Featuring homilies and talks from His Eminence, William Cardinal Goh, the Archbishop of Singapore. This podcast may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in a...
Aligning Our Dreams with God’s Plan - Homily 21st March 2025
Through the story of Joseph, we see the importance of having dreams and how God can use them to fulfil His plan. Dreams help us to have meaning and purpose in our lives, without them we lack vision and live aimlessly. We are called to be like Jesus, to align our dreams with God’s and to strive to fulfil it according to God’s plan and not our own. Through an active prayer life and love for God, we will be able to better understand our dreams, align them and realise them in God’s time.Reflection question: What dreams do I have and are they aligned with God’s plan?
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Listening to the Silent Screams - Homily 20th March 2025
Many around us suffer in silence—the poor, the abandoned, the unnoticed. The divide between those who have much and those who have little is not just about wealth but about connection and compassion. The story of the rich man and Lazarus is not merely about wealth but about the danger of indifference. True richness in life is found not in material possessions but in relationships, love, and compassion. The first reading from Jeremiah reminds us that trust in worldly wealth leads to emptiness, but trust in God brings life. As we reflect this Lent, let us ask: Are we truly listening to the cries of those in need and how are we responding?Reflection Question: Who in my life might be silently suffering, and how can I respond with love and compassion?
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Finding Happiness in Relationships - Homily 14th March 2025
What gives us true happiness is not pleasure or success, but to be in right relations with others. Scripture today teaches us how we should respond when faced with someone who has wronged us – not to be resentful or to withhold love and mercy, but to seek to reconcile so as to be free from the bondage of unforgiveness.We are also reminded of the mercy of God who forgives our sins and does not keep an account of our failures. Our Father is always ready to forgive. Question is, do we believe in His forgiveness? Are we able to forgive ourselves?Reflection question: Who do I struggle to forgive or reconcile with?
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The Foundation of Prayer - Homily 13th March 2025
Prayer is more than just asking God for what we need—it is a relationship of trust, surrender, and love. Today’s readings remind us that true prayer seeks first the will of God, rather than simply trying to persuade Him to grant our requests. Queen Esther's fasting and prayer were not attempts to force God's hand but acts of surrender, recognising her complete dependence on Him. Jesus, too, teaches us to trust in God as our loving Father, who knows our needs even before we ask. When we pray with the right heart, guided by the Holy Spirit, we align ourselves with God’s wisdom and learn to desire what He desires for us.Reflection Question: How do I approach prayer? Do I see it as a way to deepen my relationship with God, or only as a means to get what I want?
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No Neutrality Before the Truth - Homily 12th March 2025
In a world that values neutrality and political correctness, Jesus calls us to make a choice—either to stand with Him or remain in spiritual emptiness. Today’s Gospel challenges us not to delay our response to God’s call, nor to seek endless signs when the truth is already before us. Like the Ninevites and the Queen of Sheba, who recognised wisdom and repented without demanding further proof, we are invited to believe that Christ is the Truth and to live by His Word.Reflection question: What is preventing me from making a stand for Jesus and for the faith?
Featuring homilies and talks from His Eminence, William Cardinal Goh, the Archbishop of Singapore. This podcast may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission from the Archbishop’s Communications Office. This includes extracts, quotations or summaries.
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