William Cardinal Goh The Shepherd's Voice

At the Last Supper, Jesus knew Judas would betray Him yet He still chose him. Why?

Because Jesus did not act according to human logic, but in total trust in the Father’s plan. His mission was not self-made; it given by the Father. And even betrayal could not stop God’s purpose. The same is true for us. When we know we are sent by God, we do not give up when faced with rejection, failure, or suffering. Like the apostles, our courage comes from being rooted in Him. To follow Christ is not just to share in His mission, but also in His cross. Only then can we truly share in His victory.

Reflection Question: Do I live my vocation as something I chose for myself, or as a mission entrusted to me by God? How does that belief shape the way I face struggles, setbacks, and uncertainty?

The Resurrection is not just something we believe, it is something that reorders our entire life. If Jesus is truly risen, then He is the Light, the Saviour, and the One sent by the Father for the life of the world. And if we believe this, faith cannot remain private or self-focused, it must become mission. Like Barnabas and Saul, every Christian is called not merely to seek Jesus for personal needs, but to bring Him to others. The question is: are we living our vocation as a mission to proclaim Christ, or simply as a means to serve ourselves?

Reflection Question: How is Christ’s Resurrection shaping the way I live, work, and share my faith with others? Do I see my life and vocation as a mission to bring others to Christ, or have I reduced faith to meeting my own needs?

Why does Christ often seem unclear and ambiguous? Why does He not spell out His plans clearly, instead of leaving us guessing?

We are reminded today, that the ambiguities of life cannot be fully comprehended by us even if we are presented with the answers that we seek. Instead of fixating on the desire to comprehend, we are called to trust that His grace is already at work in our lives – even when we don’t fully understand.

Reflection Question: When God does not grant me immediate clarity, do I grow frustrated—or do I learn to recognise His voice through His works, His grace, and the people He sends into my life?

Jesus’ words are clear: “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has life in me.” The Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but Christ truly giving Himself to us. Every Mass draws us into His saving sacrifice and unites us not only with Him, but with one another as His Body. To say “Amen” at Communion is to affirm both His Real Presence and our call to live as Christ for others. Do we receive the Eucharist with reverence, devotion, and transformed hearts?

Reflection Question: When I say “Amen” before receiving Communion, do I truly live out both meanings: believing in Christ’s Real Presence and recognising His presence in my brothers and sisters?

We all have physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, but only Jesus, the Bread of Life, can satisfy the deepest hunger of the human heart. Christ comes to us in three profound ways: through His Word, in the Eucharist, and in our brothers and sisters. Yet this encounter is not automatic, it requires openness to the Holy Spirit.

Like Philip, we are called to be attentive and responsive, allowing God to lead us into a personal and life-giving encounter with Christ. When we begin to receive Jesus with our hearts, we discover that He alone fulfils our deepest needs and sends us forth to become His presence for others.

Reflection Question: Where am I primarily seeking fulfilment right now and how is Jesus inviting me to encounter Him more deeply in His Word, in the Eucharist, and in the people around me?