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Because of the pandemic, MercyHK's shop in Temple Street is closed and all activities at the Dr Jesus Centre have been suspended. No restart date yet
Tues Feb 15
Prison
social visits suspension will continue till (at least) Feb 23
*** Chaplains' visits
also still suspended, but yesterday afternoon I was able to hand in some text
books at Lo Wu women's prison
HK
- record number of Covid cases yesterday ***
Face-to-face
classes suspended for another 2 weeks
New
Zealand's crazy anti-vaccine protestors
Dear
God, please ... no invasion of Ukraine!
My reflections on Documents of Vatican 2: Dialogue
with people who think or act differently than we do
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Book Blog:
4 readings + recordings
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
2 Kings
2-3: The Lord revealed to Elisha and other
prophets
that Elijah would be taken up to heaven in a whirlwind.
Elisha said to Elijah
"Let me inherit a double share of your spirit."
Then a chariot of fire appeared with horses of fire,
and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind.
The spirit of Elijah then came to rest on Elisha
and he began to do miracles by the power of the Lord.
Holy Spirit of God, please
increase your influence in my life
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
Colossians
2.9-18:
In Christ's body lives the fullness of
divinity.
In him, you too find fulfillment. In baptism, you were buried with him and then
raised to new life.
Our real life is life with and in Christ. Be careful of people who are always going on
about some vision they have had, giving such visions more importance than
Christ himself
Jesus, may my focus always be on you
Listen
Matthew
15.1-20:
Some religious leaders asked Jesus "Why
do your disciples ignore many external practices of our religion?" Jesus answered, with the words of the prophet
Isaiah:
"This people honors me with external lip-service,
while their hearts are far from me." Jesus also said
"It's not certain foods or lack of washing that makes a person
unclean.
It's evil in the heart that makes a person unclean. Evil intentions like murder, adultery,
fornication, theft, perjury, slander. These are the things that make a
person unclean."
Jesus, please clean my
heart
Listen
Reflection: Psalm 23 has to be one of the most beautiful prayers ever composed .... with layers of meaning (e.g. "restful waters" = baptism; "banquet" = Eucharist)
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Recommended
movie:
Places in the Heart - Wikipedia - US Great Depression story has much relevance for our Covid 19 world
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57
years ago yesterday, on Feb 14, 1965, I left Brisbane by train to go to
Victoria for seminary studies. I have clear memories of that Sunday afternoon
....saying goodbye to my dear mother, father and brother, with some of the OMI's
from Iona College also at South Brisbane train station. So ... yesterday was a
good day for me to be on a train (to and from Lo Wu prison) and after Lo Wu I
spent some extra reflection time at McDs at Kowloon Station ....
remembering another station 57 years ago
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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 15th
of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Liaoning
And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries
each day of the month:
On this 15th 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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Because of the pandemic, MercyHK's shop in Temple Street is closed and all activities at the Dr Jesus Centre have been suspended. No restart date yet
Mon Feb
14
Valentine's
Day is a unique opportunity for Church (let's
reclaim St Valentine's Day!)
Time
for HK govt to end modern slavery in HK
Dear
God, please ... no invasion of Ukraine!
Helping MercyHK rent rooms for
homeless people - Carousell:
Shop 1
Shop
2 (updated lists)
My article in today's Ming Pao newspaper has the topic: Covid in HK ... and other places. Text without recording
My reflections on Documents of Vatican 2: We
should "think big"!
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The
Book Blog:
4 readings + recordings
Comments welcome here
Readings are from
Simple Bible
2 Kings
1:
Ahaziah, king of Israel, was seriously ill
after a fall.
He tried to send messengers to the temple of a false god
to ask about his future. But the Lord sent Elijah the prophet to
intercept the messengers
and tell them that the king would die. The king sent 50 soldiers to arrest Elijah
but as they approached Elijah, fire from heaven destroyed them. The king sent another 50 soldiers.
They too were destroyed by fire from heaven. A third group of 50 was sent.
They begged
Elijah to spare them.
The Lord told Elijah to go with them to the king. Elijah then told the king to his face that he
would soon die
because he had tried to ask a false god about his future.
Not long after this, Ahaziah died.
Dear Lord, please don't let us
ever get involved
with false religion
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
22: 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
Colossians
2.6-8: You must live your whole life according to the
Christ you have received - Jesus the Lord. You must be built on him and held firm by the
faith you have been taught. Make sure no one deceives you with any
teaching based on the principles of this world instead of on Christ
Jesus, please protect people from false
teaching
Listen
Matthew
14.34-36: When Jesus got out of the boat on the other
side of the lake,
people recognized him and news of his presence spread quickly. From all around that area, sick people were
brought to him.
