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Tues May 31
In these days before Pentecost Sunday (June 5) let us
often pray each day "Come Holy
Spirit!"
My
file of "Henry" who called me May 26 and who has been trying to
scam domestic workers
Yesterday afternoon I went to Metropolitan University to enrol
two prisoners for distance learning courses. God bless the kind donors who make
such study possible. Enrolments for the new semester close today.
Singapore
and South Korean archbishops to be cardinals on Aug 27
China
and Russia economies in trouble?
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c.f. readings for Feast of Visitation of
Mary to her cousin Elizabeth
Zephaniah 3.14-18: Shout
for joy, daughter of Zion, Israel, shout aloud! Rejoice, exult with all your
heart, daughter of Jerusalem! The Lord has repealed your sentence; he has
driven your enemies away. The Lord, the king of Israel, is in your midst; you
have no more evil to fear. When that day comes, word will come to Jerusalem:
Zion, have no fear, do not let your hands fall limp. The
Lord your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exult
with joy over you, he will renew you by his love; he will dance with shouts of
joy for you as on a day of festival.
My recording of this reading
Recording
Romans
12.9-13: Do not let
your love be superficial, but sincerely prefer good to evil. Have a family love
for each other, and a profound respect for each other. Persevere in your love
for the Lord and your service of the Lord. Hope will make you cheerful. Do not
give up when trials come. Keep on praying. Help people who are in need. Make
hospitality your special care.
Jesus, please help me grow in love. Help me love you and other people a bit
better
Recording
Luke
1.39-45: As soon as
she could and as quickly as she could, Mary went to Elizabeth's home in the
hills near Jerusalem. As soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby in
Elizabeth's womb jumped, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth
said to Mary "Of all women, you are the most blessed, and
blessed is the baby in your womb. Why should I be honored with a visit
from the mother of my Lord? Blessed are you for believing God's
promise"
Mary, blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb,
Jesus
Recording
My
reflection on the above Bible readings: Mary
got involved, from start to finish ***
Really beautiful: The
Visit
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Wear
mask & Cross!
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In yesterday's 32 degree heat, I got a taxi to and from
the Metropolitan University. Both drivers support my emerging theory that an
increasing number of HK
taxi drivers are closer to 100 than to 50 ... and their driving skills are
closer to 50% than to 100%
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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 31st
of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Tianjin
And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries
each day of the month:
On this 31st of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Uganda
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 30
My
interview with Thailand woman recently acquitted by HK High Court jury 7:0
after spending 3 years in prison after being tricked to bring drugs to HK.
Hopefully this video will help stop others from getting into the same situation.
While the woman was waiting to return to Thailand she stayed at a MercyHK
shelter. Last night MercyHK was providing accommodation for about 30 local
homeless people and about 20 homeless domestic helpers. Timeline
of MercyHK's help to homeless Covid domestic workers
My article in today's Ming Pao newspaper has the topic: One city, two societies. Text without recording
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Job 2: Satan asked permission from God to test Job even further.
God gave permission. Satan struck Job with sores and ulcers from the soles of his feet
to the top of his head. Job scraped himself with a piece of pot. His wife told him to curse God and die. But Job replied
"If we take happiness from God's hand, must we not take
sorrow too?" News of Job's situation reached three of his friends:
Eliphaz,
Bildad and Zophar and they decided to visit Job. When they drew near to Job, they did not recognize him.
They wept, tore their clothes and sat on the ground beside Job
for 7 days without speaking, stunned and saddened by Job's appearance
Dear God, please help me imitate Job's trust and
faith
My
recording of this reading
Psalms
114-115: When Israel came out of Egypt,
Jacob's descendents from an alien people, Judah became the Lord's temple,
Israel became his kingdom. Descendents of Israel, trust in the Lord.
He is our help and our shield. To you may the Lord grant increase,
to you and all your children. May you be blessed by the Lord,
the maker of heaven and earth.
Thank you, Lord, for all your
blessings
Listen
James
3.3-10: When a bit is put into a horse's mouth, the
whole animal is under control. A tiny rudder can control a big ship. In the same way,
if you can control your
tongue,
you can control every other part of yourself. The tongue is a whole wicked world in itself.
It is so hard to control.
We use it to bless God, but we also use it to curse people made in God's
image
Jesus, please help me control my tongue!
Listen
John
16.29-33:
‘Do you believe at last?
