Rekindling Our Zeal for Christ - Homily 23rd October 2025
Jesus declared, “I have come to bring fire to the earth!” That fire is the burning zeal of love, a passion that consumes the heart and drives us toward our God-given mission. But over time, even that fire can fade. Routine, sin, or comfort can cool our passion until faith feels like maintenance rather than mission.Jesus reminds us today that true discipleship is never lukewarm. His fire purifies, challenges, and renews. To rekindle our zeal, we must return to the source: the Holy Spirit, prayer, reconciliation, and the love we share with others. When our hearts burn again with God’s love, everything we do becomes life-giving.Reflection Question: Where in my life have I grown comfortable, and how is Jesus inviting me to rekindle my zeal for His mission?
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True Freedom Comes with Responsibility - Homily 22nd October 2025
God created us with freedom. A gift that sets us apart from all other creatures. Yet freedom is never meant for self-indulgence; it calls for responsibility and right use. St Paul reminds us that true freedom is not doing whatever we want, but choosing to serve righteousness rather than sin. Our bodies, our time, our talents; all these are instruments. They can either glorify God or serve selfish ends. Even in retirement or rest, our mission continues: to live in a way that brings glory to God. Every act, every choice, every moment is an opportunity to ask, does this glorify Him?Reflection Question: How do I use the freedom and gifts that God has given me? Do they lead others closer to Him, or do they serve only myself?
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Finding Meaning in Life Through Faith and Perspective
To live a meaningful and passionate life, we must first learn to see our life in perspective. That means not running away from our past but learning from our struggles, failures, and even our sins, because they shape who we are today. St Paul reminds us that sin and suffering entered the world through Adam, but through Christ’s death and resurrection, grace now reigns over sin and death. Our past may reveal our brokenness, but Christ reveals our hope. To live with purpose is to live prospectively, with eyes fixed on the promise of eternal life. When we know what we are living for, we can face life’s trials with courage, gratitude, and readiness, like servants waiting joyfully for their Master’s return.
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The Danger of Knowing About God but Not Knowing Him - Homily 16th October 2025
Jesus warns against being like the scribes who “take away the key of knowledge,” neither entering into God’s life themselves nor allowing others to do so. We may know Scripture, theology, and Church teaching well, yet remain strangers to the God we study. True understanding of God’s law comes not from intellect but from contemplation: sitting before the Lord, allowing His mercy and love to pierce our hearts. It is in this personal encounter that the “key of knowledge” truly unlocks the door to His Kingdom.Let us not be content with knowing about Jesus. Let us enter into Life, so that through us, others too may find their way to Him.Reflection Question: How am I encountering God in my daily life so that I truly know Him, and not just know about Him?
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God Has No Favourites
It is tempting to think that belonging to the “right group” — the Church, a ministry, or even just calling ourselves Christians — automatically saves us. But St Paul reminds us that God “has no favourites.” Privilege comes with responsibility.We are not saved by our labels, but by a living faith that transforms us. True faith in Jesus cannot remain idle; it blossoms into love, mercy, and good works. Not because we’re earning points with God, but because His love has changed our hearts.How is my faith in Jesus bearing fruit in love and mercy today?
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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