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video: Selfless
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How
Scott Morrison failed to take notice of women's situation (... a lesson for
all patriarchal institutions, including the church!)
69
years ago today. Thank you Jesus!
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1
Maccabees 12: Jonathan sent a delegation to Rome to renew
his treaty with the Romans. He also renewed treaties with other
groups, all the time using politics to secure peace for
Israel. But Demetrius once again made war on Jonathan,
this time with
a larger army than before. Jonathan bravely faced and defeated Demetrius'
army before they could enter the land of Israel. Not long after this Jonathan was tricked and
captured by Trypho who wanted to become king of Asia, replacing
Antiochus.
Dear God, please give wisdom
and courage to all leaders
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
108: My heart is ready, O God. I will sing, sing
your praise.
Awake, lyre and harp. I will awake the dawn. I will thank you, Lord, among the peoples,
praise you among the nations, for your love reaches to the heavens
and your truth to the skies. O Lord, come and deliver us today.
Help us with your right hand. Give us help in difficult situations.
With your help we shall be brave.
Lord, we need your help every
day
Listen
James
1.19-25: Be quick to listen, and slow to speak, and
even slower to get angry.
God's goodness is never helped by human anger. Accept and submit to the word which has been
planted in your heart and can save your soul. Do what the word tells you. Don't just listen
to it. Actively put God's word into practice in your life
Jesus, help me put your word into practice in
my life each day
Listen
John 16.5-11:
‘Now I am going to the one who sent me.
Reflection: In these days before Pentecost, the Church encourages us to think more about and pray more to the Holy Spirit ... asking the Holy Spirit to increase his influence in our lives
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Wear
mask & Cross!
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Today, the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, is the
major feastday of the Salesian congregation. Today
a Salesian, Cardinal Joseph Zen, is due to be in court
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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 24th
of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Inner
Mongolia
And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries
each day of the month:
On this 24th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Djibouti
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 23
Labor
party did not "seize"/"win" power as some headlines say. Labor
had a record low vote. Rather, the coalition parties lost
the election, by not properly addressing issues like respect for women, climate change, corruption
etc. See Anthony
Green.
Son
of Mainland parents a star swimmer
20
years ago today: Beautiful
views of Zhaoqing when I was an English teacher at the Canadian-American
School
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Maccabees 10: When King Demetrius was challenged for the
throne by Alexander, Demetrius tried to get Jonathan's support for a
possible war with Alexander. Alexander then also sought Jonathan's support,
and appointed him as high priest of Israel. Demetrius again tried to win Jonathan's
support, but Jonathan
and the Jews did not trust Demetrius. Alexander and Demetrius went to war.
Demetrius died in the battle. Alexander then became king. He married
Cleopatra, daughter of Egypt's Ptolemy, thus securing a treaty with Egypt.
Jonathan met Alexander and Ptolemy and was
given great honor in their presence. About 147 B.C. Demetrius son of Demetrius
challenged Alexander for the throne.
This younger Demetrius also challenged Jonathan to fight.
Jonathan defeated the army of Demetrius.
Alexander then gave Jonathan new honors.
Dear God, please help all
countries live at peace with each other
My
recording of this reading
Psalm 107:
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His great love is without end. Let them say this, those the Lord has helped,
people from east and west, north and south. Some people wandered in the
desert, lost and unable to find their way to safety. In their hunger and thirst they cried to the
Lord for help.
He rescued them and showed them the way to safety. Let them thank the Lord for his love,
for he fills the hungry with good things. Some people were prisoners in misery and
chains,
living in darkness and gloom. In their distress they cried to the Lord for
help.
He rescued them and restored their freedom. Let them thank the Lord for his goodness,
for he shatters the iron bars of prisons. Some people were sick on account of their
sins,
unable to eat, and close to death. They cried to the Lord in their need.
He healed them and saved them from the grave. Let them thank the Lord for his love,
for the wonders he does for us. Some people sailed to the sea in ships
and were caught in terrifying storms. They cried to the Lord in their need
and he calmed the sea and wind. Let them thank the Lord for his love,
for the wonders he does for us. Whoever is wise should meditate on these
things
and reflect on the love of the Lord.
Thank
you Lord, for your rescuing love
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02 03
04
James
1.1-12: From James, servant of God and of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
Greetings to believers scattered around the world. You will always have difficulties and things
going wrong.
When they happen, praise God for them and patiently keep going.
Blessed are people who stand firm when trials
come. They have proved themselves, and will win the prize of eternal life
which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Jesus, please give me patience and praise
when
life gets tough
Listen
Mark
7.1-23: 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
Reflection on the above readings: Real religion, real love ... is a matter of the heart, not a matter of superficial practices
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My favourite meal of the week is now Sunday lunch when the
homeless domestic helpers prepare some beautiful dishes for our weekly gathering
at the Dr Jesus Centre
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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 23rd of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Guangxi
And
praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 23rd
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Togo
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 22
God bless the new
government in Australia. May it serve the people well. Interesting that both
major parties lost support .... with support swinging to smaller parties and
independents .... as a protest against the two major parties for being out of
touch with the people.
