been my God. Lord, I trust in you even now.
I trust you will not scorn my prayer. Even now I praise you as my Creator.
May all the nations know and worship you.
Lord, please help people who
are in big trouble right now,
especially people whose lives are in danger
Listen
Acts
20.28-38:
Paul continued "You elders are the
leaders of the Church of God.
Be on your guard against bad leaders trying to mislead people. Remember my example. I never asked anyone for
money or clothes. You know how my work as a tentmaker earned enough to
support my companions and me. Remember Jesus' words There is more
happiness in giving than in receiving". When he finished speaking, he knelt down with
them and prayed. Then they took him to the ship
Jesus, please help Gospel workers imitate Paul
Listen
John 1:
5, 19-34
John the Baptist was sent by God as a witness
to the people about the presence of the Word among them. When religious leaders asked John "Who
are you?", he replied "I am, as the prophet Isaiah prophesied, a
voice crying out: make a straight way for the Lord". When Jesus came to the river Jordan where John
was baptizing, John said "Look, there is the lamb of God who takes
away the sin of the world. He is far more important than I am, because he
existed (as the Word) before I was born. I saw the Holy Spirit come down on him like a
dove. He will baptize people with the Holy Spirit. He is the Chosen
One of God"
Jesus, lamb of God, Chosen One of God, please
baptize me with the Holy Spirit
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: John the Baptist did not call Jesus the messenger of God or the prophet of God or the priest of God ... but ... the lamb of God ... indicating sacrifice ... since just as the blood of a lamb once rescued the Hebrews from Egypt so Jesus' blood rescues us from all sorts of Egypts
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Sign in Temple Street park not far from my home:
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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 8th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Heilongjiang
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 8th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Sierra
Leone
And
praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Saturday,
please pacify the
Taliban
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Fri Aug 7
Thank you Dicky Cheung for joining my "Wear a Cross" campaign at this time of Covid-19!
Covid
cases increasing in overcrowded Malawi prison (... terrible photo of shared
room ... )
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Readings are from Simple
Bible
1 Kings 3: The Lord appeared to King Solomon in a dream
and said "Ask me for anything you'd like." Solomon asked for wisdom: "Give your
servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil." God replied: "I now give you a heart full
of wisdom,
wisdom greater than anyone else has ever had. And I also give you what you did not ask for:
riches and glory and long life." Not long after this, two prostitutes came for
judgement:
they lived in the same house and both had given birth to a son,
but one of the babies died during the night.
The mother of the dead baby changed babies
during the same night
and claimed that the living baby was hers. Solomon asked for a sword to cut the
living baby in two
and give half to each mother. The lying woman agreed, but the real mother
said
"No. Don't kill the baby. Give it to the other woman." Solomon then knew the real mother was telling
the truth
and gave the baby to her.
For wisdom such as this, Solomon's reputation spread far.
Dear Lord, please give me more
wisdom for my life
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
20-21: May the Lord protect and help you,
may he give you your heart's desire
and fulfil every one of your
plans. Some trust in chariots or horses,
but we trust in the Lord.
Lord, may our plans and hopes
be acceptable to you.
Please bless our plans
Listen
Acts
20.22-24:
Paul continued "Now you see me a prisoner
already in spirit. I am on my way to Jerusalem, and have no idea what will
happen to me there.
The Holy Spirit has made it clear that imprisonment and persecution await
me there. But life to me is not a thing to waste words
on. What matters is that when I finish my race, I have carried out the
mission the Lord Jesus gave me - to bear witness to the Good News of God's
grace"
Jesus, please help me live a worthwhile life
Listen
John
1.1-14: From all eternity the Word existed.
The Word was with God the Father.
The Word was God the Son. The Word was the source of life for all
creatures. The Word became a man, and lived among
us.
We saw his glory, full of grace and truth. Many people did not recognize and did not accept the
Word.
But to everyone who did accept him,
he gave power to become children of God
Jesus, please help me understand how you are
the Word-made-flesh
Listen
Reflection on the above Bible readings: Today's Gospel clearly states the divinity of Jesus. But some groups like the Jehovah's Witnesses change the text to deny the divinity of Jesus. "When you don't agree with something in the Bible, change the Bible's words to agree with you".
