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Our True Destiny (Date
Posted : 15/8/2010
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On Assumption Day (15 Aug 2010), Fr Suyono urged us to live as if every day is our last in order to prepare ourselves for our true destiny: everlasting happiness with Jesus in Heaven! What a simple yet life-changing message!
- Video clips of Sermon: Part 1, Part 2
- Gospel Reading
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The Search for Fulfillment (Date
Posted : 8/8/2010
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Why do we have dreams and aspirations? Journey with Fr Remi as he shares about his search for fulfillment in his travels all over the world in his sermon on 8 Aug 2010. His search culminates in the simple realisation of...
- Video clips of Sermon: Part 1, Part 2
- Gospel Reading
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It's Hopeless and Meaningless! (Date
Posted : 1/8/2010
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You would be forgiven if you think that the depressing title is coined by a loser at his wits' end... but it is actually uttered by a guy with EVERYTHING literally: Wealth, Power, Women, Fame and even Wisdom! Find out why in Fr Anthony's sermon on the profound mysteries of the human heart on 1 Aug 2010!
- Video clips of Sermon: Part 1, Part 2
- Bible Readings
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What can we offer to God? (Date
Posted : 18/7/2010
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Well, in Singapore, we can offer the iPad (but probably sold out by now, ooops!) Jokes aside, I think the question posed by Fr Remi in his sermon on 18 July 2010 deserves more thought than meets the mind...
The answer isn't as simple as it seems... The obvious answer is "nothing" since God is the Creator of everything in the first place! Hey, does that mean we just do nothing? But hold on a sec, if I really believe God is the King of Kings, why aren't I cracking my brains to please Him, to learn from Him, or just to be with Him? What do I really believe in then?? Relax and let Fr Remi lead you on a short journey of self-discovery here!
- Video clips of Sermon: Part 1, Part 2
- Gospel Reading: Luke 10:38-42
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Battle Scars... of Faith! (Date
Posted : 3/7/2010
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Fr Anthony gave us a glimpse of the challenges of the priesthood in his sermon delivered on 3 July 2010. He reminded everyone that the path of Christianity is not an easy one and if we don't have "battle scars" of our struggle with sin and temptation, then we ought to reflect if we're still following Jesus Christ... Indeed, there can be no religion without sacrifice.
- Video clip of Sermon
- Gospel Reading: Luke 10:1-12, 17-20
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Give it All! (Date
Posted : 27/6/2010
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Fr Remi shared a comical story of a young engaged couple during their interview by a pastor to illustrate the concept of Free Will in his sermon on 27 June 2010. He wanted to emphasize that God respects our decisions and when He asks us to give Him our minds, hearts and our entire lives, it is because He has our interests at heart - our hearts are created for Him only and when we give our all to Him, we receive Him fully, the Joy and Meaning of our lives:
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A Real Community of Christ (Date
Posted : 13/6/2010
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Fr Anthony reminds us of the importance of community living in his sermon delivered on 13 June 2010:
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By partaking in the Eucharist, we become one in the mystical Body of Christ and hence, it is not enough to just attend Sunday Mass but to become a real community of brothers and sisters in Christ.
He observed that many come to church as if they were visiting a "petrol station", filling in spiritually and then leaving immediately without. He urged everyone to participate in church activities especially an upcoming gigantic parish retreat at end of the year.
Finally, he hopes that everyone will help to update the parish's database - for more info, email secretariat@bsc.org.sg
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From Naughty Boy to Dedicated Priest (Date
Posted : 6/6/2010
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On the feast day of Corpus Christi, Fr Suyono shared about his spectacular transformation from a spoilt brat to a man of God in his sermon on 6 June 2010:
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His First Holy Communion turned his life around and he continues to experience the power of the Eucharist daily. He reminds us of the great privilege of receiving Jesus into our hearts and urges us to always be grateful and mindful of our responsibilities to be "broken" for others as followers of Christ. He noticed that many people come to Mass with little preparation and emphasized that we should come with joy, inner preparation and be dressed appropriately.
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We Need More! (Date
Posted : 16/5/2010
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In his sermon on 16 May 2010, Fr Anthony reminds us of the tremendous importance of the Holy Spirit who not only helps us to truly say that Jesus is our Lord but also to enable us to love others as Christ has loved us. Indeed, we need the Holy Spirit ever more to stay faithful in our secular society and maximise our spiritual potential! Be aflame as you listen to his sermon here!
