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April 19
Easter Tuesday
Last night
MercyHK was providing accommodation for 18 homeless domestic helpers. Two
days ago, on Easter Sunday, some of these domestic helpers joyfully gave out free Easter
eggs to people in the Jordan area - inspiring video here
SCMP
journalists locked down in Shanghai ***
Australians
under lockdown in Shanghai
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Readings are from
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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
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
33: Ring out your joy to the Lord, all good
people,
for praise is fitting for loyal hearts. For the Lord loves justice and right;
he fills the earth with his love. By his word the heavens were made,
he spoke and the universe came into being. They are happy, whose God is the Lord,
he is the source of all true joy. May your love be upon us, O Lord,
since we place all our trust in you.
Lord, we trust in your precious
love
Listen
John 20.11-18: Peter and John
went home. Mary Magdalene remained at the tomb, crying. When she looked inside
the tomb, she saw two angels in white. She also saw Jesus standing there, though
she did not recognize him. Jesus said "Woman, why are you crying?".
Mary thought he was the gardener so she said to him "If you have taken him
away, tell me where you have put him". Jesus said "Mary"
and she recognized him. Jesus then said "I will ascend to my Father".
Mary went and told the disciples all she had seen and heard.
Jesus, please bless people who are crying at funerals today. May awareness of
your presence bring them peace and strength for the days ahead
Recording
Reflection
on the above readings: 
Thine
Be the Glory (Easter song -
Chinese version very popular in HK)
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Wear
mask & Cross!
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When we get to Heaven, one of the many Bible stories I'd
like to see a replay of is when Jesus left the tomb ... what was the reaction of
the men guarding the tomb when the entrance stone was removed by an angel and
out came Jesus?!
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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 20th
of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Sichuan
And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries
each day of the month:
On this 20th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Sudan
And praying for one
Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Tuesday,
please pacify Boko
Haram
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April
19
Easter Monday
I
wish all dear readers A Happy Easter!
Not in the Bible, but it must have happened: Mother and Son (notice his hand ...and maybe her words were "My son and my God!))
Covid
Experience ... A Journey of Faith (Tsing Yi Shelter Residents). Last night
MercyHK was providing accommodation for 18 homeless domestic helpers ... who,
yesterday .... observing Covid restrictions, had an Easter lunch at the Dr Jesus
Centre
Shanghai
lockdown ... desperation
Ukraine
needs less talk and more action from NATO (Simon
Tisdall)
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Book Blog:
readings + recordings
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
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
My
recording of this reading
Psalm 16:
Please protect me, Lord, I take refuge in
you.
You are the only source of all true happiness. I bless you, Lord, who guide and lead me.
Even at night you direct my heart. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad.
My body shall rest in safety now and always. You will show me the path of life,
the fullness of joy in your presence,
at your right hand, happiness for ever.
Thank you, Lord, for the little
joys you give us each day
....and the big joy you've prepared for us in Heaven
Listen
Matthew
28.1-15: Jesus died
on Friday afternoon. Early on Sunday morning, two women went to Jesus' tomb.
Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, and an angel from heaven came and
rolled away the big stone at the tomb's entrance. The guards at the tomb were
terrified of the angel. The angel said to the women "Do not be afraid. I
know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here. He
has risen from the dead. Go and tell his disciples he has risen from the
dead and will see them in Galilee". The women were filled with joy and ran
to tell this news to the disciples. As they left the tomb area, Jesus himself
appeared to them and said "Do not be afraid. Go and tell the
disciples they must go to Galilee. They will see me there".
Lord Jesus, by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free. You are the
Savior of the world
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: Imagine how we'd feel after the funeral of a relative or close friend ...if ...that person came back to life a few days after the funeral. Good News ...to be shared with all relatives and friends....and the world!
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Several times over the past week at the Dr Jesus Centre I've
tried to register a couple of flies for the next life .... so to speak. But
after each time I spayed them, they did not leave. Yesterday I realised my
mistake: I was using disinfectant spray! Now am using insect spray!
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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 18th of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Shandong
And
praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 18th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Gambia
And praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Monday,
please pacify I.S.
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April 17
EASTER
SUNDAY
I
wish all dear readers A Happy Easter!
Because
of HK govt's Covid policy, churches have been closed in HK for several months
now..... due to reopen (with restricted numbers) on Thursday April 21 .....
which means no Easter Masses. Is there anywhere else in the world (apart from
some places in China) where churches are Covid-closed this Easter?
Last night MercyHK was providing accommodation for 18 homeless
Covid domestic workers. ***
My
file of media articles about homeless domestic workers
China's
Covid policy causes chaos *** Shanghai's
wealthy people in search of food *** More
cities locked down *** If
people in China want to be protected from Omicron, check the advice at dog,
below!
