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Tues May 17
Yesterday morning I went to the Chinese University office in
Admiralty to enrol a group of prisoners for courses .... and I was stunned by
the sight of signs at Admiralty Station saying "to Lo Wu" (a
new line opened on May 15 .... well done MTR!)
I am due to go hiking today with a group of domestic helpers for
whom MercyHK is providing accommodation. Last night we had 23 such guests. And
see 
below
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The
Book Blog:
4 readings + recordings
Comments welcome here
Readings are from
Simple Bible
1
Maccabees 4: The army of Antiochus was led by Gorgias and
had 40,000 men.
Judas and his men numbered only 3,000. Judas implored God for help and then fought
bravely.
The army of Gorgias was routed. The next year another force, numbering 60,000
men, was sent against Judas who had 10,000 men. Once again by prayer and courage, Judas was
victorious.
Judas gave thanks to God, and then went to Jerusalem.
In Jerusalem Judas re-dedicated the Temple
and re-built the city walls
Dear God, please give me the
courage of Judas
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
102: O Lord, listen to my
prayer in my distress.
Do not hide your face from me. For my days are
vanishing like smoke,
my bones burn away like a fire. I forget to eat my
bread.
My skin clings to my bones. All day long my foes
revile me.
Those who hate me use my name as a curse. But you, O Lord, will
endure for ever.
You will arise and have mercy on Sion. You will hear the
groans of the prisoners
and free those condemned to die. I pray to you: "Do
not take me away before my time has come,
you whose days last from age to age.
Lord, please help people who
are in great distress
Listen
Hebrews
10.21-25 :
Jesus is the supreme High Priest of the whole
house of God.
As we enter that house, let us have sincere hearts that are filled with
faith and hope. Let us be concerned for each other,
encouraging each other to do good. Do not stay away from the meetings as some
people do,
but encourage each other to attend
Jesus, may my life encourage others to
do good
Listen
Mark
5.21-43: A prayer hall official,
Jairus, fell at
Jesus' feet and pleaded "My little daughter is dying. Please come and
lay your hands on her and save her life". While Jesus was on the way to
Jairus' home,
people arrived and told Jairus "Your daughter is dead. No need
to trouble the Master any further". Jesus heard this and said to Jairus "Do
not be afraid. Just have faith". Jesus allowed only Peter, James and
John to go with him. At Jairus' home, everyone was weeping and
wailing.
Jesus said to them "Why all this crying? The child is not dead, but
asleep". Everyone laughed at him.
So he got them all to leave. Then taking the girl's parents and his 3
companions, he went to the place where the child was lying. Taking the girl by the hand he said to her
"Little girl, I tell you to get up". The little girl got up at
once. She was 12 years old.
Jesus, please give us more
faith to pray for the sick
....even for children who have died!
Listen
Reflection: "Courage" (Maccabees) and "encourage" (Hebrews) are related. "Encourage" means to give "courage" to others!
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God is good to me. Each time I have a hike, the weather is
fine. Forecast for today is
cloudy and sunny ..... first day of no rain for almost a week!
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun: Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South
Asia
Wed: East
Asia
Thurs: S.E. Asia,
Pacific
Frid: 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 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, Tuesday,
please pacify Boko
Haram
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Mon May
Many schools in many countries are now using Duolingo for learning English (... and I am one of hundreds of thousands using it for learning Spanish!)
MercyHK is now providing accommodation in the Jordan/YMT area for
about 50 people, including about 20 homeless domestic helpers. My timeline of
our help for the Codiv-19 domestic workers from February to April is here
20 years ago today at the Canadian-American School in Zhaoqing
where I was an English teacher for 7 years: The
Watermelon Song!
My article in today's Ming Pao newspaper has the topic: A dangerous dog ((Russia's Putin)). Text without recording
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The
Book Blog:
4 readings + recordings
Comments welcome here
Readings are from
Simple Bible
1
Maccabees 3: Judas led the people in many successful
battles.
He often said that it is easy for a great number of soldiers to be defeated
by a few. "Victory in war does not depend on the
size of an army.
It is from heaven that strength comes". As Judas' fame spread, King Antiochus ordered
a huge army to attack Judas.
