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by HK prison chaplain
胡頌恆神父
Fr John Wotherspoon O.M.I.
Dr Jesus Centre 187 Temple St Jordan
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Imitating Pope Francis 

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Tues April 29

Yesterday morning I went to the Australian Consulate in Wanchai to vote for this weekend's federal election. Australia is one of the few countries in the world where voting is compulsory .... and  as I get older I see the wisdom in this ... it makes it more difficult for extremists to get control of a country. Very different from the US where at the last federal election more than 80,000,000 eligible voters did not vote ... making it easier for D.T. to win.

 

Last night at the cathedral I took part in a special Mass to commemorate Pope Francis (... and to pray that the next Pope would have a similar love for the poor!)

 

Testimony of Faith Omollo, back in Kenya after being on death row in Malaysia: Swahili Report, English Report OneEnglish Report Two

 

 UN Court trying to stop Israel's starvation policy in Gaza *** Israel murders 51 more people in Gaza *** US air attack on Yemen prison murders 68 prisoners  (... Israel and US allowed to kill anyone they want ... no rules ... no respect for international laws)

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Readings are from Simple Bible

1 Kings 3: The Lord appeared to King Solomon in a dream and said "Ask me for anything you'd like." Solomon asked for wisdom: "Give your servant a heart to understand how to discern between good and evil." God replied: "I now give you a heart full of wisdom, wisdom greater than anyone else has ever had. And I also give you what you did not ask for: riches and glory and long life." Not long after this, two prostitutes came for judgement: they lived in the same house and both had given birth to a son, but one of the babies died during the night. 

The mother of the dead baby changed babies during the same night and claimed that the living baby was hers. Solomon  asked for a sword to cut the living baby in two and give half to each mother. The lying woman agreed, but the real mother said "No. Don't kill the baby. Give it to the other woman."  Solomon then knew the real mother was telling the truth and gave the baby to her. For wisdom such as this, Solomon's reputation spread far.
Dear Lord, please give me more wisdom for my life

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

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Romans 1.8-16: I thank God for the way people everywhere speak of your faith. I never fail to mention you in my prayers. I pray for the opportunity to visit you if God wills. I long to see you to encourage you and to be encouraged by you. For I am not ashamed of the Good News. It is the power of God saving everyone who has faith, Jews first then everyone else
Jesus, help me to pray for others the way Paul prayed for others
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Luke 1.1-4: Dear Friend of God, there are  already many  reports written about Jesus. These reports come from  people who were the earliest eyewitnesses and ministers of the Good News. After checking the whole story, I also have decided to write a report, so that you may see for yourself the truth and accuracy of the Good News
Jesus, help me understand your Good News

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Reflection: For me Luke is a most trustworthy writer ... a doctor who paid special attention to details

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 To go with today's Gospel ... a poem I learnt at school ... to remember the names of the 4 Gospel writers::
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, 
hold my horse while I get on

 
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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day, especially for the leaders of that area:

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 one part of the Mainland each day of the month:
On this 29th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people 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, Tuesday, please pacify Boko Haram

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Mon April 28

From today my daily Gospel reading, below, will usually be from the four-Gospels-in-one-story edition of the Simple Bible

 

Long letter from a 31 year old Ugandan man in prison in HK for drug trafficking. How his financial situation was like a terrible magnet causing him to be caught in the snare of the drug lords .... with his remorse ... and his warning to others not to fall victim to such a destructive situation - here

 

  Holocaust survivors protest against Gaza starvation

 

Simon Tisdall: Tyrants like Trump always fall

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1 Kings 2: Before King David died, he encouraged his son Solomon to love the Lord with all his heart and soul. Solomon executed his main enemies and rivals, including Adonijah who had again plotted to become king. Solomon then was secure and safe as king. 
Dear God, thank you for the life of David who, despite his faults, loved you with all his heart

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

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Romans 1.1-7: From Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, who has been called to be an apostle, and specially chosen to preach the Good News. This news is about the Son of God who, according to the human nature he took, was a descendant of David. This news is about Jesus Christ our Lord who, by his resurrection from the dead, proved he was the Son of God. From him I received my mission to preach the obedience of faith to non-Jewish nations. You are one of these nations. You belong to Jesus Christ. To you who are God's beloved friends in Rome, may God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give grace and peace
Jesus, Son of God, may all nations know and love you

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John 1.1-14: From all eternity the Word existed. The Word was with God the Father. The Word was God the Son. The Word was the source of life for all creatures. The Word became a man, and lived among us. We saw his glory, full of grace and truth. Many people did not recognize and did not accept the Word. But to everyone who did accept him, he gave power to become children of God
Jesus, please help me understand how you are the Word-made-flesh

 

 

Reflection: Notice the similarities between today's readings from Romans and John

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  A good weekend ...both my football teams in Australia had good wins. But next week a big problem: they will be playing each other! I'm hoping for a draw!

