We had just finished dinner. The cook had prepared a lot, and we were happy that there would be extras for a hearty breakfast the next morning. As we were cleaning up, we heard children outside asking for empty bottles. Curious, we peeked out and saw four children, between 1 and 1.4 metres tall. We… Read more

“Rabbi, where do You live?” “Come and see.” I visited families whose homes flood regularly during the rainy season. Windowless homes. Homes with structural cracks, missing walls and galvanised roofs with holes. Homes built on slopes and over a creek. Homes no larger than ten square metres. Yet wherever I went, I was welcomed with… Read more

San Lorenzo Ruiz was falsely accused of murder. Today, I think of a family almost torn apart when a father was falsely accused of being a drug dealer and imprisoned. I offer to You all those who suffer because of false accusations and miscarriages of justice. When their names are tarnished and their lives disrupted… Read more

On this day, I reflect on the mission of the Apostle of Charity, St Vincent de Paul. Teach me and show me that charity is more than giving. Charity is accompanying the poor. What is the value of money given if I remain distant from the person who receives it? Money may meet an immediate… Read more

Today marks the last day of the academic year for me. I praise and thank You for how smoothly everything in this area of my life has gone. Despite the uncertainties and many are feeling the economic strain, You have provided for me and shielded me from hardship. In this last quarter of the year,… Read more