William Cardinal Goh The Shepherd's Voice

• Seeing With the Eyes of Faith

  Advent invites us to look again: to see not with our natural eyes, but with the eyes of faith. Today’s homily reminds us that discouragement, confusion, and even the darkness we face in the world do not have the final word. God has already promised renewal, restoration, and new life. But to recognise His work, we must learn to see as He sees.Like the two blind men in the Gospel, we may each have our own limitations, weaknesses, or wounds. Yet God always compensates. Where one faculty is lacking, another is strengthened. And He continues to reveal Himself in countless ways, through Scripture, through others, through silence, through unexpected moments of grace. The real question is: Are we paying attention?During this Advent season, the Lord invites us to slow down, to take time to reflect on the past year, and to recognise the subtle, gentle ways He has been guiding, forming, and loving us. Faith does not mean God will answer our prayers exactly as we wish. Rather, faith means trusting that He sees more than we do, and that His answers, visible or hidden, are always for our good.May this Advent be a time for renewed sight, humble trust, and deeper intimacy with the Lord who comes to heal, to restore, and to make all things new.

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• Finding God Together Through Synodality - Homily 3rd December 2025

  St Francis Xavier did not become one of the Church’s greatest missionaries because he was brilliant, adventurous, or influential. His mission began the moment he encountered Jesus personally and allowed that encounter to reorient his life. Authentic mission, whether in our families, workplaces, or parishes, cannot grow out of obligation or cultural convenience. It springs from a heart convinced that Jesus is the One who gives fullness of life. Like St Francis Xavier and St Paul, we are invited to rediscover this inner call: a renewed personal conversion that allows us to proclaim the Gospel not merely by words, but by the way we accompany people, listen with humility, and walk with them in the Spirit. True synodality begins here, shepherds and sheep journeying together, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak, purify, and guide. This is the path of real evangelisation today: to be with people, to understand their world, their culture, and to reveal Christ who is already present in their midst.Reflection Question: How is Jesus inviting me to a deeper personal encounter with Him: one that renews my desire and courage to share the Gospel with others?

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• When Christ Restores All Things - Homily 2nd December 2025

  Advent invites us to look beyond the surface chaos of our world and recognise the quiet work of God breaking in. Today’s readings remind us that Jesus comes not only to restore creation to harmony, but to restore our relationship with the Father. True peace begins when we allow Jesus to reveal the Father’s heart to us and when we receive our identity as His beloved children.But this gift is seen only by the humble, those who stay grateful, attentive, and open-hearted. If we live with humility, we begin to notice God’s tender interventions in the small, ordinary moments: a new morning, a simple act of kindness, a quiet prompting of grace. This is how the Kingdom is already unfolding in our midst.As we journey through Advent, may we cultivate hearts that see, receive, and rejoice in the Father’s love: the deepest joy of all.Reflection Question: How can I recognise God’s presence with greater humility, gratitude, and openness this Advent?

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• When Pride Blinds, God Reminds - Homily 26th November 2025

  Today's Scriptures remind us that the true danger of success is not success itself, but the illusion that it is ours alone. King Belshazzar inherited greatness, but pride blinded him. Instead of remembering the God who had delivered and taught his father, he grew complacent, arrogant, and dismissive of the Holy God of Israel. Like Belshazzar, we too risk drifting into pride when life goes well; when our work flourishes, when people praise us, when we feel strong and capable. Pride convinces us that we owe nothing to God, and humility becomes an inconvenience. But God, in love, confronts us. Sometimes through failures, sometimes through crises, and sometimes simply through a quiet inner stirring that unsettles our self-sufficiency.Jesus promises that if we remain faithful and responsible, He will defend us. Not necessarily by preserving our earthly life, but by safeguarding us for eternal life. True security is not in our achievements, but in belonging to Him.Reflection Question: How is God inviting me to return to humility and dependence on Him today?

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• Living Wisely in a Passing World - Homily 25th November 2025

  As the liturgical year ends, the Church reminds us to reflect on our own ending, a moment we often avoid because we assume we have plenty of time. Yet Jesus tells us that everything in this world, even the greatest things we build, will one day pass away. What endures is not our achievements but our faithfulness and trust in God.Instead of clinging to what fades, the Lord calls us to live each day with gratitude, purpose, and trust. To enjoy the simple gifts of life. To fulfil our vocation with humility. To face life’s joys and sorrows without fear. And when the world feels chaotic, wars, crises, uncertainties, Jesus assures us that God remains in control. The kingdom is already among us. Our task is not to predict the end, but to live faithfully in the present, trusting that His grace will triumph over all.Reflection Question: What changes might you make today if you truly lived with the awareness that everything in this world is passing, and that God is ultimately in control?

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