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No curfew or total lockdown in HK, but govt following the
Noah's Ark Policy .... two by two (max. gathering number = 2)
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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 7th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Hebei
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 7th of the month, Jesus please bless the
people of Burkina Faso
And praying for one Islam-related
intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Friday,
please bless all Muslims
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Thu Aug 6
On this 75th anniversary of Hiroshima:
Conclusion of P. Ham: H & N:
75th Anniversary statement by Columbans
Click image below for large copy
which can be downloaded and printed ... and displayed!
Dog's name is K-19
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Chris McDonnell
75 years on....Hiroshima and Nagasaki remembered
The possessing of nuclear weapons is immoral (Pope Francis)
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Readings are from Simple
Bible
c.f. readings for Feast of the Transfiguration
Daniel
7: Once when Daniel was asleep, he
had a vision of heaven: "Thrones were put in place and one of great age
took his seat. His robe was white as snow, his hair as pure as wool. A thousand
thousand waited on him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. Then
coming on the clouds of heaven was one
like a son of man. On him was conferred glory and kingship, and
people of all nations became his servants. His kingship is eternal. His empire
will never be destroyed."
Jesus, please help me understand that you are the "Son of Man" whose
kingship is eternal
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
97: The Lord is king, let
earth rejoice, the many coastlands be glad. Cloud and darkness are his robes.
His throne is justice and goodness. The skies proclaim his goodness. All peoples
see his glory. Let those who serve idols be ashamed. Let
all creation worship the Creator. Light shines
forth for good people. and joy for the upright of heart. Rejoice in the Lord,
all good people. Give glory to his holy name.
Lord, you indeed are God of the universe
Recording
2
Peter 1.12-18: As long as I
am in this passing world, my duty is to keep on reminding you of the truths we
hold dear. Writing this letter is one way of making sure that after my departure
you will still have a way of recalling the truths we hold dear. These truths are
not cleverly invented myths. I myself saw the majesty of our Lord Jesus Christ.
He was honored and glorified by God the Father, when the Sublime Glory
himself spoke to him and said "This is my Son, the Beloved. He enjoys my
favor". I
heard this myself, spoken from heaven, when I was with Jesus on the holy
mountain.
Jesus, Beloved Son, may more and more people
accept the truth of your Good News
Recording
Matthew
17.1-8: One day Jesus took his disciples
Peter, James and John up a high mountain. On
the mountain Jesus' whole appearance changed. His face shone like the
sun. His clothes were as white as snow. The prophets Moses and Elijah
appeared and spoke with him. Peter said to Jesus "Lord, how good it is
for us to be here!" Then a bright cloud covered them with its shadow. From
the cloud came a voice: "This is my Son, the Beloved. Listen to him."
The disciples bowed to the ground. When they got up, they saw only Jesus in his
normal appearance.
Jesus, Beloved Son of God, how good it is to
spend time with you in prayer.
Recording
Reflection on the above readings:
May today's Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus give us hope and courage to do whatever we can to help transform our troubled word into a better place
A beautiful song about the Transfiguration: We Behold
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun:
Mon:
Tues:
Wed:
Thurs: S.E. Asia, Pacific
Frid:
Sat:
Cent,
Jesus,
today, Thursday,
please bless
the people of
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
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, Thursday, please pacify Al-Qaeda
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Wed Aug 5
Because
of Covid-19, prison chaplains in HK have been asked to stop visiting prisons for
the time being (except for urgent cases). But there are still many other ways to
help prisoners - e.g. support letters and information for court cases .... which
is what I spent much time on yesterday.
And despite stalls and shops around it not opening or even
closing permanently because of the economic downturn, our little MercyHK 2nd
hand shop at 191 Temple Street continues to go against the trend ..... sales
yesterday HK$2,100. Jesus, please bless everyone working/helping at the shop ...
and our customers ... and donors of items! At the top of this menu, next to
the photo of Pope Francis washing feet, is a link to the updated website www.mercyhk.org
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1 Kings 2: Before King David died,
he encouraged his son
Solomon
to love the Lord with all his heart and soul. Solomon executed his main enemies and rivals,
including Adonijah who had again plotted to become king. Solomon then was secure and safe as king.