Dear God, please help us put
our trust in you
rather than in anyone or anything else
My
recording of this reading
Psalm 101:
My song is of mercy and justice. I sing to
you, O Lord. I will try to walk with blameless heart. I
will try to give my attention to what is good, not what is bad.
People who slander others, people of proud looks, these will not be my
friends.
People who are good and do good,
these will be my friends.
Dear Lord, please help me to
avoid bad company
Listen
Hebrews
8-9: Jesus' priesthood is part of the new covenant
predicted in the Scriptures: "See, the days are coming - it is the
Lord who speaks - when I will establish a new covenant with the House of
Israel" Jesus
has come as High Priest of all the
blessings that were predicted would be part of the new covenant. He has offered not the blood of animals like
priests of the old covenant, but his own blood, by which he won our
redemption. His blood can purify our inner self from dead
actions,
to help us in our life of dedication to the living God
Jesus, by your precious blood, purify my heart
and protect me
Listen
Mark
5.25-34: A large crowd gathered around Jesus near the
side of the Sea of Galilee. In the crowd was a woman who had suffered from
bleeding for 12 years. She had spent all her money on doctors, but
they had been unable to help her. She had heard about Jesus. She came up behind
him in the crowd and touched his cloak. "If I can touch even his
clothes, I will be healed" she said to herself. As soon as she touched Jesus' cloak, the
source of the bleeding dried up at once. Aware that power had gone out
from him, Jesus turned round and said "Who touched me?" The woman fell at his feet and told her story.
Jesus said "My daughter, your faith has restored you to health. Go in
peace and be free from your illness".
Jesus, please
help sick people
touch you by prayer
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: St Augustine says "we can touch Jesus by prayer"
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Yesterday
my 2nd Queensland team, the Gold Coast Suns, defeated
a higher placed team, and in the process allowed by 1st Qld team, the
Brisbane Lions, to go to
number two position on the ladder!
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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 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, Monday,
please pacify I.S.
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Sun May 15
Yesterday's prayer meeting for cancer friends was another encouraging experience. Today there is also a prayer meeting, for non-cancer patients, at 5pm at the Dr Jesus Centre. All non-cancer patients most welcome.
Two of our special domestic helper guests left yesterday for the Philippines.
That means we had 22 in our hostels last night
Bible Study: Colossians
& Philemon
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The
Book Blog:
4 readings + recordings
Comments welcome here
Readings are from
Simple Bible
c.f. readings for Easter 5
Acts
14.19-27: Some
Jewish leaders arrived from Pisidian Antioch and Iconium. They turned the people
of Lycaonia against Paul and Barnabas. The people stoned Paul and, thinking he
was dead, dragged him outside the town. The disciples gathered around Paul's
body. As they did so, he stood up. The next day he and Barnabas went to the town
of Derbe. After Derbe, they went back to Pisidian Antioch via Lystra and Iconium. In
each place they encouraged the believers to persevere in the faith, especially
during difficult times in their lives. In each place they also appointed
elders to be church leaders. Eventually Paul and Barnabas arrived back in Syrian
Antioch, where they gave an account of how God had opened the door of faith to
non-Jewish people
Jesus, please help me persevere in the faith, like Paul and Barnabas
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
145: I will give you glory,
O God my king. I will bless your name day after day. The Lord is great, worthy
of all praise. His greatness cannot be measured. Age to age shall proclaim your
works, shall speak of your splendor and glory. The Lord is kind and full of
compassion, slow to anger, abounding in love. How good is the Lord to all,
compassionate to all his creatures. All
your creatures shall thank you, O Lord, and tell all the world of your love.
The Lord is faithful in all his words and loving in all his deeds. The Lord
supports all who fall and raises all who are bowed down. The eyes of all
creatures look to you and you give them their food each day. The Lord is close
to all who call him, who call on him from their hearts. Let the whole world
bless the Lord's holy name, for ever, for ages unending.
Thank you, Lord, for your love. Thank you for your love
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Revelation
21.1-4: Then I saw a
new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared
now, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem,
coming down from God out of heaven, as beautiful as a bride all dressed for her
husband. I heard a voice call from the throne: "You see this city? Here God
lives among people. He will make his home among them. They shall be his people.
