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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 June 3

Yesterday at the High Court a very kind judge gave bail to two applicants supported by Lucia and myself and our bail group. God bless the kind judge! Today I'm due to be in a prison the whole day 

 

To prepare for Pentecost (June 8), let's reflect on the Holy Spirit each day this week:The seal is a symbol close to that of anointing. "The Father has set his seal" on Christ and also seals us in him. Because this seal indicates the indelible effect of the anointing with the Holy Spirit in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders, the image of the seal (sphragis) has been used in some theological traditions to express the indelible "character" imprinted by these three unrepeatable sacraments. CCC 698


In this week before Pentecost let's often pray each day: 
Come Holy Spirit, fall afresh on our world!


 Today is the feast of the Ugandan martyrs. I had the privilege of visiting Namugongo in Jan 2016 - photo ... (and also in January 2024!)

 

 Today is the death anniversary of Hudson Taylor who was known for his respect for Chinese culture. He adopted the wearing of local Chinese clothing at a time when this was extremely rare among missionaries 

 

 Ms Rachel being targeted by pro-Israel group *** Palestinians gunned down while trying to get food *** Video of Israel destroying hospitals

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The Book Blog:
readings + recordings
 
Readings are from Simple Bible

Ezra 8-10: Before the Jews left Babylon, Ezra had organized them to pray and fast for a safe journey. When the Jews reached Jerusalem, Ezra dissolved any marriages that had been arranged with foreign women  while the Jews were in Babylon.
Dear God, please help us to remember to pray for safety each time we set out on a journey
My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 145: I will give you glory, O God my king. I will bless your name day after day. The Lord is great, worthy of all praise. His greatness cannot be measured. Age to age shall proclaim your works, shall speak of your splendor and glory. The Lord is kind and full of compassion, slow to anger, abounding in love. How good is the Lord to all, compassionate to all his creatures. All your creatures shall thank you, O Lord, and tell all the world of your love. The Lord is faithful in all his words and loving in all his deeds. The Lord supports all who fall and raises all who are bowed down. The eyes of all creatures look to you and you give them their food each day. The Lord is close to all who call him,
who call on him from their hearts. Let the whole world bless the Lord's holy name, for ever, for ages unending.

Thank you, Lord, for your love. Thank you for your love

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Romans 15.15-33: The reason I have written to you is to encourage you in your faith.  This is my job from God. He has appointed me as a priest of Jesus Christ. I must do all I can to spread the Good News. I hope to see you on my way to Spain. Please pray for me that I may be protected from people who want to eliminate me
Jesus, help me do all I can to spread your Good News

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John 17.1-21: After saying many things to his disciples at the meal, Jesus looked up to heaven and prayed "Father, my time has come. Give eternal life to everyone you have entrusted to me. Eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I have glorified you on earth, and finished the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, it is time for you to glorify me with the glory I had with you before the world existed. Protect those you have given me. Protect them from Satan. Consecrate them in the truth. As you sent me into the world, so I am sending them into the world. May all my followers be united, so that the world will believe it was you who sent me"
Jesus, please protect our world from lies and deception. Please bless people who witness to the truth in difficult situations
Listen

 

Reflection: As more and more fake news is spread by AI and by people who want to spread lies ... the more we need to be "consecrated in the truth"

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 Usually one person at a time gets bail ...yesterday two people, one after the other .... a bit like having twins? 

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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 3rd
of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Gansu

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 3rd of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Chad

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, today, Tuesday, please pacify Boko Haram

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Mon June 2

This morning Lucia and I are due to be at the High Court for two bail applications - Come Holy Spirit! And speaking of prisoners .... on last Saturday's public holiday, three kind Filipinas visited 15 prisoners at Lai Chi Kok & Stanley ... and yesterday they visited 13 at Shek Pik and Tong Fuk. The three angels are domestic helpers who have only Sunday as a weekly holiday ... and use Sundays & public holidays to visit prisoners. God bless them!