The sick people just wanted to touch his clothing.
All those who touched his clothing were healed
Jesus, please heal my sick
friends (..names..) by letting them,
through prayer, touch your clothing
Listen
Reflection: Jesus who healed people 2,000 years ago, still heals people today
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Recommended Book:
Poverty in the Midst of Affluence - how HK mismanaged its Prosperity, by Leo Goodstadt. Powerpoint outline-------------------------
Today's
Vatican 2 reflection, above, reminds me of the winner of the 1974
and 1975 Melbourne Cup: Think
Big!
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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 14th of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Jilin
And
praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 14th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Guinea
Bissau
And praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Monday,
please pacify I.S.
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Because of the pandemic, MercyHK's shop in Temple Street is closed. No reopening date yet
Sun Feb 13
Churches completely closed from two days ago....talk of a
complete lockdown for HK .....and .... HK
people fleeing to China!
Dear
God, please ... no invasion of Ukraine!
*** 79
year old priest's pilgrimage for Ukraine
My reflections on Documents of Vatican 2: Socialisation
should be a good thing
Bible Study: Acts
20 (complete set of 20 videos for Acts of the Apostles - here)
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The
Book Blog:
4 readings + recordings
Comments welcome here
Readings are from
Simple Bible
c.f. readings for Sunday 6
Psalm
1: Happy
the person who avoids evil and evil entertainment. Happy the person who reads
and meditates on God's words. Such a person is like a tree planted beside a
river, getting plenty of nourishment, bearing plenty of fruit. Such a person is
on the Way
of Life. People who do evil are on the
Way of Death.
Dear Lord, please help me do good and avoid evil
Listen
Luke
6.20-26: Jesus said to his
disciples "Blessed are
you who are poor: yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are
you who are hungry: you shall be satisfied. Blessed are
you who weep now: you shall be happy. Blessed are
you when people hate you because of me: your reward will be great in heaven. But alas for
you who are rich: your consolation is only in this world. Alas for
you who have plenty to eat: you shall go hungry. Alas for
you who laugh now: you shall mourn and weep".
Jesus, please help me to give more time and importance to the things that
really matter
Listen
Reflection
on the above readings: On
the one hand a curse, the Way of Death. On the other hand a blessing, the Way of
Life. This is the fundamental choice we face right through life, from our
earliest to our final days. As individuals, as groups, as nations
Video
commentary on today's readings - in Italian, Chinese, English, and
Spanish
(+
Cantonese audio)
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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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Talk
of a total lockdown in HK is causing people to start stocking up on food.
Stocking up for me means lots of cereal and milk!
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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 13th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Jiangxi
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 13th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Congo
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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Because of the pandemic, MercyHK's shop in Temple Street is closed. No reopening date yet
Sat Feb 12
On this menu of Feb 10, below, I mentioned that a local man
recently out of prison was looking for a job as a chef, if possible not far from
Junk Bay where he lives. Yesterday afternoon he phoned to say he has a job ....
in nearby Kowloon Bay. Thank you Jesus! (and thank you the kind people who
offered jobs and prayers)
VIP
meeting today in Shenzhen ....after which HK
might go into full lockdown?
Dear
God, please ... no invasion of Ukraine!
My reflections on Documents of Vatican 2: If
we humans are going to live as one big family we need to follow two basic laws
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Book Blog:
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Comments welcome here
Readings are from
Simple Bible
1 Kings
22:
Some false prophets encouraged the king of
Israel
and the king of Judah to go to war. Micah, a true prophet of the
Lord,
warned the kings not to go to war. The men of Israel and Judah were
defeated in the war.
Ahab, the king of Israel, died in the war.
Dear Lord, please don't let false prophets
deceive the world
My
recording of this reading
Psalms
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
Colossians
1.24 - 2.2: As I sit in my prison, I am at peace in my
suffering, offering up my suffering to Christ for the sake of his body,
the Church. God chose me to reveal to you his sacred
message: Christ, your hope of
glory, is among you. My aim is to bind you together in love, and to
keep you growing in your knowledge of God's plan for your lives
"Bind us together,
Lord, Bind us together, With cords that cannot be broken,
Bind us together, Lord, Bind us together, Bind us together in Love"
(song)
Listen
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
Listen
Reflection: Focus on Jesus, not on life's "waves"/problems .... and we will stay afloat!