Bible Study: 2
Corinthians Part 2
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
c.f. readings for Easter Sunday
Acts
10.34-43: Peter addressed Cornelius and his
household: "You must have heard about the recent happenings in Judea; about
Jesus of Nazareth and how he began in Galilee. God had anointed him with
the Holy Spirit and with power, and because God was with him, Jesus went about
doing good, and curing all who had fallen into the power of the devil. And about
how they killed him by hanging him on a tree, yet three days afterwards God
raised him to life. We have eaten and drunk with him after his
resurrection from the dead. It is to him that all the prophets bear this
witness: that all who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his
name."
Jesus, Risen Lord, please increase my faith in you
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." 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.
Recording 
Colossians
3.1-2: Since you
have been brought back to true life with Christ, focus on heaven, where
Christ is, sitting at the Father's right hand. Let your thoughts be more on
heavenly things, less on the things that are on earth.
Jesus, please help me think more often about heaven.....since that's where I
hope to spend all eternity! Help me understand how this present world is just a
temporary arrangement
Recording
John
20.1-9: Before dawn
the next morning, Sunday, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb. She saw the stone had
been moved from the tomb's entrance. She ran to Peter and John and said
"Someone has taken the Lord out of the tomb". They ran back to the
tomb. Peter went in first. He saw that the linen cloths were on the ground. But
the cloth that had been around Jesus' head was not on the ground. It was neatly
folded and in a place by itself. Then John went into the tomb. He
saw, and he believed.
Jesus, I believe you rose from the dead. Please increase my faith
Recording
May the Risen Lord give our world HOPE .... and rescue us from Covid-19!
Reflection by Fr Peter: English Chinese
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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When
Joseph from Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus, Pilate asked him
"Why do you, a wealthy man, want to give your tomb to a criminal?"
Joseph replied "It will only be for a few days"!
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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 17th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Shaanxi
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 17th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Ethiopia
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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April 16
Holy Saturday
Today we remember a hopeless situation ... a dead body in a tomb. But "hopeless" is not in God's dictionary!
Yesterday for the first time in maybe 20 years I had a Hot Cross Bun on Good Friday!
Last night
MercyHK was providing accommodation for 18 Covid domestic workers (all
negative). Also, now that MercyHK is now a fully-registered NGO, in future we will
only publish an annual audited financial report, not monthly reports as in the
past.
Video
of chaos at Shanghai quarantine site
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Book Blog:
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
Matthew
27.57-66: Joseph from
Arimathaea was a rich man who had become a disciple of Jesus. After Jesus died
on Friday, he asked Governor Pilate for Jesus' body. Joseph
wrapped the body in a clean burial cloth and put it in his own new tomb in a
rock cave. He then put a large stone at the cave's entrance. The next
day, Saturday, the religious leaders went to Pilate and said
"This imposter said he would rise from the dead after 3 days. Therefore you
should secure the tomb in case his disciples steal the body and say he has risen
from the dead". Pilate gave them a guard and told them to secure the tomb.
The guards took up their position at the tomb and seals were put on the entrance
stone.
Jesus in the tomb, please give eternal
life to all who have died
Recording
Mark
15.42-47: Joseph
from Arimathaea was a rich man who had become a disciple of Jesus. After Jesus
died on Friday, he asked Governor Pilate for Jesus' body. Joseph wrapped the
body in a clean burial cloth and put it in a tomb in a rock cave. He then put a
large stone at the cave's entrance. Mary
of Magdala and another woman watched Joseph as he put Jesus' body in the tomb.
Jesus in the tomb, please give eternal life to everyone who dies today
Recording
Luke
23.50-56: Joseph from the
town of Arimathaea was a member of the religious leaders' council. He was a good
and just man, and had not agreed to the killing of Jesus. Late Friday afternoon,
he went to Governor Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. He
took it down from the cross, wrapped it in a burial cloth, and put it in
a rock tomb that had not yet been used. The women from Galilee who had come to
Jerusalem with Jesus went with Joseph to the tomb. Then they left to prepare
burial spices and ointments. They planned to put these on Jesus' body after the
Saturday Sabbath day of rest.
Jesus in the tomb, please give eternal life to all the dead
Recording
John
19.38-42: Joseph
of Arimathaea, a disciple of Jesus, asked Pilate for the body of Jesus.
Pilate agreed and Jesus' body was taken down from the cross. Another man,
Nicodemus, brought burial spices. He
and Joseph wrapped Jesus' body in linen cloths with the spices. Since the
Passover was due to begin at sunset, they put the body in an unused tomb close
to the place of Crucifixion.