He will be their God. His name is God-with-them. He will wipe away all tears
from their eyes. There
will be no more death, no more sadness. The world of the past has gone
Jesus, may the thought of heaven give us courage here on earth
Listen
John
13.34-35: Jesus said to
his disciples at the meal "I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just
as I have loved you, you also must love one another. By this love you
have for one another, everyone will know that you are my disciples".
Jesus, please help all Christians to love one another as you have loved us
Listen
Reflection on the above readings: Message from Jesus today is basic: "Be encouraged by the thought of Heaven ... and in the meantime ... love one another as I have loved you"
Fr Peter's reflections: 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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My team the Brisbane Lions had
another win last night. I wonder if my second Qld team, the Gold Coast Suns,
can also win today!
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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 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, Sunday,
please bless all Muslims in my country
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Sat May 14
Yesterday was a busy time at the Dr Jesus Centre in Temple Street: at 3pm Simon (MercyHK's social worker for homeless people), Fr Paul OMI (special guest) and I joined about a dozen local homeless people for our first Friday gathering since January (because of Covid). Then at 5.30 Fr Paul and I joined Lucia (social worker for homeless domestic helpers) for a gathering with domestic helpers (to celebrate a birthday and to welcome some new guests, including two women recently out of detention). And from 7pm to 9pm there was a meeting of about a dozen local residents, arranged by our district councillor. Last night MercyHK was providing accommodation for 24 overseas guests in our hostels (as well as accommodation for about 30 local homeless people at the Alhambra Building and other places)
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Book Blog:
4 readings + recordings
Comments welcome here
Readings are from
Simple Bible
Maccabees
2: Mattathias was a Jew loyal to his religion at
a time when most people were not loyal. When the king's representative came to the
town of Mattathias
and started forcing people to take part in pagan ceremonies,
Mattathias killed the representative. Mattathias then called on everyone loyal to
God
to join him in the desert. Mattathias soon had a small army which
gradually won control
of many parts of the country and restored observance of God's law. When Mattathias was coming to the end of his
life
he appointed his son Judas as his army successor.
Dear God, help us to be loyal
to you like Mattathias
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
100: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy. Know that he, the Lord, is God. He made us, we
belong to him.
We are his people, the sheep of his flock. Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his temple with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name. Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.He is faithful from age to age.
Dear Lord, please help us to
serve you with gladness
Listen
Acts
1.15-26 (for
Feast of St Matthias): During
these days, Peter spoke to a group of about 120 disciples: "As you know,
Judas hanged himself after betraying Jesus. We must now choose someone to take
Judas' place, someone who has been with us since the time when John was
baptizing". Two men were nominated, Joseph and Matthias.
After prayer was offered, Matthias was
chosen. He was listed as one of the 12 apostles.
Jesus, please protect your church from betrayal and disloyalty
Listen
Mark
4.35-41: Jesus and his disciples got into a boat
to cross the lake. Jesus was so tired that he went to sleep in
the boat.
A sudden storm caused big waves to lash the boat. Jesus' friends woke him up and said
"Save us, Lord, we are sinking". Jesus stood up, and ordered the wind and sea
to be calm.
Straight away the wind and sea were calm. Jesus' friends said to each other
"Who is this? Even the wind and sea obey
him."
Jesus, please calm the storms
in my life, my family, our world
Listen
Reflection: First reading has Mattathias who stayed loyal to God when most people forgot God. Acts has his namesake Matthias who stayed loyal to Jesus even though he was not chosen in the original 12. May we imitate the loyalty of these two Matts!
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In between the 2nd and 3rd meetings at the Dr Jesus Centre
last night, there was an extra job for Fr Paul and me: to meet a new homeless
domestic helper at Jordan MTR station and take her to one of MercyHK's shelters.
A busy but most worthwhile afternoon and night!
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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 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, Saturday,
please pacify the
Taliban
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Fri May 13
Cardinal
Zen & 3 others arrested ***
Beijing
not happy about foreign criticism of the arrests
Three
years ago a woman from a South East Asian country was tricked to carry drugs to
HK. Her trial has been talking place over the past week. I have not been free to
attend but I have been praying hard for her. Early last night I received a
message from her barrister: late yesterday afternoon she was acquitted 7:0 by a
High Court jury! Thank you Jesus! The woman will stay at one of MercyHK's
shelters until she returns to her own country next week. Last night she was one
of 22 special guests staying at MercyHK hostels.