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Maybe there was a humorous smile on Jesus' face as he said
to Peter "Why did you doubt?"!
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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 12th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Jiangsu
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 12th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Guinea
And
praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Saturday,
please pacify the
Taliban
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Because of the pandemic, MercyHK's shop in Temple Street is closed for the time being. New reopening date: maybe Feb 25, but not certain
Fri Feb 11
Today
is a good day to pray for everyone with the Covid-19 virus, because today is the Feast
of Our Lady of Lourdes ...
World Day of the Sick -
for which Pope Francis has published a special letter, here.
Beautiful old song by Andy Williams: The
Village of Saint Bernadette
Yesterday with Rocky and social worker Ricky from Gingko
NGO, and with MercyHK social worker Simon and his helper A-Ming, I attended
the funeral service at Kwai Fong crematorium of one of our Yau Ma Tei homeless
guests who passed away a few weeks ago .... a 71 year old man who a long time
ago was a drug addict, then spent many years at a Christian drug treatment
centre (first as a patient then as a volunteer) and who for the past 6 months
has been a volunteer helping both Gingko and MerchHK. A real gentleman
....always helpful and kind and patient, never complaining, never talking about
his own health situation, wanting to stay active until the end. May his prayers
in Heaven help us to imitate his beautiful spirit!
Yesterday at Kwai Fong I saw a line of around 500
people waiting for up to several hours to have a Covid test in a sports field
with only a small number of testing facilities. A situation repeated in other
parts of HK. See photo in
this report. And people
even selling queue tickets! Many people from all sides of politics are
criticising the bunch of clowns running our government circus who did not
anticipate this situation and prepare for it properly.
And check this
video taken from a bus!!!
University medical dean: "Lock
down HK for 2-3 months" ???!!!
Update
from Camay, a most courageous sick person fighting stage four lung cancer
My reflections on Documents of Vatican 2: We
humans on this planet are one big _ a _
i _y !
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Book Blog:
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Readings are from Simple
Bible
c.f. Readings for Feast of Our Lady of
Lourdes
Isaiah
62-66: The Lord says: "My eyes are drawn to
the humble and contrite person who lovingly meditates on my word. Towards
Jerusalem I will send peace, flowing
like a river. I am going to gather the nations of every language. All
peoples will know and love me
Lord, please give me more love for the Bible. Please give the world more
peace. Please help all peoples know and love you
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
87: On the holy mountain
is Jerusalem, the Lord's cherished city. Of you are told glorious things, O city
of God. All nations are called to serve and love the Lord. And
Jerusalem shall be called their spiritual mother, for all shall be her
children. In Jerusalem everyone will be welcome and find a home.
Lord, may Jerusalem be a place of peace and prayer for all peoples
Listen
Revelation
12.1-6: A
great sign appeared in heaven: a
woman, dressed in the sun, standing on the moon, crowned with 12 stars.
She was giving birth to a child, and she cried out in the pain of childbirth.
Then a second sign appeared: a huge red dragon, which wanted to eat the child.
The woman gave birth to a son, the ruler of all nations. The son was taken
straight up to heaven, to God on his throne. The woman escaped to safety in the
desert, to a place prepared for her by God.
Jesus, protect us from Satan who goes
round like a hungry lion wanting to eat us
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 to wine. Our prayer requests also can get "water" (e.g. sickness) changed to wine (good health)
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Yesterday afternoon I had the happiness of taking the PDF
files of the Simple Bible - New
Testament (3rd Chinese printing) to Print
Shop in Jordan. Today I am hoping to collect a print out and then, after the
print out is checked over the coming week, please God the printing will take
place before the end of the month.
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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 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 Yemen
And praying for one Islam-related
intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Friday,
please bless all Muslims
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Because of the pandemic, MercyHK's shop in Temple Street is closed for the time being. New reopening date: maybe Feb 25, but not certain
Thu Feb 10
Yesterday morning I went to nearby QE hospital to apply for a
medical report for an African prisoner soon to be released after many years in
detention. Then I went to the HK Management Association office in Tsim Sha Tsui
to enrol another prison for a course. Then back at the Dr Jesus Centre I
introduced a local man recently released from detention to social workers Simon
and Patrick to help him find a job (he's a chef and hopes to get a job in a
restaurant or canteen .... in the Junk Bay area if possible).
HK
hospitals overstretched ((Yesterday at QE I noticed the arrival of many new
beds))
Yesterday afternoon I
posted a report about a scam email pretending to come from Amazon. A copy of
the scam email is in the report
My
reflections on Documents of Vatican 2: Why
do we humans exist?