My electoral form arrived around midday yesterday, per DHL from Australia, and had to be filled in and signed and posted within a few hours ... which I was able to do just in time for me to take part in the usual Saturday prayer meeting for cancer friends.
MercyHK was providing accommodation last night for 23 domestic
helpers. Almost every day now someone leaves and someone comes. And among our
guests are some who recently came out of detention *** And
yesterday some kind friends arranged for
repairs to be made to the roof of the Dr Jesus Centre. God bless those friends
and yesterday's workers!
Bible Study: John
12
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c.f. readings for Easter 6
Acts
15.1-29: Some Jewish
Christians came to Syrian Antioch from Judea and said that non-Jewish Christians
should be circumcised. Paul and Barnabas argued against such an idea, and
decided to go to Jerusalem to discuss this issue with the apostles there. During
a long meeting, Peter reminded everyone how the Holy Spirit had been poured out
on non-circumcised people. James
spoke of how all peoples are meant to be consecrated to the Lord. James
then issued a teaching for non-Jewish believers: "All we ask you to do is
to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood from the meat of
strangled animals and from fornication. Avoid these, and you will do what
is right"
Jesus, please don't let me make unreasonable demands on other people
My recording of this reading
Psalms
66-68: O God, be
gracious and bless us and let your face shine its light upon us. Let
all the peoples praise you, O God. Let all the peoples praise you. O
sing to the Lord, make music to his name. Rejoice in the Lord, exult at his
presence. Father of the orphan, defender of the widow, God provides a shelter
for the homeless. God gives his people strength.
May all the peoples of the earth know you and praise you, O God
Recording
Revelation
21.10-23: I saw the
Holy City, the New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven. It had God's
glory, and glittered like a precious diamond. There was no temple in the city,
since the
Lord God and the Lamb were themselves the temple. The city did not need
sun or moon for light, since it was lit by the radiant glory of God and of
the Lamb.
Jesus, Light of the world, Light of Heaven, we adore you, Lord!
Recording
John
14.23-27: At the
meal, Jesus said to his disciples "If you love me, you will put my words
into practice, and my Father will love you, and we shall make our home in your
heart. The
New Friend, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach
you everything and remind you of all I have said to you. Peace
I leave with you, my own peace I give you, a peace the world cannot give"
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, please help me understand how you live in my
heart. Thank you for your peace
Recording
Reflection on the above readings: Our daily lives should more and more be a loving conversation with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit
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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My number one team, the Brisbane Lions, have
a danger game this afternoon against Hawthorn!
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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 22nd
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Zhejiang
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 22nd of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Senegal
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 21
On
this day in 1861, in Marseilles, a French bishop died at the age of 78. He had
been born into an aristocratic family which was forced to flee from the French
Revolution. His family went to Italy as refugees. His parents had an unhappy
marriage and eventually divorced. In Italy the young Eugene de Mazenod had an
overpowering experience of the love of Jesus on the Cross. Eugene became a
priest and dedicated himself to serving the poorest parts of French society such
as prisoners and domestic servants. To further his work he joined with other
priests to form a new congregation in the Church. The group came to be known as the Oblates
of Mary Immaculate.
Today the Oblates have around 4,000 members working for the poor in most
countries of the world. Saint
Eugene de Mazenod, pray for us!
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Letter
for today from OMI leader Fr Louis Lougen
Today "Australia
Votes". Usually, when there is an election, the Australian Consulate in
HK will send an email with details for voting at the consulate. When nothing had
come by May 10, I checked the consulate website and was horrified to find that,
because of Covid (?), there would be no voting at the consulate this time. So,
since voting is compulsory, I immediately applied on line for a postal vote.
Yesterday I received a message to say that DHL will deliver my voting papers
this morning!!
And ... Dear God ... please let the new government be
good and caring!
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Maccabees 9: King Demetrius sent another army against
Israel.
The size of this army was so large that many of Judas'
soldiers deserted him. Judas had only a small force to fight the
king's army.
Judas could have saved his life by running away from the battle,
but he courageously chose to stay and fight. Judas died in the battle and his troops fled.
Judas' brother Jonathan succeeded him as
leader of the Jews. Jonathan gradually reclaimed control of most
of the country
and again there was peace for a time.
Dear God, please give me some
of the courage of Judas
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
106: O give thanks to the Lord for he is
good.