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The Workings of the Holy Spirit (Date
Posted : 9/5/2010
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In his debut sermon on 9 May 2010, Deacon Br Arundati Gaga shares about the role of the Holy Spirit. Though we cannot see Him, He lives in the faithful and reminds us of Jesus' teachings through one another. Hence, we need to humbly listen to the advice and opinions of our family, friends, teachers and priests. He ends with a thought-provoking question: God is always with us but are we always with God in our daily life? View his sermon now here!
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Of Shepherds, Sheep & Sheepdogs (Date
Posted : 25/4/2010
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Fr Remi reminded us that we are all co-shepherds of the Good Shepherd in his sermon on Good Shepherd Sunday 2010. Shepherds can stray too so we must stay close to Jesus. Fr Remi emphasized that no prayers are ever wasted but we must be patient and persevere especially when praying for stray sheep. Watch his sermon here now!
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The Catholic Sexual Abuse Controversy: A Reflection (Date
Posted : 18/4/2010
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In his sermon on 18 April 2010, Fr Anthony reflected on the recent clerical sexual abuse controversy and shared his views, and most importantly, spoke about what each of us can all do to help prevent such abuses:
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Shroud of Love (Date
Posted : 4/4/2010
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Fr Remi speaks about love and invites us to reflect upon the most loved person in our heart in his sermon delivered on 4 April 2010 at BSC. His sermon culminated in the mystery of the Shroud of Turin, which is still a subject of controversy but nevertheless gives us a glimpse of how much God loves us:
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Homecoming - A Lenten Destination (Date
Posted : 14/3/2010
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Fr Suyono shared the classic endearing story of the Prodigal Son and related it with an actual prodigal family member. He urged us to leave the land of sin and return to the loving Father of mercy and compassion through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and experience the joys of homecoming in his sermon here!
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Due Respect for the Eucharist (Date
Posted : 7/3/2010
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Gone were the days when the Eucharist was given utmost reverence because Jesus is truly present there. In his sermon on 7 March 2010, Fr Anthony urged us to restore a due deep respect for Eucharist in order to overcome temptations and sins. This can be done by internal examination of oneself and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) (where necessary) before receiving the Eucharist. He emphasized that one must let go of hatred and unforgiveness, and be transformed into the very Food we eat:
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Transfiguring our Birth Rate (Date
Posted : 28/2/2010
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Why should women not have children after 35? What's the link between fertility rate & recession? Let Fr Remi shed some light in his witty and insightful sermon delivered during the feast of the Transfiguration of Christ:
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Temptation Buster - Discipline (Date
Posted : 21/2/2010
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Fr Suyono examined the three temptations of Jesus in the desert & derived the key to overcoming temptations in his sermon on 21 Feb 2010 at BSC:
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Charity - Our Basic Calling (Date
Posted : 31/1/2010
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In his sermon on 31 Jan 2010, Fr Remi reminded us Christians of our basic calling: Charity. Fr Remi explained the fine distinction between charity and generosity which lies in the source of motivation. Be inspired to be more charitable towards others:
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Of Communication, Marriage & Vocation (Date
Posted : 17/1/2010
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On 17 Jan 2010, Fr Noel Campos gave his debut sermon at BSC after his ordination on 15 Jan 2010. Find out insights on the importance of communication in marriage as well as in our relationship with God. Fr Campos also shares why he chose the priesthood over a high-flying career. Enjoy his lively delivery and be inspired here:
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Part 3
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STAR Quality (Date
Posted : 3/1/2010
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During the Mass of the Feast of Epiphany on 3 Jan 2010, Fr Suyono emphasized the challenge of manifesting Christ in our daily lives and shared about the "STAR" quality that will help us meet this challenge:
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Commitment & Obedience - Holy Family Mass Sermon (Date
Posted : 27/12/2009
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Addressing 35 couples who were renewing their marriage vows during the Holy Family Mass, Fr Anthony stressed the importance of commitment and obedience in his characteristic light-hearted and witty style - bonus sharing on the time he ran away from home when he was just 3 years old:
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A Diversion-Free Christmas (Date
Posted : 5/12/2009
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Modern society is full of diversions that bring us away from God. And sometimes, we willingly subscribe to them in order to avoid difficult questions in life such as death, sin and God Himself. In his sermon on 5 Dec 2009, Fr Anthony urges us to free ourselves from such diversions in order to draw closer to Jesus Christ, the main reason for this season.