Everything's a miracle!
The atmosphere of the earth is commonly know as
_ i _ ?!
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Comments welcome here
Readings are from Simple
Bible
1 Kings 20-21:
King Ahab wanted the vineyard of
Naboth,
but Naboth refused to sell his ancestral inheritance. Ahab's wife Jezebel then had
Naboth murdered
and Ahab took the vineyard. The prophet Elijah
confronted Ahab for his crime.
Ahab then repented of his crime.
Dear God, please help us respect other people's
property
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
19: 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
Colossians
1.15-20: Christ is the image of
the unseen God.
In him were created all things.
All things were created through him and for him. Before anything was
created, he existed.
He holds all things in unity. The Church is his body.
He is its head. God wants all things to
be reconciled through him
who brought peace by his death on the Cross
Jesus, God the Son
become man, may our world
find reconciliation and peace in you
Listen
Matthew
14.13-21: Once after Jesus had been healing and
teaching many people all afternoon, his disciples said to him
"It's getting late and the people need to go and eat".
Jesus replied "They don't need to go. You feed them".
The disciples said "We have only 5 loaves and 2 fish". Jesus got the people to sit on the grass.
There were about 20,000 of them.
Then he blessed the loaves and fish. He handed the loaves and fish to his
disciples.
His disciples gave them to the crowd.
Everyone had plenty to eat.
They even had 12 baskets of leftovers.
Jesus, please
make leaders do more
to help the
starving people of the world
Listen
Reflection: Water to wine at wedding feast (more than 500 litres!), loaves & fish for crowd (12 baskets left over) ... Jesus was super generous!
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Yesterday
as I walked past the Kowloon Cricket Club ground on my way to TST to enrol a
prisoner for a study course, I smelt something beautiful that is very common in
Australia, but very rare in HK: freshly mown grass!
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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 10th 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 10th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Eritrea
And praying for one Islam-related
intention each day of the
week:
Jesus, today, Thursday, please pacify Al-Qaeda
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Because of the pandemic, MercyHK's shop in Temple Street is closed for the time being. New reopening date: maybe Feb 25, but not certain
Wed Feb 9
Yesterday I took part in an O.M.I. hike to Big Wave Bay in Sai
Kung ....we took care to observe Covid regulations ..... and we followed much
the same route as this
hike in Nov 2020. Thank you Jesus for another safe and happy day ... thank
you especially for good weather once again!
Tough
new restrictions to counter growing spread of Covid in HK
My reflections on Documents of Vatican 2: Faith
gives meaning and energy to our daily lives
20 years ago today: Zhaoqing
CAS teachers tour of HK, Day 8
(final day)
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
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
Psalms
17-18: Lord, when trouble breaks out on every
side,
please protect and help me. For you are my strength, my rock, my fortress,
my savior.
I love you, Lord who save me because you love me. Lord, you are my lamp who lightens my life.
I will praise you among the nations.
Lord, you are worthy of
all praise
Listen
Colossians
1.9-14: I pray that you will continue to grow in your
Christian life,
a life full of good deeds. Never give in when trials come, but bravely,
even joyfully,
carry your cross each day. Keep on thanking the Father who has rescued us
from the power of darkness, and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he
loves, in whom we gain our freedom, the forgiveness of our sins
Father, thank you for letting me be a
Christian.
Help me be a good Christian
Listen
Matthew
14.1-12:
Not long after Jesus began traveling and teaching,
King Herod arrested John the Baptist and put him in prison. This was because John had told Herod he was breaking the Law
by living with Herodias, his brother's wife. During a birthday party for Herod,
the daughter of Herodias danced. Her dancing so pleased Herod
that he said he would give her anything she wanted. Herodias told her to ask for the head of John the Baptist on a dish.
Herod then had John beheaded. John's disciples came and buried the body.
Jesus, please give the world
good leaders, and protect people from bad leaders like Herod
Listen
Reflection: God's default position is "rescue" (Psalms & Colossians) but then can come a special time when, for a higher purpose, sacrifice is called for (... the death of John the Baptist ... the death of Jesus)
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Last night as I typed this blog I looked up at the large
copy of photo below on wall above my computer and thought: "I was there a
few hours ago ...Thank you Lord!"
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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 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 Mozambique
And praying for one
Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Wednesday,
please pacify Al-Shabaab
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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:
Aug 16, 2020: CNN - Indonesian women recruited to take drugs to Hong Kong
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)) (blocked by FB Oct 2020)
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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