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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day, especially for the leaders of that area:

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 one part of the Mainland each day of the month:
On this 28th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Hubei

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,
Monday, please pacify I.S.

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Sun April 27

  His legacy of MERCY! Francis' beautiful reflection for "on hands" helping the needy!

 

  Latest reports

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Readings are from Simple Bible

c.f. readings for Easter 2

Acts 2.37-47: The crowd was deeply moved by Peter's words, and asked "What should we do?" Peter replied "You must repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then you too will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit". That day about 3,000 people were baptized. These remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to a life of sharing and caring, to the Breaking of Bread, and to prayer. Many miracles were worked by the apostles, and this made a deep impression on everyone. Each day the Lord added new members to their group. 
Jesus, please help me remain faithful to the Christian way of life
My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 118: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love has no end. Let the sons of Israel say: "His love has no end." Let those who honor the Lord say: "His love has no end." It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. I was falling, falling, falling, but the Lord was my helper. The Lord is my strength and my song. He is my saviour. The Lord's right hand has triumphed. His right hand has raised me up. I shall not die, I shall live and recount all his deeds. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was made by the Lord. We rejoice and are glad.
Lord, we give thanks to you, for you are good.  Your love has no end

 
Recording

 

1 Peter 1.3-9: Blessed be God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy, he has made us his children. He has prepared a place in heaven for us to live with him forever. This is a cause of great joy for you, even though life in this world has many trials. You did not see Jesus, yet you love him, and you believe in him. Faith gives you confidence to look forward to the salvation of your souls. 
Jesus, I have never seen you with my physical eyes, but I love you and believe in you

 Recording


 

John 20.21-29: That same Sunday evening, the doors were locked in the room where the disciples had gathered, for fear of the religious leaders. But Jesus appeared and stood before them, saying "Peace be with you". He showed them his hands and his side and said "As the Father sent me, so I am sending you". Then he breathed on them, saying "Receive the Holy Spirit". Thomas, one of the 12 apostles, was not there that night. When the other disciples said they had seen the Lord, he replied "Unless I see and touch his wounded body, I refuse to believe". Eight days later, the group was again in the same house, with the doors locked. This time Thomas was with them. Jesus again appeared and stood before them saying "Peace be with you". Then he said to Thomas "Put your hand into my side. Doubt no longer, but believe". Thomas replied "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said "You believe because you can see me. Blessed are those who have not seen me and yet believe".
Jesus, my Lord and my God, I believe in you. Help me live and grow and die in your friendship

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Reflection on the above readings:  Our life will only be changed when we touch Jesus' wounds present in the poor, sick and needy - Pope Francis, July 2013

 

Reflection by Fr Peter: English  Chinese

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Video commentary on today's readings - in Italian, Chinese, English, and Spanish (+ Cantonese audio)

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Hour of Love HK radio program 8.00 pm HK time tonight - with items about HK prison inmates

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 Recently from Amazon I received a phrase book and a dictionary for a prisoner from the Czech Republic. Two cheque books! 

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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day, especially for the leaders of that area:

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 one part of the Mainland each day of the month:
On this 27th of the month, Jesus please bless the people 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, Sunday, please bless all Muslims in my country

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Sat April 26

Yesterday Lucia and I had lunch at MercyHK's canteen with HK'y lay missionary to South Sudan - Stephania Ling, an unbelievably courageous lady to be working in such a dangerous place as South Sudan!

 

In the afternoon I attended a directors meeting for the NGO Aitece which sends teachers to needy universities in China

 

  New details about Israel's murder of paramedics

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Readings are from Simple Bible


Acts 4.13-22: 
The religious leaders were astonished that two uneducated men like Peter and John could speak so confidently. The leaders also realized that a miracle had taken place: the crippled man was standing next to Peter and John. The leaders gave Peter and John a formal legal warning not to speak in future about Jesus. Peter and John replied "Which is right? To obey you, or obey God? We cannot stop proclaiming what we have seen and heard". The leaders released the two apostles. They were afraid to punish them since all the people were giving glory to God for the miracle that had happened
Jesus, please help me obey you always

My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 118: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love has no end. Let the sons of Israel say: "His love has no end." Let those who honor the Lord say: "His love has no end." It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. I was falling, falling, falling, but the Lord was my helper. The Lord is my strength and my song. He is my saviour. The Lord's right hand has triumphed. His right hand has raised me up. I shall not die, I shall live and recount all his deeds. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was made by the Lord. We rejoice and are glad.
Lord, we give thanks to you, for you are good. Your love has no end

 
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Mark 16.9-15: 

Having risen in the morning on the first day of the week, Jesus appeared first to Mary of Magdala from whom he had cast out seven devils. She then went to those who had been his companions, and who were mourning and in tears, and told them. But they did not believe her when they heard her say that he was alive and that she had seen him. After this, he showed himself under another form to two of them as they were on their way into the country. These went back and told the others, who did not believe them either. Lastly, he showed himself to the Eleven themselves while they were at table. He reproached them for their incredulity and obstinacy, because they had refused to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. And he said to them, "Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation."

