Reflection: Do we give God our leftover time?

By Msgr Philip Heng, SJ
Being in the Easter season, our Risen Lord would perhaps wish to specially “enlighten” us with “new” perspectives of how we are living our faith and relating to Him in our daily living. A question which we could reflect on is, “Do we give God our leftover time?”
If this question evokes an immediate, “No, not me,” then let us be more open to pondering on our faith more deeply and not take the way we live our faith for granted. This is because our answer to this question reveals the quality of our relationship with Jesus.
We all have a very personal way of living our faith – whatever this may be. Some Christians may practise their faith in church and say their prayers, but such spiritual engagements are separated and have no significance to their secular living.
If this question evokes an immediate, “No, not me,” then let us be more open to pondering on our faith more deeply and not take the way we live our faith for granted. This is because our answer to this question reveals the quality of our relationship with Jesus.
We all have a very personal way of living our faith – whatever this may be. Some Christians may practise their faith in church and say their prayers, but such spiritual engagements are separated and have no significance to their secular living.
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Church communicators learn about fake news at workshop

Ms Michelle Voo speaking at the archdiocesan-run workshop, ‘Untangling Fake News’.
By Christopher Khoo
Why is fake news a problem, and how does one manage it and stop it from spreading?
These were issues that an archdiocesan-run workshop, titled “Untangling Fake News”, addressed on April 14.
Fake news appeals to stereotypes, and people’s social prejudices and emotions, said Ms Michelle Voo, vice-president of the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild, and one of three speakers at the workshop.
These were issues that an archdiocesan-run workshop, titled “Untangling Fake News”, addressed on April 14.
Fake news appeals to stereotypes, and people’s social prejudices and emotions, said Ms Michelle Voo, vice-president of the Catholic Lawyers’ Guild, and one of three speakers at the workshop.
Chancery Notice - 25 April 2018

1. Fr Joseph Kace has been appointed Chaplain to the Myanmar Catholic Community and as Assistant Priest at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for a term of two [2] years with effect from 1 February 2018.
2. Ms Gan Siok Loon has been appointed a board member of Abilities Beyond Limitations & Expectations Ltd (ABLE) for a term of two [2] years with effect from 1 April 2018.
3. Fr Kenson Koh has been appointed a member of the College of Consultors in accordance with can. 502 for a term of five [5] years with effect from 19 April 2018.