 

To prepare for Pentecost (June 8), let's reflect on the Holy Spirit each day this week:

Cloud and light
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 These two images occur together in the manifestations of the Holy Spirit. In the theophanies of the Old Testament, the cloud, now obscure, now luminous, reveals the living and saving God, while veiling the transcendence of his glory - with Moses on Mount Sinai, at the tent of meeting, and during the wandering in the desert, and with Solomon at the dedication of the Temple. In the Holy Spirit, Christ fulfills these figures. The Spirit comes upon the Virgin Mary and "overshadows" her, so that she might conceive and give birth to Jesus. On the mountain of Transfiguration, the Spirit in the "cloud came and overshadowed" Jesus, Moses and Elijah, Peter, James and John, and "a voice came out of the cloud, saying, 'This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!' Finally, the cloud took Jesus out of the sight of the disciples. (CCC 697)

In this week before Pentecost let's often pray each day: 
Come Holy Spirit, fall afresh on our world!

 

  People gunned down while trying to get food ***Norway's warnings about Israel's violations of law *** Jewish protests in US 

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The Book Blog:
readings + recordings 
Readings are from Simple Bible

Ezra 7: Ezra was a scholar who loved to study the Law of the Lord. He was a descendant of Aaron. The Lord moved the heart of the king of Persia to grant any request that Ezra made to help the Jews. Ezra prayed: "Blessed be the Lord our God, for moving the king's heart to look favorably on the rebuilding of our temple." 
Dear God, please move the hearts of all government leaders to look favorably on citizens who want to do good things

My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 144: Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who gives me strength for every situation. He is my love, my fortress. He is my stronghold, my savior. To you, O God, will I sing a new song, you who so often rescued David your servant. Happy the people whose God is the Lord. Please continue to bless your people, Lord. Let our sons flourish like saplings grown tall and strong from their youth; our daughters graceful as columns, adorned as though for a palace. Let our crops and stock be blessed. May there be no sound of weeping on our streets
Lord, please help us love and honor you every day. Don't let us ever forget your love

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Romans 15.4-13: Learn hope from the Scriptures, from the example of people who did not give up, and were helped by God. May the God of hope bring you such joy and peace in your faith, that the power of the Holy Spirit will remove all bounds to hope
Holy Spirit of God, help me understand that no situation in this life is ever
hopeless, that you can enlighten even the darkest place

 

 

John 16.29-33: 

His disciples said to Jesus, ‘Now you are speaking plainly and not using metaphors! Now we see that you know everything, and do not have to wait for questions to be put into words; because of this we believe that you came from God.’ Jesus answered them:
‘Do you believe at last?
Listen; the time will come – in fact it has come already –
when you will be scattered,
each going his own way and leaving me alone.
And yet I am not alone,
because the Father is with me.
I have told you all this
so that you may find peace in me.
In the world you will have trouble,
but be brave: I have conquered the world.


Reflection:
Weeping on the streets (Psalm 144) in Gaza will take decades to stop?

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  Many AI fake videos about Pope Leo are continuing to appear on internet. Yesterday I was fooled by this one and even sent it to several groups. .... then deleted it when I realised I had been fooled

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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 2nd of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Fujian

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month: 
On this 2nd of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Central African Republic

And praying for one
Islam-related intention each day of the week:

Jesus, today,
Monday, please pacify I.S.

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Sun June 1

The Ascension

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  16,500 children murdered by Israel

Last Friday night's meeting at the Dr Jesus Centre to share concern about and pray for Gaza discussed many ideas ....one practical idea for me was something we all can do: support one of the strongest media voices of concern for Gaza - The Guardian ... which has successfully put great pressure on politicians in the UK and Europe to care about Gaza

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 June - month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Jesus' promises to St. Margaret Mary in 1675

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The Book Blog: 
readings + recordings
 
Readings are from Simple Bible


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

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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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  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, 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 1st of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Anhui

And praying for one of
the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 1st of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Niger

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 31

 

  Same type of Covid now in Australia as in HK & China

 

Pope visits Laudato Si project

 

  Israeli aid just a deadly PR stunt

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The Book Blog:
readings + recordings 
Readings are from Simple Bible

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

 

 

Isaiah 12: Truly, God is my salvation, I trust, I shall not fear. For the Lord is my strength, my song, he became my saviour. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. Give thanks to the Lord, give praise to his name! Make his mighty deeds known to the peoples! Declare the greatness of his name. Sing a psalm to the Lord for he has done glorious deeds; make them known to all the earth! People of Zion, sing and shout for joy, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel
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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  Happy Dragon Boat Festival today!