Reflection on the above readings: In this week before Pentecost Sunday we pray "Come Holy Spirit, fall afresh on us! ... pleases give us more control of our tongues .... please give us more of Jesus' peace"!
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It was a good football weekend for me: my two Queensland teams - the
Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast
Suns - both won!
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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 30th of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Shanghai
And
praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 30th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Rwanda
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 29
The
Ascension
Today
is also the feast day of Blessed
Joseph Gerard O.M.I. who died in Southern Africa on this
day in 1914. In January 2017 I had the privilege of visiting his
grave in Lesotho. 
A
video life of Blessed Joseph
Bible Study: The
Pastoral Letters
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c.f.
Feast of the Ascension
Acts 1.6-11: On
the day he was taken up to heaven, Jesus said to his apostles "You will
receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses
in every part of the world". As he said this, he
was lifted up while they watched. A cloud took him from their sight. Then
two angels appeared to them and said "Jesus who has been taken up from you,
will come back some day in the same way as you have seen him leave".
Jesus, help me be your witness by the way I
think and speak and live
My
recording of this reading
Psalms
47-48: All
peoples, clap your hands, cry to God with shouts of joy. For the Lord,
our Creator, we must love and honor, great king over all the earth. Especially
in his holy city is the Lord worthy to be praised. Praise is fitting in Mount
Sion, our earth's most sacred site. O God, as we pray in your temple, our hearts
meditate on your love. May peoples and rulers everywhere acknowledge and love
you as Creator of the Universe
Let all the peoples praise you, Lord. Let all the peoples praise you
Recording
Ephesians
1.16-18: I never fail to
remember you in my prayers and to thank God for you. May the God of our Lord
Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, give you more and more wisdom and knowledge
to see ever more clearly his great love for you. May he enlighten your mind to
hope for the
glorious life he has prepared for us in heaven.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit, may I see you more clearly, love you more
dearly, follow you more nearly, day by day
Recording
Luke
24.50-53: Jesus then took his
disciples out of Jerusalem to the village of Bethany. Lifting up his hands, he
blessed them.
As he blessed them, he was
carried up to heaven. They worshipped him, then went back to Jerusalem
full of joy. They were continually in the Temple praising God.
Jesus, thank you for the Gospel of Luke. Please increase my faith in you as
the One who came down from heaven, and went back to heaven
Recording
Reflection on the above readings: For the Ascension in 2018, Pope Francis made 2 points: Look up at Heaven (letting the thought of Heaven give us hope and courage), then look at the earth and see how as Christians we can make a difference on earth
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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To
go with today's feast of the Ascension:
small child to parents: "Will we have to wear face masks in Heaven?"
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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 29th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Chongqing
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 29th of the month, Jesus
please bless the people of Nigeria
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 28
Yesterday's usual Friday afternoon gathering for local homeless
people was very special: a group of homeless domestic workers came at the end to
sing some Tagalog songs. Everyone very happy!
Last night I joined Eddie (MercyHK Director),
Lucia (MercyHK social worker) and Ricky (a new volunteer - welcome!) to discuss
the idea of MercyHK helping people who have financial difficulties arranging
funerals. Eddie's idea. And a good one since our NGO is called Mercy and one of
the seven "works
of mercy" is to bury the dead! The seven are:
1. To feed the hungry
2. To give water to the thirsty
3. To clothe the naked
4. To shelter the homeless
5. To visit the sick
6. To visit prisoners
7. To bury the dead
Tomorrow in HK and many other places is the Solemnity of the Ascension
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Job 1:
Job lived in Southern Israel. He had 7 sons
and 3 daughters.
He owned thousands of animals.
He loved God and was a good man.
Satan, one of the fallen angels, challenged God to let Job be put to the
test. God gave permission to Satan to test Job.
On the same day, all Job's animals were
captured by raiders, and all his children died in a storm. Job tore his clothes,
shaved his head, bowed
to the ground and prayed:
"Naked I came from my mother's womb,
naked I shall return to the womb of the earth.
The Lord gave, the Lord has taken back.
Blessed be the name of the Lord."
Dear God, please give us
courage and faith when life is difficult
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
113: Praise, O friends of the Lord,
praise the name of the Lord. May the name of the Lord be blessed both now and for evermore.
From the rising of the sun to its setting
praised be the name of the Lord. Who is like the Lord our God,
above the heavens his glory. From the dust he lifts up the lowly,
to put them in the company of royalty. To the childless wife he gives a home
and gladdens her heart with children.