Jesus, dead in the tomb, please give eternal life to everyone who dies today
Recording
Reflection: 
With
What Great Love - Carey
Landry
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For Holy Saturday:
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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 16th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Qinghai
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 16th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Malawi
And
praying for one Islam-related intention
each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Saturday,
please pacify the
Taliban
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April 15 (no
meat)
GOOD
FRIDAY
Good Friday was when a young Eugene de Mazenod was tsunamied by the love of Jesus. May Good Friday always have a powerful effect on our hearts .... and give us courage to live better lives as Christians
Christianity
"with sleeves rolled up"
Fridays
of Lent:
Prayer before a Crucifix
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Book Blog:
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Readings are from Simple
Bible
c.f. readings for Good Friday
Isaiah
52-53: See, my
servant will prosper, he shall be lifted up and exalted. As the crowds were
appalled on seeing him - so disfigured did he look - so will the crowds be
astonished at him, for they will see something that has never happened before.
Without beauty, without majesty, we saw him. He was despised and rejected,
a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. He was despised and we took no
account of him. And yet ours
were the sufferings he bore, ours the sorrows he carried. He was pierced
through for our faults, crushed for our sins. On him lies a punishment that
brings us peace, and through his wounds we are healed. We had all gone astray
like sheep, and the Lord burdened him with our sins. Harshly dealt with, he bore
it humbly, never opening his mouth. He let himself be taken for a sinner, and
all the time he was suffering and praying for sinners.
Jesus, these words refer to you. Thank you for all you suffered to redeem the
world.
My recording of this reading
Luke
23.33-38: When they reached
the place called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there, and the two criminals
also, one on his right, the other on his left. Above his head was placed a sign
"This is the King of the Jews". Jesus prayed "Father,
forgive them. They do not know what they are doing". The leaders
made fun of him "He saved others, let him save himself if he is the Christ
of God". The soldiers mocked him too "If you are the king of the Jews,
save yourself".
Jesus, you forgave those who mocked you and crucified you. I forgive anyone
who has been unkind to me
Recording
Luke
23.39-43: One of the
criminals hanging on a cross mockingly said to Jesus "Are you not the
Christ? Save yourself and us as well". But the other criminal rebuked the
first one and said "We are paying the penalty for our crimes. But this man
has done nothing wrong". "Jesus", he
said, "remember
me when you come into your kingdom".
Jesus replied "I promise you, this day you will be with me in
Paradise".
Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom
Recording
Luke 23.44-49: At about midday, there was an eclipse of the sun. The whole land was in darkness until about 3pm. The veil of the Temple was torn right down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice "Father, into your hands I entrust my life".
Then he died.
When
the Roman army leader saw what had happened, he said "This was a great and
good man". The people who had been present went home asking God for mercy. Jesus'
friends stood at a distance and saw all that had happened.
Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for the salvation of the world
Recording
Reflections:
One
of the most moving songs ever written:
Jesus,
remember me, when you come into your kingdom
Video,
with subtitles in Chinese & voice over in Cantonese, explaining the Passion
according to John
Brendan
Hoban - The
pull of Good Friday:
For anyone who believes in Jesus, time stood still on Good Friday and, like
Christmas Day, the mood of Good Friday creates in us a need to somehow affirm
its importance in our lives. This is why so many find themselves drawn
towards a church on Good Friday. Even those whose faith may be uncertain
and whose religious practice may have ceased can find themselves in reflective
mood on Good Friday
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Yesterday as I was reviewing some old files from my
overseas trips, I came across this
gem made in South Africa for a HK radio program which prisoners listen to on
Sunday night - a message from her family for a woman in prison in 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: 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 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, Friday,
please bless all Muslims
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Thu April 14
HOLY THURSDAY
How many people were at the Last Supper?!
My concern for Shanghai, and indeed for all of China, continues
to grow as the dangerous policy of zero Omicron is foolishly followed: Screaming
video *** Shanghai
report *** Video
at
this link
Yesterday morning and at midday I joined Eddie and Michael (MercyHK
directors) and Simon (MercyHK social worker) for meetings. In the afternoon I
took part in an interview for a team from Hong Kong University. Last night
MercyHK was providing accommodation for 18 Covid domestic workers (all
negative).
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Readings are from Simple
Bible
c.f. readings for Holy Thursday
Exodus
12-13: God
said to Moses and Aaron "On
the evening of the 14th day of this month, each family must kill and eat a one
year old male sheep or goat. Some of its blood must be put on your front door.
You must eat it in a hurry, with a belt round your waist, sandals on your feet,
and a staff in your hand. This night I will go through the
Jesus, Passover Lamb
of God, we praise you Lord!