His great love is without end. They are happy who do what is right,
who at all times remember what is just. When our ancestors came out of Egypt,
they forgot the greatness of God's love. Each time they strayed, God forgave them.
But still they continued to forget God who was their saviour,
God who had done such great things for them in Egypt.
O Lord, our God, please don't
let us forget your love
Listen
Hebrews
13.8-21: Jesus Christ is the same today as he was
yesterday and as he will be for ever. Do not let yourselves be led astray by strange
doctrines
that teach a different Jesus. Jesus died outside the city. Let us go to him
and share his rejection. Our life in this world is a temporary
arrangement, like a tent. We look for a permanent home in the life to come.
Keep doing good works and sharing your
resources
God of peace, you brought Jesus back from the dead to be our great Shepherd and
Priest. Make
me ready to do your will in any kind of good action
Listen
Mark
6.30-44: 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 replied "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 help the starving
people of the world
Listen
Reflection: Sharing Jesus' rejection "outside the city" is the opposite mindset to "I must be careful, if I want promotion, not to say/do anything that anyone objects to"
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Next
Tuesday, Please God, I will be hiking again .... and the long-range weather
forecast is the same as for last Tuesday's hike: a fine day preceded by and
followed by days of rain!
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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 21st
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Yunnan
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 21st
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Afghanistan
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 20
Now that MercyHK has four accommodation centres in Jordan/Yau Ma
Tei, there is no longer a need for our centres on Cheung Chau Island. So,
yesterday Lucia and a team of helpers cleaned out the women's centre (with many
items being given to the local church) whose tenancy agreement expires tomorrow.
And in August a similar operation will be held at the men's centre (whose TA
expires in August). On the one hand it is sad to leave, but on the other hand we
have to keep adjusting to the changing situation of our complicated world. God
bless all who helped and stayed at the two centres over the past few years!
Video
of hike to HK Big Wave Bay and Shek O on May 17
Taiwan
doctor sacrificed his life to save others from US church gunman
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1 Maccabees 8: Judas had heard about the Romans:
how they
had conquered many lands and yet acted in a friendly way to other nations.
Judas therefore sent representatives to
Rome and an alliance was agreed to with the Romans. Judas' aim was to obtain protection and peace
for Israel.
Dear
God, may peace and justice be the aim of all leaders
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
105: Give thanks to the Lord, make known his deeds among all the peoples.
O sing to him, sing his praise.
Tell all his wonderful works. Be proud of his holy name.
Let hearts that seek the Lord rejoice. Consider the Lord and his strength.
Constantly seek his face. Never forget how the Lord has helped us in the
past,
how he has protected Israel from its beginning till now.
Dear
God, please help me understand how you have been loving and protecting me
since the beginning of my life
Listen
Hebrews
12.18 - 13.6: Your ancestors were at Mount Sinai when God
spoke to Moses.
But you already have one foot in the city of the living God, the heavenly
Jerusalem, where millions of angels gather in praise. So, continue to live a life of love and
hospitality.
Keep in mind those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with
them. Keep your marriage undefiled. Avoid greed. Be
content with what you have
Jesus, help me remember heaven....and people
in prison
Listen
Mark
6.17-29: 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.
Jesus, please give the world
good leaders, and protect people from bad leaders like Herod
Listen
Reflection: John the Baptist was murdered for defending the sacredness of marriage
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Humans can have children .... create new beings .....
which, as far as we know, is something angels can't do!
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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 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, Friday,
please bless all Muslims
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Thu May 19
Yesterday when helping someone apply on line for a study course, I was asked to make an electronic signature ..... which that someone had to teach me was done by left-clicking your mouse! The first time my mouse has ever written my signature! And ... to go with the mouse .... there is a proposal to get a cat for our 191 centre to discourage rats from visiting!
Last night MercyHK was providing accommodation for 23 special
guests, most of whom joined Fr Jun, Lucia and me for an encouraging meeting last
night at the Dr Jesus Centre
HK
Chief Secretary to receive salary of $396,000 per month
((that's about US$50,000 per month ... at a time when more and more HK people
are struggling financially .... like the staff of 24/7 shops who earn around
HK$15,000 a month for 9 hours work per day ..... no wonder that Oxfam says that
Capitalism is a crime against humanity))
Covid
replays test our endurance ((this sums up the feeling
of most HK people))
20 years ago today - English
corners in Zhaoqing, when I was an English teacher at the Canadian-American
School
Australian election May 21: Albanese
is pro-abortion
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1 Maccabees 7:
Some Jews who were disloyal to Judas joined
with supporters of the new king, Demetrius, to plot the overthrow of
Judas. Nicanor, one of the king's generals, was sent
to defeat Judas
and exterminate the Jews. But when the battle took place, Nicanor
himself died and his army was routed. Once again the land experienced peace
for a while.
