From the Vicar Dearly Beloved in Christ,Welcome to the month of November. November 1st is commemorated as “All Saints Day,” where we remember with gratitude those who gave up their lives to lead/teach us in faith, those who lost their lives for the labor of the gospel, and those who served in the mission of …
From the Vicar Dearly beloved in Christ,I pray that you had a blessed summer. We have now entered the fall season, and the final quarter of the year. Let us praise God for His grace and mercy towards us, and with the hope of the resurrection and the second coming of Christ, let us move …
From the Vicar Dearly beloved in Christ,In the scriptures, prophets, priests, and kings have had a major role in the history of the Israelites in their spiritual and worldly journey. They were a part and parcel of their history, and helped shape God’s people to whom they are today. When we hear the word prophet, …
From the Vicar Dearly beloved in Christ,We live in a society that is moving very fast. Things which were manufactured or produced yesterday seem obsolete today. Our lives are moving forward rapidly. However, it is important to slow down to, as this gives time for reflection. Japanese theologian Kosuke Koyama once wrote a book Three …
From the Vicar Dearly Beloved in Christ,We have now entered into the second half of the year. This is a time we all look forward to, as it is the summer, marked by vacation from school and work. Many of our children and youths have graduated from their schools and colleges. Some are looking for …
From the Vicar Dearly beloved in Christ,For the past few weeks, the church has been meditating upon the experience of the Risen Lord, and about Christian hospitality. Jesus Christ’s ministry was not done alone, but rather in the company of family, disciples, friends, “sinners,” crowds, Pharisees, Sadducees, Samaritans, etc. Many of whom experienced Jesus Christ’s …
From the Vicar Dearly beloved in Christ,Greetings. We have completed yet another Lenten season. I invite you to reflect on the ecclesial life of the church, as we move forward in our spiritual journey, juxtaposing to the life and mission of the church. The Apostle Paul, architect and builder of the church, had several metaphors …
From the Vicar Dearly beloved in Christ,We are at the end of yet another Lenten season. Let us thank God for the blessings that we have received during this year’s lent journey. As we enter Passion Week, let us remember the trial, crucifixion, death, and resurrection of our Lord, and the suffering He bore for …
From the Vicar Dearly Beloved in Christ,On March 3, we are going to embark on the journey of Great Lent (50 day). In the Gospel according to St. Matthew 4:17 (NRSV), it says: “From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” The word ‘repent’ or ‘repentance’ is …
From the Vicar Dearly beloved in Christ,We have entered the 2nd month of the New Year and the days are going by. As Christians, we should never forget the past. The past leads us into the present. History and past events guide us into living our life in the present and future. History and scriptures …
From the Vicar Dearly Beloved in Christ,Welcome to the New Year 2019! We have just finished our celebration of the Birth of Christ, and now are looking forward to the New Year with much anticipation and hope. Let us thank God for all the experiences we had during the past year. I am sure the …