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Novena Preaching @ Novena Church

Come to the Novena Our weekly Novena Devotions are online and premiere "live" every Saturday morning - visit http://youtube.com/NovenaChurchsg Join us as we pray together in honour of Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

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00:09:24

Mary and her mission

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/08/10

What is your mission in life? One of the definitions of ‘mission’ from the Oxford dictionary is ‘the calling of one to spread one’s faith, one’s belief and convictions’; with that in mind, what is our belief? What are our convictions?Let us take inspiration from Mother Mary, considering our mission and reflecting on scripture and the elements of her mission. These include: 1. To lead people to an encounter of God (Luke 1-The visitation) 2. To be a witness to God’s love and mercy-a witness as one

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00:09:06

How Mary Was "Radical" in Accepting God's Will

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/08/04

We don't always look at Mary as a model of radical faith. "Radical" is a very strong word to describe a gentle woman. But there, at the annunciation, she accepted God's will with humility and obedience, and unquestionably even when it's contrary to social norms. She chose submission and put her total trust in God's plan. Do we have Mary's courage to accept and follow God's will? -Novena Devotion by Fr. Sikstus Bapa Atawolo, C.Ss.R. (3 August 2024)

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00:06:52

Mary - A Faithful Disciple with Christ at the Center

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/07/27

Mary is the most Christ-centered among all the saints. She is the first bearer of Good News , our Lord Jesus Christ.In today’s novena devotion, Fr Glenn used the story of a blind girl to illustrate what true discipleship means. True discipleship is always Christ centered. If we are Christ centered , we are person centered as well, as we will see others as brothers and sisters in Christ. If we are person centered, we are also Kingdom centered. A Kingdom focused on the truth of the Christ’s goodness

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00:10:18

Being a Good Samaritan in Daily Life?

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/07/21

Who do we consider our neighbor today? Is it only those who share our culture or speak our languages? In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus taught us that our neighbors extend beyond the familiar circles we are comfortable with. In Singapore, more than two million migrants live among us, each with their own stories, struggles, hopes, and dreams. This nation was built by migrants, and many of our ancestors moved here seeking better lives. How do we embody the teaching of the Good Samaritan in

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00:11:10

Called to be Missionaries

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/07/13

If we look at missionaries like Hudson Taylor and even St Paul the apostle, the purpose of their lives is the Mission. In fact, the reason for the existence of the Catholic Church (which includes all of us) is the mission of Jesus Christ-spreading the good news far and wide.Mary as the first missionary and model for missionaries After the annunciation, Mary, with Jesus in her womb, went to visit Elizabeth. With Joseph, she brought Jesus from Nazareth to Egypt. She also brought Jesus up in Nazareth

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00:11:18

Embrace Us in Our Helplessness

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/07/06

Fr Simon has been reading petitions placed at Novena and listening to the problems of churchgoers for years. He acknowledges the helplessness he faces in not knowing what to say at times. These problems range from marriages on the brink of divorce, children who are critically ill, joblessness, to parents coming to terms with their children coming out as LGBT -- to whom he says, go and love them. Not every situation has a clear cut answer, which is why he encourages everyone to ask God to embrace us

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00:10:44

Finding the Voice of Truth amidst Scams and Deceptions

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/06/29

The modern challenges of scams, fraud, and phishing highlight the persistence of sin and deception throughout history. So how do we counter this battle against deception? By staying rooted in truth, as with Jesus' statement to Pilate - "Everyone who is on the side of truth listens to me." Fr. Peter Wee's homily serves as a powerful reminder to align ourselves with the teachings of Jesus, seeking truth in all aspects of life and remaining vigilant against ever-present dangers of

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00:06:35

Distractions

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/06/22

In life, are we led astray by distractions or are we focused on Jesus? Distractions pose a significant challenge in maintaining a life following Christ. We have to be aware of how these distractions lead us away from our vocations. Are we like Martha, preoccupied with conflicting priorities, missing out on the more important presence of our Lord? Let us take the example of our blessed mother Mary who despite various distractions, showed unwavering faith and focus on her commitment to her calling as

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00:09:34

Windows into Magical Portals

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/06/15

Fr. Terence beautifully intertwines his childhood fascination with fantasy stories like “The Chronicles of Narnia” with his spiritual journey as a Redemptorist. He reflects on how as a child, he longed to discover magical portals to another world, only to realize later in life that such portals exist in the spiritual realm through Catholic icons. Through ‘icon gazing,’ he suggests, we can transcend our everyday reality and experience a profound encounter with God.-Novena Devotion 'LIVE' by

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00:12:28

When Was the Last Time We Lost Jesus?

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/06/08

The Gospel today tells the story of how Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in Jerusalem before finding him in the temple three days later. When was the last time we lost Jesus? Even in Church, we may be with Jesus at the beginning of the Mass. But as it progresses, especially with a long homily, do we wander off and lose Jesus? And what's our life like going out of the door of the Church? Do we forget Jesus because we put a dichotomy in our faith and our life, or do we go out to the world and bear

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00:10:08

Is Hope Passive or Active?