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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 31st of the month, Jesus please bless the people 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, Saturday, please pacify the Taliban

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Fri May 30

  A very kind journalist, Maria, now in Europe, is working on a major documentary trying to stop drug mules coming to HK, featuring some cases I have helped - updated IG 

 

Another O.M.I. in prison in Belarus

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   Satellite images of Gaza

Gaza doctor's last goodbye before 9 of her children murdered by Israel 

Doctor was on duty at hospital when she received bodies of her children.  THIS IS SO EVIL! SHAME ISRAEL, SHAME, SHAME, SHAME! AND SHAME USA AND EUROPE FOR PROVIDING BOMBS FOR ISRAEL! SHAME, SHAME, SHAME! 

TONIGHT Friday, May 30, everyone welcome to join me at the Dr Jesus Centre, 187 Temple Street, Jordan, for a gathering of concern and prayer for Gaza, starting with light meal at 7pm, finishing at 8.30pm

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The Book Blog:
readings + recordings 
Readings are from Simple Bible

Ezra 5-6: The prophets Haggai and Zechariah encouraged the people in the rebuilding of the temple. Despite opposition, the Jews kept on rebuilding the temple.
De
ar God, when anyone tries to stop us from doing good, please give us courage to keep going
My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 140-143: Lord, save me from people who do evil, you who do justice for the needy. I have no way out of this situation. And no one wants to help me. Lord, I beg you tonight to make haste and give me an answer, for my spirit fails within me. In the morning let me know your love for I put my trust in you. 
Lord, please help people who are in big trouble

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Romans 14.7 - 15.2:
The life and death of each of us, has its influence on others. If we live, we live for the Lord. If we die, we die for the Lord. Alive or dead, we belong to the Lord. Never pass judgment on other people. Never treat other people with contempt. The kingdom of God is not about eating special food. The kingdom of God is about friendship with God, and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Do whatever you can to help other people become stronger Christians
Jesus, please help me be a good Christian

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John 16.20-23

Jesus said to his disciples:
‘I tell you most solemnly,
you will be weeping and wailing
while the world will rejoice;
you will be sorrowful,
but your sorrow will turn to joy.
A woman in childbirth suffers,
because her time has come;
but when she has given birth to the child she forgets the suffering
in her joy that a man has been born into the world.
So it is with you: you are sad now,
but I shall see you again, and your hearts will be full of joy,
and that joy no one shall take from you.
When that day comes,
you will not ask me any questions.’

Reflection: Psalms 140-143, above, can be prayed on behalf of the people of Gaza

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 Yesterday morning I went to Kowloon City Court to collect a bail refund with a bail case acquitted two days ago ... and today I'm due to go with Lucia to the District Court for the sentencing of a young HK man. Was also at the High Court two days ago to submit a bail application. A week of courts!

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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 30th of the month, Jesus please bless the people 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, Friday, please bless all Muslims

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Thu May 29

Yesterday morning Lucia and I were at Kowloon City Court for the trial of one of our bail cases - acquitted! Thank you Jesus! In the afternoon I went to the High Court to make another bail application! That new case is one of two applications which will be heard at the High Court next Monday.

 

   Today is 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

 

 380 writers and groups: Gaza war is Genocide

 

Gaza doctor's last goodbye before 9 of her children murdered by Israel 

Doctor was on duty at hospital when she received bodies of her children.  THIS IS SO EVIL! SHAME ISRAEL, SHAME, SHAME, SHAME! AND SHAME USA AND EUROPE FOR PROVIDING BOMBS FOR ISRAEL! SHAME, SHAME, SHAME! 

This Friday, May 30, everyone welcome to join me at the Dr Jesus Centre, 187 Temple Street, Jordan, for a gathering of concern and prayer for Gaza, starting with light meal at 7pm, finishing at 8.30pm

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The Book Blog:
readings + recordings
 
Readings are from Simple Bible

Ezra 4: Having returned from exile, the Jews started to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. But some enemies of Israel tried to frighten and dishearten the Jews from rebuilding the temple
Dear God, when anyone tries to stop us from doing good, please give us courage to keep going

My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 139: O Lord, you search me and you know me. You know my resting and my rising. You know exactly what's going on in my life, all my ways are an open book to you. Before ever a word is on my tongue, you know, O Lord, what I'm going to say. Your knowledge is beyond my understanding, too high, beyond my reach. It was you who created my being, knit me together in my mother's womb. I thank you for the wonder of my life, for the wonders of all your creation. 
Lord, thank you for the gift of life. Please help me follow the path to eternal life

