William Cardinal Goh The Shepherd's Voice

We are called to nurture and proclaim the new life Jesus won through His death and resurrection—a life in the Spirit. Even in the face of persecution, we must not be afraid but continue to proclaim the Truth, especially when the innocent suffer. May we find courage in trusting that the Lord protects us and that the Truth will prevail.

Reflection Question: What prevents me from proclaiming the Truth?

While the Holy Spirit might not be visible to our eyes, we can know if He is truly present, simply by examining the effects in our lives. Are we seeking to build communion with our brothers and sisters? Have we cultivated a deeper devotion to the Sacraments? Are we eager to spread the Good News with all those we encounter? Are we seeking to go beyond ourselves, for the greater good?

Reflection Question: What are the effects of the Holy Spirit in your life?

What truly drives your life? Is it success, security, or something deeper?

We read in today’s Gospel that the disciples returned to fishing after Jesus’ death. However, everything changed when they encountered the Risen Lord – they were no longer driven by ambition or fear, but were filled with conviction, courage, and purpose.

In the same way, our lives can also be transformed when we encounter the resurrected Christ if we carry a docile and malleable heart. After all, it is only He who can ever satisfy our desire to lead a meaningful and purposeful life.

Reflection Question: Do I truly believe in the Resurrection of Christ?

In the excitement of God’s works, it is easy to become captivated by the visible—the healing, the extraordinary, the moments that leave us in awe. Yet today’s readings gently call us deeper: not to remain at the level of wonder, but to seek the One who is its source. Like Peter and John, we are reminded not to draw attention to ourselves or even to the miracle itself, but to direct every gaze toward the Risen Christ.
For it is not the miracle that saves, but the message it reveals, that Jesus is Lord, alive and at work in our lives. Even the smallest moments can become “miracles” when seen with eyes of faith. And so, with humility, we are invited to recognise that all we have is gift, and all we do is meant to lead others into a deeper encounter with the Lord.
How is God inviting me to move beyond moments of wonder into a deeper, more personal encounter with Jesus?

In this Easter season, we are reminded that encountering the Risen Lord does not begin with perfect faith, but with openness and a willingness to believe, even just a little. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we may feel discouraged, confused, or distant from God, yet that small flicker of faith remains within us. And it is enough. It is enough for Jesus to draw near, walk with us, and gently open our hearts.

As we listen, reflect, and allow the light of Scripture to illuminate our lives, we begin to recognise Him in our midst. God is already at work, often in quiet and ordinary ways. When we learn to see with faith, even the smallest moments become signs of His presence. And then, like the disciples, our hearts begin to burn within us.

Reflection Question: Where in my life is God inviting me to trust Him with just a little more faith, so that I can recognise His presence?