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Readings are from Simple
Bible
1 Maccabees 1: Some Jews abandoned
their religion and made a pact with King Antiochus Epiphanes, a Seleucid
king of the Greeks. Antiochus conquered
many lands, including Israel.
He plundered the Temple and forced the Jews to renounce their religion. But many Jews
courageously stood firm and were punished with death. This was a sad and
terrible time for Israel.
Dear
God, please help us stay faithful to you
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
99: The Lord is king. He is great in
Sion.
His power is seen throughout the world. Among his priests were Aaron, Moses and
Samuel.
They prayed to the Lord and he answered their call. Let peoples everywhere praise his
name.
He is holy, full of power.
Lord, may all peoples
know and love you
Listen
Hebrews
7.1-28:
Melchizedek was king of Salem and a priest of
God. He blessed Abraham. Abraham gave Melchizedek 10% of all
he had. Melchizedek's priesthood continued down
the ages in people dedicated to the service of God. It reached its
perfection in the Son of God, the Eternal High Priest. The Son of God, our Lord, did not come from
the priestly tribe of Levi. Everyone knows he came from the tribe of Judah.
This is because he established a new
priesthood, coming not from Levi, but from Melchizedek. This is why the
prophecy was made of him "You are a priest of the order of
Melchizedek, for ever". Jesus' priestly power to save us is utterly
certain, since he is living for ever to intercede for all who come to God
through him
Jesus, Eternal High Priest, please help all
pastors and priests be more like you every day
Listen
Mark
4.1-20: One day Jesus told the people this story:
A farmer was planting seeds in his field.
Some seeds fell on the path. Birds ate them. Some seeds fell on rocky
ground.
They became sickly plants, without roots, and died. Some seeds fell among
thorns.
When they became plants, they were choked by the thorns. Some seeds fell on good soil
and produced a rich harvest. Jesus explained the story:
People who hear God's word without good will
are like the seeds on the path.
They are easy prey for Satan. People who hear God's word only superficially
are like the seeds on rocky ground.
As soon as difficulties come, such people easily give up. People who hear God's word with one ear
but with the other are listening to the call of greed and pleasure
are like the seeds among thorns. Greed kills the word. People who hear God's word with good will and
put it into practice
are like the good seeds which produced a rich harvest.
Jesus, please help me be good
seed!
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02
Reflection: The problem was not the seeds, but the location where the seeds landed. We must try to be good soil ourselves ... and help others be good soil. The seeds will do the rest
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Ever since I was in primary school, I have loved walking in
the rain .... so .... yesterday when I spent much time taking groups of visitors
to our centres on a very wet day ... I really enjoyed the walks!
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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 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, Friday,
please bless all Muslims
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Thu May 12
Yesterday at the Dr Jesus Centre, as kindly arranged by Yuki on behalf of our dear friend Camay, some important renovations were made to the prayer room. Thank you Jesus!
WHO
- China's zero Covid policy not sustainable ((China urgently needs to
increase vaccination program, especoially for elderly people ... otherwise the
whole country is going to be in lockdown ... like house arrest! ... and that
will mean social unrest)) *** Beijing
says WHO's remarks "irresponsible"
Philippines
voters not concerned about historical corruption ((not a matter of "not
concerned" for many young people; rather a matter of "did not
know" because of media manipulation by Marcos))
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Readings are from Simple
Bible
Esther 6-8: On the night between the two banquets, the
king could not sleep.
To induce sleep he started reading the history of his kingdom. He read how some years ago two of his eunuchs
planned to assassinate him, but the plot was foiled by Mordecai. The king asked Haman how to honor a man whom
the king wished to honor. Haman thought the king was talking about
himself, Haman, so
he suggested royal clothes, a royal horse and a royal parade. The king agreed and told Haman to honor
Mordecai in this way.
This was a great humiliation for Haman.
And it got even worse for Haman. At the second banquet, Esther told the
king that she was Jewish and that Haman planned to
kill all Jews.
The result: Haman was hanged on the gallows which he had prepared for
Mordecai, and the Jews were not only spared annihilation - they were given
places of honor in the kingdom. The
Jews praised God for all his help through Mordecai.