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Advent - Reflections on Death (Date
Posted : 29/11/2009
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Advent is a time of preparation and reflection and Fr Remi urges us to think about the unpopular topic of Death which should spur us to repentance especially when it can strike anyone anytime... he shares some real sobering stories in his sermon delivered in BSC on 29 Nov 2009:
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Christ the King & Community Living (Date
Posted : 22/11/2009
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As Christmas is round the corner, Fr Suyono urges us to reflect and decide if Christ is the King of our lives and how we ought to live as a community under His Kingship in his sermon delivered on 22 Nov 2009 at BSC:
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Heavenly Citizenship - Apply now! (Date
Posted : 15/11/2009
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If you fear that the 2012 movie may come true, think again... Fr Anthony Hutjes shares about something more sure and devastating than a nuclear holocaust in his sermon on 15 Nov 2009 here! Time is running out... apply for Heavenly Citizenship now!
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Of Saints and Pilgrimages (Date
Posted : 1/11/2009
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On All Saints Day on 1 Nov 2009, Fr Remi Liando shares about his pilgrimage experience in Europe - which was filled not only with hiccups but light moments - it was an inspiring experience for him as he sensed the Lord's presence throughout the journey. He also shared about how to become a saint - simply by understanding and practising the Beautitudes:
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Spiritual Blindness (Date
Posted : 25/10/2009
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In our materialist society, we tend to think that all that we have is a result of our hard work and that we deserve them and thus, not really obliged to share what we have nor thank God profusely.
Fr Anthony cautions us against the spiritual blindness of not seeing that it is God who gave us everything and who sustains us every moment in his sermon on 25 Oct 2009 here.
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Palms Not Enough (not a Jack Neo's film!) (Date
Posted : 30/8/2009
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We Catholics have the tendency to hang on to traditions and stick to rules without having an internal change of heart... Fr Anthony cautions us to be wary of the Pharisee in us in his sermon on 30 Aug 2009 - may we never complain that there is not enough palms:
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The Small Christan Community (Date
Posted : 16/8/2009
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Fr Remi stresses the importance of the participation of the laity in building God's Kingdom (particularly through Small Christian Communities) and sowing the seeds of priesthood in his sermon on 16 Aug 2009:
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National Day Sermon 2009 (Date
Posted : 9/8/2009
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Fr Anthony challenges us not only to be good Singapore citizens but only be good spiritual citizens of God's Kingdom - we should live our lives in such a way that people start wondering how and why we are so hardworking, honest, kind, compassionate, loving... in short, Christ-like. Find out more in his sermon on 9 Aug 2009 here.
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Fr Anthony's sermon during Vigil Mass for Fr Renckens (Date
Posted : 3/8/2009
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Fr Anthony's sermon during the Vigil Mass for Fr Renckens on 3 Aug 2009 can be viewed here.
