Do we fulfil God’s plan like Jesus, or follow our own like Judas? Jesus’ unwavering desire to fulfil the divine plan of His Father was not out of compulsion, but from a place of freedom, love, and deep surrender. We are invited to reflect on our own lives: are we genuinely seeking God’s will, or are we caught up in our own ambitions and desires? Like Jesus, each of us is a part of a greater divine story. Though we may only recognise God's hand in hindsight, the daily call remains—to discern, to trust, and to walk faithfully even when the road ahead is unclear. In contrast to Judas, who pursued his own agenda, we are encouraged to choose obedience, trusting that God can weave even our missteps into His greater plan—if our hearts remain open.Reflection question: How can I grow in daily discernment and surrender to do God’s will in my life, even when the path is uncertain?
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A Call to Repentant Love - Homily 15th Apr 2025
As we journey through Holy Week, we witness Jesus’ unwavering fidelity to the Father’s will—embracing the path of suffering and surrender. We are invited to reflect on our own allegiance to Christ. Like Judas and Peter, we too betray Christ—either by demanding that God meet our expectations or by placing undue confidence in our own faithfulness. But God knows our weakness, He only asks for hearts that are truly repentant. Even in our moments of betrayal, the Lord continues to reach out—offering His mercy and calling us to return to Him once more.Reflection question: When I fail the Lord, do I give in to despair or do I turn back to Him with a contrite heart, trusting in His mercy?
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Do You Believe Jesus is the Son of God? - Homily 11th Apr 2025
Believing that Jesus is just a good person, teacher and prophet who calls us to live a life of charity and truth is not enough and compromises our faith. What sets us apart from other religions is our proclamation that Jesus is the Son of God. Scripture warns us that the world is not against us doing good works, but will persecute us when we proclaim Jesus’ divine identity. We are to be like prophet Jeremiah and Jesus, who stood firm in the face of persecution as they were confident in their identity and the mission God had called them to do. Scripture challenges us to reflect deeply on how much courage and confidence do we have to stand up for Jesus. Do we compromise our Christian identity?Reflection question: What prevents me from believing and proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God?
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Who is Jesus to You? - Homily 10th Apr 2025
As we approach Holy Week, we are called to ponder on who Jesus is to us and what our relationship with Him is like. Whatever our answer is determines our faith and trust in Him. Do we truly believe He is the Son of God? Do we truly believe in His passion, death and resurrection? For if we do not, we will not fully understand nor appreciate the depths of God’s love and mercy for us which is displayed most prominently on the Cross. Let us continue to contemplate on the identity of Jesus and surrender ourselves to the Lord, asking for His grace to help us better understand Him and to deepen our relationship with Him. May it lead us to be obedient to His Word and to develop a greater conviction in Him.Reflection question: Who is Jesus to me and what is my current relationship with Him like?
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True Freedom is Found in Christ - Homily 9th Apr 2025
Many of us have an inaccurate understanding of what freedom truly is. Rather than power, dominion, or the liberty to do as we desire, true freedom can only be attained when we recognise Christ’s divinity and identity as the Son of God.We are called to deepen our contemplation of Christ so that we may come to recognise His identity as the Son of the Father, particularly during this season of Lent. Only then will we be able to be free, even from the fear of suffering and death.Reflection question: What is holding me back from experiencing true freedom that can only be found in Christ?
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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