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/06/01

In today's homily, Br. Celestine shares the story of a miracle associated with the icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Rome 50years ago. This story underscores Mary's role as a model of Hope for Christians. Christian hope is not passive but an active trust in God's plan. Mary teaches us to wait patiently for God's timings, surrendering our difficulties and trusting in God's promises. And through the teachings of saints, like St Francis and St Bernard, we are reminded that

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00:13:26

Who is Mother Mary to You?

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/05/26

What will your response be when someone asks, “Who is Mother Mary to you?”. Whilst we can pray to Jesus directly, we can also approach Jesus through Mother Mary because Jesus has given us His Blessed Mother as our spiritual mother. Mary is not only the Mother of God, Mary is also our Mother. Fr Antony sheds light on what the Bible says about Mother Mary’s role in our lives. May we find great conviction and faith in Her constant intercession for us.-Novena Devotion by Fr. Anthony Charles, C.Ss.R

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00:19:34

Handing over the Power to Change

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/05/18

Instead of merely asking for our needs, we should embrace the truth that God is always with us. It is easy to succumb to temptations and focus on the faults of others. But if we truly believe in God's ability to help, we should acknowledge the need to change our hearts amidst our struggles or sufferings and adopt an attitude of adoration and praise. We should ask ourselves honestly, 'Do we want God to work in our lives or say God, you do not have power or control over me?' -Novena

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00:07:22

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/05/11

Mothers raise their children, shape their characters, and so influence the types of society the next generation will create. Mary, who was pregnant before her marriage to Joseph, faced the threat of stoning in those times. She also witnessed her son crucified on the cross like a criminal. Motherhood is never easy, but we have Mary, a mother who empathizes with the hardships faced by mothers and all people. She is always there to intercede to her Son on our behalf. Happy Mother's Day. -Novena

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00:09:39

Love One Another

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/05/04

In Saint John’s Gospel, Jesus’ command for us is to love one another. God is love and love is God. We see this love with the death of Jesus dying for us on the cross, and also in all the petitions and thanksgiving letters read for the Novena. We are invited to continue to learn and exemplify God's love in our daily lives. -Novena Devotion by Fr. Vincent Low, C.Ss.R. (4 May 2024) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/novena-church4/message

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00:12:24

Facing Those Moments When the Human Spirit Goes Into...

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/04/27

From a mother who's dealing with tragedy in her family to an inmate on death row, we all face moments when we crash and lose our way. Some of us no longer want to go to church, others simply give up. Even those with great faith face moments when the human spirit goes into a paralysis, like a cat watching a truck approaching with bright lights. It's those moments that we have to look at the promise of Jesus, who tells us that he will be with us till the end of time. -Novena Devotion by Fr

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00:11:10

God Works Wonders Even When Our Lives Are Messy

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/04/20

Fr Eugene reveals a conversation he had with his mother about his vocation, and how she wanted him to deal with the conflict and tensions he would face in the Redemptorist community. In his homily for the Vocation Sunday weekend, he started with how prophets, saints, Pope Francis to Mother Teresa all go through a stage of struggle like us when we try find the identity within ourselves. It's often a struggle when we try to walk by ourselves, but it can be different. Because if God works with us,

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00:09:33

Are We Truly Giving to Others, or Are We Merely...

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/04/13

What does it mean to be Easter people? The Novena Lenten community project in aid of the Redemptorists seminary and mission church in Sri Lanka received an overwhelming response, where 91 boxes are now en-route to those in need. Some of the donations truly came from the heart, such as 10 school bags filled with brand new stationaries and exercise books. Others were at the other end, with clothing that were already disintegrating. When it comes to giving, often times, we are merely disposing, giving

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00:11:07

Our Just Punishment Has Been Replaced by Mercy

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/04/06

God and mercy are synonymous. In light of the resurrection in which God's mercy is fulfilled, we have to first be mindful of our sinful state. If we want to truly repent, the repentance must move us to a desire to change. At Easter, God is inviting us to come on board with him, to look at the merciful love of God for sinners. He's withholding His just punishment on us and replace it with mercy. If we truly want to repent, we need to look mercifully at the love of God. And in return, we must

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00:07:29

The Holy Spirit Needs to Be Activated in Our Lives

Novena Preaching @ Novena Church ·

2024/03/24

For Mary and the apostles, the Holy Spirit came in the form of a gush of wind, with tongues of fire above them. The Holy Spirit is the giver of life. The gifts and fruits of the Spirit need to be exercised and activated in our lives. Only we can do it with our free will. Once our prayers are answered, that's our own Pentecost -- our own personal blessings. When we receive the Holy Spirit, it needs to activate through good works and how we live our lives.-Novena Devotion 'LIVE' by Fr

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