The Quality of Mercy

“The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
 

'Tis mightiest in the mightiest. It becomes
The thronèd monarch better than his crown.
His scepter shows the force of temporal power,
The attribute to awe and majesty
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings,
But mercy is above this sceptered sway.
It is enthronèd in the hearts of kings.
It is an attribute to God himself.
And earthly power doth then show likest God’s
When mercy seasons justice. 

Living Freedom as God’s Child through Forgiveness

Parish Recollection in conjunction with our parish feast day, St Henry's Feast will be held from Friday, 12 July 2013 to Sunday, 14 July 2013 on The theme “Living Freedom as God’s Child through Forgiveness” by Bro Dominic Yeo Koh, a Gabriellite brother. Open to all. More details will be given later. All PPC, PFC and BEC leaders are to attend. Including Extraordinary Ministers of Communion and Hospitality. Please clear your dates.

Voter's guide for Election 2013

Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Francis is the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. He was elected on 13 March 2013.

Born: December 17, 1936 (age 76), Buenos Aires
Nationality: Argentine
Education: University of Buenos Aires
Parents: Regina Maria Sivori, Mario Jose Bergoglio

New Office-bearers for Parish Pastoral Council 2013 - 2015

pix from left - Anna Lee [secretary], Martin Lim [Chairperson], fr lawrence ng [just standing there], Francis Ong [Vice-Chairperson] and Grace Sia [Vice-Secretary]

Congratulations and let's do some good :)

Reflection

 Dear God,

I am so afraid to open my clenched fists! Who will I be when I have nothing left to hold on to? Who will I be when I stand before you with empty hands?

Please help me to gradually open my hands and to discover that I am not what I own, but what you want to give me.”

― Henri J.M. Nouwen, The Only Necessary Thing: Living a Prayerful Life