May the Lord be praised from
sunrise to sunset
Listen
1
Peter 1.1-2: Peter, apostle of Jesus Christ, sends
greetings to the believers living among foreigners. You were chosen by God the Father. You
were made holy by the Spirit. You are obedient to Jesus Christ
and are sprinkled with his blood. Grace and peace be with you more and more
Father, Son and Holy Spirit - thank you for
life and faith
Listen
John 16.23-28:
"I tell you most solemnly,
Reflection: Job put into practice James' words re praising God in every situation! (James 1.1-12). And the same theme is in Psalm 113 above: "From the rising of the sun to its setting praised be the name of the Lord". We were created to love and praise our Creator ... our Creator who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit!
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The local Chinese homeless people at yesterday's
gathering at Dr Jesus Centre could not understand the domestic workers' Tagalog,
but they sure enjoyed the singing and dancing!
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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 28th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Beijing
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 28th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Ivory
Coast
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 27
Yesterday
two Consuls from the Consulate General of Argentina came to the Dr Jesus Centre
in Temple Street with 100 hot Empanadas
for needy people. Reason? May 25 is Argentina's national day (independence from
Spain on May 25, 1810) and this year Argentina consulates/embassies around the
world, as a wonderful gesture of goodwill, are giving out Empanadas to needy
people. God bless Argentina!
20 years ago today I went for an early morning walk near the Canadian-American
School in Zhaoqing where I was an English teacher - photos
.... and in the evening I had an English gathering for poor children living near
CAS - photos
As our hearts and prayers go out for the 19 children and 2
teachers who died in the latest US school shooting, let's also remember the hundreds
of children who are killed each day up to a few minutes before they are
born in so call partial
birth abortion (as one of the
comments says: this video is "beyond
heart breaking"
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Bible
1 Maccabees 15: In 138 B.C., Antiochus
son of Demetrius made war with Trypho.
This same Antiochus became hostile to Simon after the Romans
renewed their treaty with Israel. When Antiochus sent an
army to attack Israel,
Simon defeated that army. A disloyal and
ambitious Jew named Ptolemy got Simon and two of his sons drunk at a
banquet and killed them. Simon was succeeded by
his son John as leader of the Jews.
Dear God, please protect
good leaders from disloyalty
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
112: Happy are people who love and honor the Lord,
who take delight in his commands.The children of such people will be blessed.
Such people are a light in the darkness for
others.
Such people are generous, merciful and just. They take pity and help those in need.
They conduct their affairs with integrity. Open-handed they give to the
poor.
Their justice and goodness will never be forgotten.
Lord, please help me do more
for the poor
Listen
James
2.14-26: Faith and good works need to go together.
Suppose someone is lacking clothes and food,
and you say "I wish you well" and do nothing to help them. What good is that?
Faith
without good deeds is useless
Jesus, please help me put my faith into action
by good deeds
Listen
John 16.20-23:
‘I tell you most solemnly,
Reflection:
Jesus helps us recover from
times of sorrow .... to experience joy again!
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In
this article business leaders are saying that increased salaries for govt
staff will cause people to leave private sector and go to government. A couple
of weeks ago another article said that govt staff needed higher salaries to keep
up with private sector and stop workers from leaving the govt to work for
private business!?! C'mon boys and girls, time to stop playing this game when
1.65 million people (1/5 of total population) is living in poverty!
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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 27th
of the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Tibet
And praying for one of the
world's poorest countries each day of the
month:
On this 27th of the month, Jesus please bless the
people of Tanzania
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 26
I spent most of yesterday at the desk, apart from a midday visit to my local dentist for a check up and clean. I highly recommend Dr Charles Li, 26 Parkes Street, Jordan. Ph 2781 0008
One of the woman for whom MercyHK has been providing
accommodation left last night to return to her own country .... after two weeks
with us ... following three years in prison for a drug trafficking charge of
which she was acquittted 7:0 by a High Court jury two weeks ago. Last night we
still had about 22 guests, with a new case due today. And see 
below!
US
senator's moving plea to take action against gun lobby
*** Biden
promises action *** ((the gun lobby, the
tobacco lobby, the coal lobby .... they have politicians in their pocket))
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Bible
1 Maccabees 13-14:
After Jonathan's capture, Jonathan's brother
Simon became leader of the Jews. He rallied the people to defend
their land
against an attack by Trypho. Trypho was forced to abandon his attack by a
heavy snowfall.