Reflection on the above readings: At the Crucifixion, only one of the 11 apostles (John) showed up. Then when Jesus rose from the dead, the 11 were extremely slow to believe. 

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  Cardinal Tagle for Pope!

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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day, especially for the leaders of that area:

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 one part of the Mainland each day of the month:
On this 26th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Xinjiang

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, Saturday, please pacify the Taliban

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Fri April 25
 
Yesterday 90 (!) year old Sr Pauline Wong climbed the stairs of the Dr Jesus Centre where she and her 3 younger friends joined the usual Thursday lunch gathering for homeless people. As far as I know Sr Pauline is now the record holder, age-wise, for people who have climbed the stairs since the centre was blessed four years ago today (!) by Bishop Joseph Ha. Thank you Jesus for those who made the centre possible, for those who set it up ... and for all the blessings of the past four years

 

Pope Francis gave us moral leadership in amoral times (Owen Jones)

 

  Today is a holiday in Australia & New Zealand for Anzac Day (my 2012 article)

 

More children murdered by Israel

 


Latest posts from Sr. Anastasia Lindawati, MM:

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https://anastasialindawatimm. blogspot.com/2021/05/sharing- rest-in-your-love-my-version- of.html

 

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Acts 4.1-12: While Peter was talking to the crowd, some religious leaders and soldiers came and arrested Peter and John. The next day the leaders held a meeting and asked the prisoners: "By what power and by whose name did you heal the crippled beggar?" Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, replied "The cripple is able to stand up perfectly healthy because he was healed by Jesus the Nazarene, the one you crucified, whom God raised from the dead. Salvation comes no other way. Only by the name of Jesus can we be saved"
Jesus, your name means "God 
saves", you are indeed the Saviour of the world

My recording of this reading

 

 

Psalm 118: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love has no end. Let the sons of Israel say: "His love has no end." Let those who honor the Lord say: "His love has no end." It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. I was falling, falling, falling, but the Lord was my helper. The Lord is my strength and my song. He is my saviour. The Lord's right hand has triumphed. His right hand has raised me up. I shall not die, I shall live and recount all his deeds. The stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone. This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes. This day was made by the Lord. We rejoice and are glad. 
Lord, we give thanks to you, for you are good. Your love has no end

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John 21.1-14: Jesus also appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee, when Peter, John and 5 other disciples were fishing. They had spent all night in their boat, but had caught nothing. In the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, though the disciples did not recognize him. He called out "Lower your net on the right side of the boat". Immediately the net filled with fish. John realized that the man on the shore was Jesus. John said to Peter "It is the Lord", and they returned to the shore, which was only about 100 meters away. The net had 153 big fish, but did not break. Jesus had prepared some bread. He also had some fish cooking on a charcoal fire. He said "Come and have breakfast"
Jesus, Risen Lord, without you, no fish. With you, 153 fish. Please help me be more aware of your presence in my life

 
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Reflection: With the apostles, from when they first met him, Jesus often spoke a language they could understand: FISH!

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 Fish joke to go with Gospel:
Q: Where do fish keep their money?
A: In a River Bank 

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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day, especially for the leaders of that area:

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 one part of the Mainland each day of the month: 
On this 25th of the month, Jesus please bless the people 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, Friday, please bless all Muslims

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Thu April 24

  Yesterday Fr Jun O.M.I. and Lucia went with a very special group of mothers on a pilgrimage to several churches in HK. At lunch time Fr Dominic O.M.I. with O.M.I. deacons Stebin and Joseph joined a group of students from St Joseph's Primary School for a meal at the MercyHK canteen in Temple Street followed by visits to our shelter for homeless people in Shanghai Street and the Dr Jesus Centre in Temple Street. 

Yesterday morning I was at the High Court for the sentencing for drug trafficking of a woman from South America. 