Dear God, please protect us
from people who are disloyal
My
recording of this reading
Psalm 104: Bless the Lord, my soul!
Lord God, how great you are. You make the clouds your chariot.
You walk on the wings of the wind. You make springs gush forth in the valleys.
They give drink to all the animals of the field. You make grass grow for the cattle
and plants to provide food for people. You give us wine to cheer our hearts
and oil to make our faces shine. You made the moon to mark the months.
The sun knows the time for its setting. How many are your works, O Lord.
In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of your riches
and the sea is swarming with life. All things, great and small, look to you for
food.
You open your hand, they have their fill. You send forth your spirit, and life is
created.
You renew the face of the earth. I will sing to the Lord all my
life.
May my thoughts be pleasing to him.
Bless the Lord, my soul!
01
02
Hebrews
11.1 - 12.15: Only faith can keep us going. Only faith
helped Abraham and other famous people in the Scriptures to keep going. So many of them were weak people who were
given strength by God, to be brave when life became difficult. With so many witnesses in a great cloud all
around us, we too should keep running in the race we have started. We
should get rid of everything that slows us down. Keep focusing on Jesus. He is running beside
us. His example going to the cross gives us courage. Try to live at peace with everyone. Don't let
any seed of bitterness begin to grown and make trouble. This can poison a
whole community
Jesus, help me remember your presence
in my heart
Listen
Mark
6.7-13: Jesus went on a teaching tour of the
nearby villages.
He sent out his 12 special friends in 6 pairs, with
authority over evil spirits. He told them to take only bare essentials for
the journey.
He said "If any place does not welcome you, as you leave that place shake the dust from your feet as a
sign to them". The 12 apostles preached
repentance. They cast out many devils. They anointed sick people with
oil and healed them.
Jesus, may every place welcome
you and your messengers
Listen
Reflection: The idea of using blessed oil to pray for sick people comes from .... Jesus
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Wear a mask and a Cross
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My hike two days ago to Big Wave Bay on HK Island was a trip I
had done many times before. But the last time was more than 30 years ago!
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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 19th 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 19th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Haiti
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 18
Yesterday
I went with 16 of MercyHK's special guests for a hike to Big Wave Bay on Hong
Kong Island ....following this
way ....and from Big Wave Bay we walked to nearby Shek O for a
glorious meal at the home of some very dear friends. Two of the participants are
recently out of detention - one a few days ago - so, walking through a lovely
country area was heavenly for them. And thank you Jesus for perfect hiking
weather ...cloudy in the morning then sunny in the afternoon .... the first
no-rain day for almost a week! Some of us even went for a swim! A very happy
day!
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1 Maccabees 5-6:
As the years went on, several nearby
countries made war
on Israel. But Judas and his followers used prayer and courage
to defeat all enemies. When King Antiochus heard of Judas' continued
victories,
he became severely depressed and realized he was dying. The king's son succeeded him and he too sent a
huge army
against Israel. This army also failed to defeat
Judas.
The king then made peace with the Jews and for a time there was peace.
Dear God, please help all
nations to live in peace
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
103: My soul, give thanks to the Lord.
All my being, bless his holy name. My soul, give thanks to the Lord
and never forget all his blessings. It is he who forgives all your guilt,
who heals every one of your ills. It is he who fills your life with good things,
renewing your youth like an eagle's life. The Lord is compassion and love,
slow to anger and rich in mercy. As the heavens are high above the earth
so strong is his love for those who love him. As far as the East is from the West,
so far does he remove our sins. As a father has compassion on his
children,
the Lord has pity on all who love and honor him. Give thanks to the Lord, all his angels,
who heed the voice of his word. Give thanks to the Lord, everyone and
everything.
My soul, give thanks to the Lord!
Thank you, Lord, for your love
and compassion
Listen
Hebrews
10.32-39: Remember all the suffering you experienced
after you became Christians - the insults and violence, the loss of
your possessions. Don't give up
now. Keep going in your
Christian life.
You and I are not the sort of people who give up.
We are the sort of people who stay faithful until our souls are saved
Jesus, help me keep going,
despite difficulties
Listen
Mark
6.1-6: Jesus and his disciples went to his home town
of Nazareth.
On the Sabbath he went to the prayer hall and began teaching. People in the prayer hall were astonished at
his teaching.
"Who does he think he is?" they asked. "He is just a
carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, Joset, Jude and Simon.
His sisters also are here." And they would not accept
him. So Jesus said to them "A prophet is
despised only in his own country". Because of their lack of faith, Jesus cured
only a few sick people there. He was amazed at the lack of faith in
Nazareth.
Jesus, please help me be happy
about your gifts to others
Listen
Reflection: The brothers of Jesus
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Another
video made by the domestic worker group
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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 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, 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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