Dear God, please stop people
like Haman from committing injustice
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02
Psalm
98: Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked
wonders.
His right hand has brought salvation. The Lord has made known his salvation.
He has shown his justice to the nations.
He has remembered his truth and love for the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the
salvation of our God.
Shout to the Lord all the earth, ring out your joy. Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp,
with the sound of music. Let the sea, the world and all peoples
acclaim the King, the Lord. Let the rivers clap their hands
and the hills ring out their joy at the presence of the Lord, for he comes to rule the earth.
He will rule the world with justice
and the peoples with fairness.
Lord,
may all peoples in all countries know your love and goodness
Listen
Hebrews
6.11-19: May every one of you persevere in your
Christian life.
Never give up. Remember how Abraham persevered in following
God, despite so many difficulties. Take a firm grip on the hope that is held out
to us by God.
This hope is an anchor for us, a lifeline going right up to heaven
Jesus, you are my anchor. You are my lifeline
Listen
Mark
3.20-35: Jesus went back to Capernaum. Such a crowd gathered that he could not even have a meal.
When his family heard about such things,
they set out to take care of him, thinking that he was crazy. His mother and brothers arrived at the house.
Standing outside, they sent in a message asking for him. Jesus was told "Your mother and brothers
and sisters are outside asking for you". Jesus replied
"Who are my mother and brothers?"
Then looking round at the people sitting in a circle about him, he said
"Here are my mother and my brothers. Anyone who does the will of God,
that person is my brother and sister and mother".
Jesus, please help me to do
your will,
even if people sometimes think I'm crazy
Listen
Reflection: If someone asks "How many brothers and sisters do you have?", we need to add one more brother, make that Brother ... Brother Jesus!
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Wear a mask and a Cross
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As I watched the tradesmen work on renovations at the Dr Jesus
Centre yesterday .... with their electric screwdrivers .... I pictured my dear
old Dad looking down from Heaven and smiling as he remembered his day as a
carpenter when everything was hand-powered!
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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 12th 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 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, Thursday, please pacify Al-Qaeda
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Wed May 11
Yesterday Eddie Chan (MercyHK Director) and I spent much time at the bank finalising the setting up of a business account for MercyHK. As usual when I go to the bank, I say a prayer for all the kind people who support our work for the needy. Last night we were providing accommodation for about 50 people (including 20 domestic helpers) ... and providing a daily free meal for about 80 people.
412
years ago today in 1610, Matteo
Ricci died in Beijing (and see www.riccicenter.com)
Dictator's
son to be new president of Philippines (possible
nickname: Dickson?)
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Book Blog:
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Comments welcome here
Readings are from
Simple Bible
Esther
5: After Esther prayed to God for a long time,
she went to the palace and presented herself to the king. At first the king was angry that
Esther came without being invited,
but then his heart softened and he
welcomed her. When King Ahasuerus saw that
Esther was distressed,
he asked her what was wrong. He promised to do anything for her. Esther asked that there be two
special banquets for herself,
the king and Haman. The king agreed and the banquets were arranged. Haman meanwhile was making his
own arrangements:
a high gallows on which to hang Mordecai.
Dear God, please move the
hearts of rulers
to be kind to their people
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
Listen
Hebrews
4.12-16: The word of God is something alive and active.
It goes deep into our hearts. In Jesus we have the supreme high priest who
is now in the highest heaven. He knows how weak we are. He himself was
tempted in every way, but did not sin. Let us be confident in approaching his throne
of grace.
He will give us grace when we are in need of help
Jesus, our high priest, help me when I'm weak
Listen
Mark
3.13-19: Jesus went up a hill and called his
disciples.
He chose 12 of them to be his special companions.
He commissioned them for preaching.
He gave them power to cast out devils. The names of the 12:
Simon, to whom he gave the name Peter;
James and John the sons of Zebedee. Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas,
James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot
and Judas Iscariot the one who would betray him.
Jesus, please bless and protect
all Gospel workers
Listen
Reflection: The Bible message, especially Jesus' words, go "deep into our hearts" ... and influence us for good more powerfully than any other words
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To go with today's Gospel:
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day:
Sun: Africa
Mon: Europe,
Russia
Tues: South
Asia
Wed: East
Asia
Thurs: S.E.Asia, Pacific
Frid: 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 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, 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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