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Romans 13.12-14: Let us stop our bad behavior of the past: drunken orgies, immorality, quarreling, jealousy. Let us live good lives. Let the Lord Jesus protect and help us
Jesus, please help me give up bad behavior

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John 17.1-21: After saying many things to his disciples at the meal, Jesus looked up to heaven and prayed "Father, my time has come. Give eternal life to everyone you have entrusted to me. Eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I have glorified you on earth, and finished the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, it is time for you to glorify me with the glory I had with you before the world existed. Protect those you have given me. Protect them from Satan. Consecrate them in the truth. As you sent me into the world, so I am sending them into the world. May all my followers be united, so that the world will believe it was you who sent me"
Jesus, please protect our world from lies and deception. Please bless people who witness to the truth in difficult situations
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Reflection:  Jesus prayed for his followers to be consecrated in the truth ... yet many Christians believe many lies and much fake news on the internet. We need to renew our consecration in the truth!

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 Yesterday around 12.30 one of my bail cases was acquitted, then last night a friend said that their case had been dropped. Two lots of good news in one day!

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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 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, Thursday, please pacify Al-Qaeda

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Wed  May 28

Yesterday I was at Tai Lam women's prison from 9.15 am to 5.15 pm....sad to meet many new people ...locals as well as people from the Mainland and other countries ... arrested for drug trafficking, ATM card misuse etc

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 Racist Israeli march in Jerusalem *** Letter from 800 UK lawyers

Gaza doctor's last goodbye before 9 of her children murdered by Israel 

Doctor was on duty at hospital when she received bodies of her children.  THIS IS SO EVIL! SHAME ISRAEL, SHAME, SHAME, SHAME! AND SHAME USA AND EUROPE FOR PROVIDING BOMBS FOR ISRAEL! SHAME, SHAME, SHAME! 

This Friday, May 30, everyone welcome to join me at the Dr Jesus Centre, 187 Temple Street, Jordan, for a gathering of concern and prayer for Gaza, starting with light meal at 7pm, finishing at 8.30pm

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The Book Blog:   4 readings + recordings 
Comments welcome here     
Readings are from Simple Bible

Ezra 2 - 3: About 50,000 Jews returned to Israel after 70 years of exile in Babylon. The returnees gathered in Jerusalem for worship. They were overcome with joy.
Dear God, please help all exiles return to their homeland

My recording of this reading

 

Psalm 138: I thank you, Lord, with all my heart. You have heard the words of my mouth. With the angels I will bless you. I will adore you in your holy temple. I thank you for your faithfulness and love which are far above what we can understand. On the day I called you answered. You increased the strength of my soul. All earth's kings shall thank you when they hear the words of your mouth. They shall sing of the Lord's ways: "How great is the glory of the Lord!" Though I walk in the midst of affliction you give me life and frustrate my foes. Your love, O Lord, is eternal. Do not abandon us whom you have made. 
Lord, when we remember how much you love us and help us, every day of the year is a Thanksgiving Day

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Romans 13.8-9: Avoid getting into debt, except the debt of love we owe each other. Love other people as you should, and you will keep all the commandments. All the commandments concerning other people - You shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, you shall not steal etc - are summed up in the words "You must care about your neighbor as much as you care about yourself"
Jesus, help me care about others as much as I care about myself

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John 16.12-15: 

Jesus said to his disciples:
‘I still have many things to say to you
but they would be too much for you now.
But when the Spirit of truth comes
he will lead you to the complete truth,
since he will not be speaking as from himself
but will say only what he has learnt;
and he will tell you of the things to come.
He will glorify me,
since all he tells you
will be taken from what is mine.
Everything the Father has is mine;
that is why I said:
All he tells you
will be taken from what is mine.’

Reflection on the above readings:  Trying to love God with all our heart and trying to show increasing concern for people who need help .... is the best foundation for "keeping the commandments" 

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 Something new for me at Tai Lam prison yesterday .... no canteen near front entrance ... and no coffee available inside the prison ...but can of cold coffee available from machine at front entrance ...so I had one yesterday to get a bit more energy for a non-stop day (as I do at nearby canteen before entering Lai Chi Kok)! Usually I have coffee only on Sunday mornings and on mornings of Lai Chi Kok prison visits!

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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 28th
of the month, Jesus please bless the people 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,
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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