Dear God, thank you for the
life of David
who, despite his faults, loved you with all his heart
My
recording of this reading
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
Acts
20.17-21: Paul's journey took him to Meletus where he
met the elders of the church from Ephesus. He said to them. "You know what my way of life has been
from the first day I arrived among you. I have served the Lord in all
humility, facing all the sorrows and trials that came to me through the
plots of the Jews. I have not hesitated to do anything
that would
be helpful to. you.
I have preached to you and instructed you, both in public and in your
homes, urging everyone to believe in our Lord Jesus"
Jesus, please help me be a bit more like Saint
Paul
Listen
Luke
24.50-53: Jesus then took his disciples out of
Jerusalem to the village of Bethany.
Lifting up his hands, he blessed them.
As he blessed them, he was carried up to heaven. They worshipped him, then went back to
Jerusalem full of joy. They were continually in the Temple praising
God
Jesus, thank you for the Gospel of Luke.
Please increase my faith in you as the One who came down from heaven, and
went back to heaven
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: The above final story from Luke's Gospel finishes in the same place where his very first story in chapter one took place: The Temple in Jerusalem
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The premier of Queensland has closed the borders of her
state to people from Victoria. Last night when my team, the Brisbane Lions were
thrashed by the Melbourne Tigers, I was thinking that maybe the best way for the
Lions to win games is for the premier to expel all the Victorian teams from
Queensland (where most of them are based because of Covid-19)
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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 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, Wednesday,
please pacify Al-Shabaab
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On-going project to help homeless people in YMT-Jordan area
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Africa:
2020: My trip to Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg
2017:
My trip to Southern Africa, Dubai (
The
Last Run)
2016:
My trip to Kenya, Uganda
2015: My trip to Tanzania, Malawi
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Latin America:
2019-05-10: No More Mules Peru FB boost 199,000 views!
2019-01-20: Article in El Pais, Uruguay - 01 02
2018-09-18: No More Mules Facebook campaign - more than 300,000 people reached in Venezuela
2018: My trip to Latin America
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South East Asia:
Oct 23, 2019: FM988 Breakfast program in Kuala Lumpur at which I was a guest
June 2019: My campaign featured in The Malaysia Drug Trade (6 written reports & documentary video)
2019-03-25: Eleven HK01 video and photo reports about Malaysian drug mules arrested in HK- here (one of the reports is about my anti-drug campaign).
Dec 2018 - My Jan 2019 trip to Malaysia
2018: My trip to Thailand and Cambodia
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Hong Kong:
July 2019: My warning to HK domestic helpers - published here in HK Filipino media
2018-09-22:
My
60 min video interview with Radio99,
in Cantonese, is here: 01 02
to help stop people going to prison
2018-07-29: SCMP- Beware drug lords luring domestic helpers, refugees into narcotics trade
2018-04-08: The Pearl Report on TVB - concerning HK's Long Term Sentencing Review Board and my anti-drug campaign
March 18, 2018: South China Morning Post report on my work
2017-12-01: Report in Chinese in Ming Pao Magazine
2017-09-27: SCMP Spirit of HK Awards (video starts after 20 secs)
2017-08-24: Cable TV video report on my anti-drug campaign and a Facebook report on the video report (click "translation" for English)
2027-05-18: SCMP - The prison chaplain who has stopped 150 drug mules reaching HK
2017-03-25: Oriental
Daily
report of case of South African woman given discount for help to my campaign
*** May
14 updates:
Oriental
Daily, Apple
Daily, Sing
Tao
Dec 1, 2016 - HK News: More women being recruited as drug mules
2016-10-13: HK01 report about campaign and about work for the poor
2016-09-11: Oriental Daily report about my campaign - and same day Editorial
2016-08-27: Oriental Daily article about court case and campaign
My
anti-drug campaign sites
(skillfully
managed by kind HK friends):
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomasmulas/
Facebook: Chinese no more mules page
Facebook: AddisAbabaDrugTrade; KenyaDrugTrade; TanzaniaDrugTrade; JohannesburgDrugTrade; SaoPauloDrugTrade; MalaysiaDrugTrade; ThailandDrugTrade; HongKongDrugTrade; CambodiaDrugTrade; IndonesiaDrugTrade
http://hkdrugblog.org/name-and-shame/index.htm
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Photos
from my time in China 2001-20008
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Australian Chinese for
Families Association
Gay marriage: Elephant in the room (by John W)
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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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