 

 Last night Lucia and I attended a Gaza concern gathering at the HK University of 'Science and Technology

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Acts 3.9-16: When people saw the former crippled man walking, they couldn't believe their eyes. So Peter said to them "Why are you so surprised? Do you think John and I made this cripple walk? It is by our faith in Jesus that this man has been restored to health. Jesus is the Holy One, the Just One, the Prince of Life whom you handed over to Pilate for crucifixion. But God raised him from the dead
Jesus, Prince of Life, please increase my faith in you. Please give me a faith that can bring your  healing to handicapped people
 
My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 8: How great is your name, O Lord our God, through all the earth. When I see the heavens, the work of your hands, the moon and stars which you have arranged, then I stop and think: what are we insignificant humans that you should care about us? Yet you have put us in charge of the world. Everything is subject to our control.
How great is your name, O Lord our God, through all the earth

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Luke 24.36-49: The disciples were still talking about what had happened when suddenly Jesus himself stood among them. At first they were terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost. But he said "Look at my hands and feet. Yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and see for yourselves. A ghost has no flesh and bones as you can see I have". Their fear turned to joy but they still couldn't believe what they were seeing. So he asked them for something to eat, and they gave him some grilled fish which he ate in front of them. Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and he said "So you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer, and on the third day rise from the dead. And that in his name repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations. Soon I will send down to you what the Father promised (the Holy Spirit). Stay in Jerusalem until you are clothed with this power from on high"
Jesus,  increase my faith in your resurrection, and open my mind to  understand the Bible better

  
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Reflection:  Same theme in first reading and Gospel: "they couldn't believe it"

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  Re today's Gospel: Luke, being a doctor, often shows special interest in medical conditions etc ... in this case (today's Gospel) .... brain surgery!

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Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day, especially for the leaders of that area:

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, Thursday, please bless the people of South East Asia

And praying for one part of the Mainland each day of the month:
On this 24th of the month, Jesus please bless the people 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, Thursday, please pacify Al-Qaeda

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Wed April 23



As I reflect on the life of Pope Francis, I remember how his call to make 2016 a Year of Mercy led to the establishment of MercyHK! And his example of using his holiday time to stay in Rome rather than going to the usual summer resort led to my using my holiday time to make trips to Africa etc to try to stop drug mules coming to HK and to visit families of prisoners in HK. Francis a big influence on my life! Thank you Francis for your inspiration ... and for your prayers from Heaven!

The Guardian view on Pope Francis

 

 Gaza Christians remember Pope Francis (who used to phone them every night around 7pm)

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Comments welcome here     
Readings are from Simple Bible

Acts 3.1-10: One afternoon about 3pm, Peter and John went to the Temple for prayer. A beggar asked them for money. He was crippled from birth. Peter said to him "I don't have any silver or gold. But I do have something to give you: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!" Peter then took him by the hand and helped him to stand up. Immediately, his feet and ankles became firm and he could walk. He was so happy he started jumping around. He went into the Temple, praising God
Jesus, there are so many crippled people in the world. Please heal them

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

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Luke 24.13-35: That same day, two of Jesus' disciples were on their way from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus, about 7 km from Jerusalem. As they talked about all that had happened, Jesus himself joined them as they walked along. But they did not recognize him. When Jesus asked them what they were talking about, they said "About Jesus of Nazareth,  and how our leaders had him crucified. And how some women in our group went to Jesus' tomb and were told by angels that he was alive". Jesus then explained the Scripture passages which predicted his suffering and resurrection. Jesus joined the two men for an evening meal. During the meal, he blessed  some bread and gave it to them. They then recognized him. But he immediately vanished from their sight. They said to each other "Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?" Straight away they returned to Jerusalem where the eleven apostles said to them "Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen". Then they told their story of what had happened on the road, and how they had  recognized Jesus at the breaking of bread
Jesus, please make my heart burn within me as I read the Bible

  
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Reflection on the above readings: One of the two disciples in the Gospel was Cleopas, whose wife Mary was at the foot of the Cross when Jesus died. An ancient tradition says that Cleopas was a brother of St Joseph! (which makes him Jesus' uncle!)

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  Francis made it his mission to modernise a church hierarchy which he viewed as remote and self-satisfied. This task he memorably compared in 2018 to “cleaning the Sphinx of Egypt with a toothpick”  - from The Guardian view of Pope Francis, above

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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 people in one part of China each day of the month:
On this 23rd
of the month, Jesus please bless the people 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,
Wednesday, please pacify
Al-Shabaab 

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   Africa: 

2020: My trip to Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg 

Jan 1, 2020: How cocaine trafficking is impacting West Africa 

2017: My trip to Southern Africa, Dubai ( The Last Run)

April 4, 2016: BBC video report (3 mins) about East African drug mules going to HK ...and my anti-drug campaign

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: SCMPBeware 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

2017-09-27: 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)

2017-05-17: 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 DailySing 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

July 16, 2017: Stay away - letter writing by South American inmates in HK is deterring drug trafficking, says prison chaplain

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My anti-drug campaign sites 
(skillfully managed by kind HK friends):

www.voiceforprisoners.org 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nomasmulas/

Facebook: Chinese no more mules page

http://hkdrugblog.org/name-and-shame/index.htm

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Photos from my time in China 2001-20008

Other photos 1957 to present

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