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What if there were no priests? (Date
Posted : 19/7/2009
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We often happily assume that the Church is responsible for vocations to the priesthood... Fr Anthony emphasizes the importance of our role in providing the appropriate spiritual climate to encourage vocations in our community. In the second part of his sermon on 19 July 2009, he also shares about how we can help Fr Renckens in his "Way of the Cross":
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The Ultimate Transformer (Date
Posted : 14/6/2009
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Find out how to transform beef to fish in Fr Remi's witty sermon on Corpus Christi where Jesus instituted the most powerful transformation of all:
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Formula 3 (Date
Posted : 7/6/2009
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We make the sign of the cross so often that sometimes we fail to fully appreciate its mystery and power... Fr Suyono shares an inspiring story about how a famous badminton player (Susi Susanti) publicly bore witness to the Holy Trinity in his sermon on 7 June 2009:
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Come Holy Spirit! (Date
Posted : 31/5/2009
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Fr Anthony gave a powerful and inspiring testimony on how the Holy Spirit transformed his life in his sermon delivered on Pentecost Sunday, 31 May 2009:
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BSC Love Guru (Date
Posted : 17/5/2009
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What is LOVE? In his sermon on 17 May 2009, Fr Suyono defines it as:
- Listening
- Openness
- Vision
- Encounter with God
Let Fr Suyono enlighten and entertain you with his usual wit, catchy acronyms and down-to-earth examples about love here:
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Part 2
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Shepherding Basics (Date
Posted : 2/5/2009
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Why does Jesus call Himself "The Good Shepherd"? Fr Remi shares with us modern city dwellers the basics of shepherding in order for us to gain some insights so that we could learn to hear our Shepherd's voice and follow Him:
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Better Times Ahead (Date
Posted : 26/4/2009
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"Father, we are going to have better times!" This is the powerful exclamation of a sick man in the face of death! Let us learn what it really means to believe in the Resurrection of Christ in Fr Anthony's sermon on 26 April 2009 here:
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MRT Sunday (Date
Posted : 19/4/2009
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Fr Suyono aptly gave Divine Mercy Sunday a new modern touch in his sermon delivered on 19 April 2009 on MRT Sunday:
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Stages of Dying (Date
Posted : 12/4/2009
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During the English/Peranakan Mass on Easter Sunday (12 April 2009), Fr Alfred Chan spoke about the 5 stages of dying and the Easter hope which strengthens us to "rise" above the many forms of "Death" - his sermon can be watched here:
English version
Peranakan version
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Judgement & Hope (Date
Posted : 22/3/2009
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Fr Remi Liando warned of God's judgement in a solemn tone in view of the recent global events involving designer babies, abortions and incest.
However, he also emphasized that Hope is ever present for the repentant heart since Christ came not to condemn the world but to save it; let us then not harden our hearts as we listen to his sermon here.
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The Ten Business Rules (Date
Posted : 15/3/2009
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Are the Ten Commandments obsolete? Find out how relevant they still are if only we knew how to translate them into the Ten Business Rules for everyday living; Fr Anthony Hutjes expounded on this topic in his usual witty style during his sermon delivered on 15 March 2009 - watch it here!
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Why Confess? (Date
Posted : 22/2/2009
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"Why can't we confess our sins to God directly?"
Let Fr Anthony Hutjes shed light on this controversial topic once and for all in his lively yet enlightening sermon here:
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Humility & Love (Date
Posted : 15/2/2009
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Fr Suyono Gerardus gave a very lively sermon on humility and love
with interesting examples from nature and everyday stuff:
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Spiritual Blind Spots (Date
Posted : 8/2/2009
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Fr Albert Renckens stressed the importance of contemplating whether we are indeed doing God's Will in our many "well-intentioned" activities - view his sermon on 8 Feb 2009 here.
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Don't Worry... but be Prudent (Date
Posted : 26/1/2009
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In this festive season, Fr Remi Liando emphasized the importance of being prudent during the Chinese New Year Mass on 26 Jan 2009. At the same time, he assured us of God's care for us and urged us to seek His Kingdom first and not worry about the current economic crisis - view his short yet spurring sermon here now:)
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The Chief Catechist (Date
Posted : 11/1/2009
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Who do you think is the Chief Catechist of your children? Find out the answer and more here in Fr Anthony's sermon on 11 Jan 2009:
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Epiphany - The Revelation & Our Response (Date
Posted : 4/1/2009
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View Fr Remi's sermon on Epiphany on 4 Jan 2009 here and find out about how we should respond:
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A Zealous Waiting (Date
Posted : 30/11/2008
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Sermon by Rev Fr Anthony Hutjes on 30 Nov 2008 at BSC on the importance of waiting for the coming of Christ with renewed zeal especially during the season of Advent:
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BSC - Beauty Simplicity Commitment (Date
Posted : 9/11/2008
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Fr Suyono gave a beautiful and simple sermon to edify young children who were receiving their First Holy Communion - find out how he inspired them to make a firm commitment to Christ through a new definition of B.S.C in his sermon here:
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- Part 2
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The Love Commandment (Date
Posted : 26/10/2008
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Why did Jesus make "Love" a commandment? If we are commanded to love, wouldn't that violate our "Free Will"?
It's already difficult to truly love someone whom we can see - how is it possible to love someone with all our heart, mind and soul whom we've never seen?
For answers to the above and more, check out Fr Albert Renckens' short yet illuminating sermon here!
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Who's that Dancing Priest? (Date
Posted : //
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Fr Suyono's dance can be viewed here. Who said the clergy's straight-faced and boring?
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