As he returned to his own land, he killed Jonathan. Trypho killed Antiochus and became king of
Asia. Simon made peace with Demetrius. He also
renewed the treaties with Sparta and the Romans.
.
Dear God, please give the world
leaders who work for peace
My
recording of this reading
Psalm
111: I will thank the Lord with all my heart.
Great are the works of the Lord,
to be pondered by all who love him. His goodness stands firm for ever.
The Lord is compassion and love. His precepts are for all peoples and all
times.
He is to be honored by all nations. To love and honor the Lord
is the beginning of wisdom.
Dear Lord, please help me to
love and honor you every day
Listen
James
2.1-13: Don't try to combine faith in Jesus Christ,
our glorified Lord, with the making of distinctions between classes of
people. Suppose two men come into your prayer meeting,
one beautifully dressed and with a gold ring; the other poor and in shabby
clothes. If you welcome the rich man, and look down on
the poor man, you are making a big mistake. It was those who are poor according to the
world that God chose to be rich in faith. So, never make distinctions between classes of
people.
Everyone is your neighbor. Love your neighbor as yourself. There will be judgment without mercy for
people who have not been merciful. But merciful people need have no fear
of judgment
Jesus, help me treat everyone equally and
fairly. No favorites
Listen
John 16.7-33:
Jesus said to his disciples at the meal "I will leave you soon. After I go, I will send
the New Friend to you. The New Friend will teach you all about right and wrong.
The New Friend will help you know the truth about everything.
You are sad now because I am leaving you. But I will see you again, and your hearts will be full of joy. No one will be able to take that joy from you.
I have told you all these things so that you may find peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but be brave: I have conquered the world
Jesus, thank you for your peace, your joy, and your Holy Spirit
Listen
Reflection: Dear Holy Spirit, New Friend, in this time before Pentecost we ask you to increase your influence in our lives!
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Wear a mask and a Cross
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Another video by the
domestic worker group
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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 26th 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 26th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Madagascar
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 25
Yesterday I went hiking with a group of domestic workers for whom
MercyHK is providing accommodation. We went to Big Wave Bay near Sai Kung. Photos
from a previous hike to BWB. Despite the wet weather the group had a great
time with lots of laughter and fun. The group is part of around 23 homeless
women for whom MercyHK was providing accommodation last night.
Here we go again: Drug
mule arrested at HK airport ... the first since Dec 2020
Pandemic
created a new billionaire every 30 hours - Oxfam
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1 Maccabees 11:
King Ptolemy of Egypt pretended to be friends
with Alexander.
But then he went to war with Alexander. Ptolemy's army won the battle,
but not long after both Ptolemy and Alexander died. Demetrius then became king.
He had an unstable relationship with Jonathan even though Jonathan on one
occasion rescued him from former supporters of Alexander. Demetrius was replaced as king by
a young Antiochus.
Antiochus confirmed Jonathan's position as leader of Israel.
Dear God, please stop countries
from fighting each other
My
recording of this reading
Psalms
109-110: O God whom I praise,
do not be silent,
for people are bombarding me with words of hate. They speak to me with
lying tongues
and attack me without cause. They repay me evil for
good.
While I pray for them, they show me hatred. I have become an object
of scorn.
Help me, Lord my God.
Lord,
when people are unkind to me, please give me the grace to pray for them
Listen
James
1.26-27: Don't go thinking you're "religious"
while your tongue is out of control. That's the wrong idea of religion. Genuine religion, in the eyes of God our
Father is this: coming to the help of orphans and widows, and staying
clear of bad values
Jesus, help me control my tongue
...and help me do more
to help the poor
Listen
John 16.12-15:
Reflection: In this period before Pentecost we continue to pray "Dear Holy Spirit of Truth, please increase your influence in my life"
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The weather forecast for yesterday, even as late as
yesterday morning, was for cloudy weather with maybe a few light showers in the
morning. In fact there was rain for much of the day, heavy at times ....
forecast was fake news?!
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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 25th
of
the month, Jesus please bless the prisoners of Ningxia
And praying for one of
the world's poorest
countries each day of the month:
On this 25th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Lesotho
And praying for one
Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Wednesday,
please pacify Al-Shabaab
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Tues May 24
video: Selfless
students help wheelchair classmate escape classroom during earthquake
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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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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