My recording of this reading
Psalm
116: I love the Lord for he
has heard the cry of my appeal. He turned his ear to me in the day when I called
him. They
surrounded me, sorrow, distress and the snares of death. I was helpless, so the
Lord saved me. Calm down my soul, for the Lord has been good. I will walk in the
presence of the Lord in the land of the living. How can I repay the Lord for his
goodness to me? The
cup of salvation I will raise to thank the Lord. O
precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful. Lord, you have
loosened my bonds. I am your servant.
Jesus, thank you for the cup of salvation that is your Eucharistic Blood
Recording
1
Corinthians 11.20-26: Concerning
the Lord's Supper, this is what I received from the Lord and then taught you: On
the night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread, broke it and said
"This is my body which
will be broken for you". After supper he took a cup and said "This
cup is the new covenant in my blood. Each time you drink this cup, drink
it in memory of me". Until the Lord comes, therefore, each time you eat
this bread and drink this cup, you re-enact the death of the Lord.
Jesus, help me understand how bread and wine become your body and blood when
Christians celebrate the Eucharist
Recording
John
13.1-15: While Jesus and his
disciples were eating a meal just before the Passover, Jesus got up from the
table, removed his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist as an
apron. He then
poured water into a basin, and like a slave, began to
wash the disciples' feet, wiping them with the towel he was wearing.
After washing their feet he said to them "You are right in calling me
Master and Lord. If I, then, the Lord and Master, have humbly served you, you
should humbly serve one another. I have given you an example, so that you may
copy what I have done for you".
Jesus, please help us to serve other people humbly, just as you humbly served
the disciples
Recording
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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 14th 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 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, Thursday, please pacify Al-Qaeda
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April 13
Wed of Holy Week
I personally know of at least a dozen people in HK who have lost elderly
relatives to Covid. May Easter give these families hope that they will see their
relatives again in Heaven. And may governments in HK and elsewhere do more to
ensure that elderly people are vaccinated ... as in this article: Elderly
care reform needed
This
a very harsh report about Beijing's foolish and dangerous effort to contain
Omicron ... but it contains much truth. This issue is of growing concern for
all who care about China. And surely something must be done about irresponsible
media in China distorting the truth by articles like this
one (which makes no mention of the critical situation in Shanghai)
Last night
MercyHK's shelters were providing accommodation for 17 Covid domestic helpers. ***
My
file of media articles about homeless domestic workers
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Book Blog:
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Readings are from
Simple Bible
c.f. readings for Wednesday of Holy Week
Isaiah
50: The Lord has
opened my ear to hear his message. The Lord has given me words to proclaim his
message. For my part, I made no resistance, neither did I turn away. I offered
my back to those who struck me, my cheeks to those who tore at my beard. I
did not protect my face from insult and spittle. I set my face like
flint. The Lord will help me.
Jesus, please help me understand how these words refer to you
My recording of this reading
Psalms
69-70: Save me, O God, for
the waters have risen to my neck. I am sinking fast and can't keep afloat much
longer. So
many people hate me without cause. I have no more strength to resist them. May
my situation not cause anyone to lose faith in you. May people realize that it
is for your sake that I am taunted. Taunts have broken my heart. No one shows me
any compassion. For food they give me poison. In
my thirst they give me vinegar to drink. Lord, do not hide your face from
your servant. Answer quickly for I am in distress. You are my rescuer, my help,
O God. O Lord, do not delay to help me.
Jesus, please help me understand how these words refer to you
Recording
Luke
23.13-25: Pilate
said to the religious leaders and to the people "You brought this man
before me as a political agitator. Neither Herod nor I have found a case against
the man. He has done nothing deserving death. I shall have him flogged and then
let him go". But the leaders and people screamed
out "Away with him. Crucify him!". Pilate asked "Why? What harm
has he done?" They kept shouting "Crucify
him! Crucify him!" Pilate then gave in to them and handed Jesus over
for crucifixion.
Jesus, how great your mental suffering must have been as the crowd shouted
for your death
Recording
Luke
23.26-34: As Jesus
was being led to the place of crucifixion, a man named Simon was coming into
Jerusalem from the country. He
was made to carry the cross behind Jesus. Large numbers of people
followed him, including women who mourned for him. Jesus said to them
"Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me. Weep rather for yourselves and
for your children. For if this is how innocent people are treated, what will
happen to people who are guilty?" Two criminals were led out with Jesus to
be crucified with him.
Jesus, please help me to carry my cross each day
Recording
Reflection on the above readings: Each time we help another person to "keep going", we are helping Jesus to carry his cross
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Yesterday, in order to avoid having too much sugar, I had a
cup of Masala tea without sugar. Ghastly. I added some honey and that helped a
little bit. Maybe I need to go back to Green Tea!
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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 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, 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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