In the 17th to 19th centuries, the religious founders – St John Baptist de La Salle, Bd Nicolas Barré, St Magdalene of Canossa, St Louis Marie de Montfort and St Marcellin Champagnat – established schools for destitute children in Europe. Many of them had become vagrants on the streets and had fallen into delinquency and […]

“We are an Easter people, and Alleluia is our song!” This is a quote attributed to St. Augustine of Hippo and popularised by St. John Paul II. We believe that we are an Easter people because the resurrection of Jesus shows that suffering, disappointment and death can be transformed into new life. Easter gives us […]

Every time I announce details of events happening in school, my students will ask ‘what if’ questions – what if it rains? what if we don’t bring our planner?’ So, I considered a ‘what if’ question that had been in my mind in the past. What if Jesus did not resurrect and ascend to His […]

Whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do so will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (Mt 5:19) Lent is upon us once again, with Ash Wednesday on March 5th marking […]

“The Lord will fight for you. You have only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14) A dead end and a death end – pinned between the armies of Pharoah behind them, and the waters of the Red Sea before them – the Israelites, who had been liberated from slavery in Egypt by the hand of God, […]

The Lunar New Year, which began on 29 January, 2025, is an important festival for the Chinese in the Far East and the worldwide diaspora, including Singapore. Marking the arrival of spring, its celebration is steeped in rich cultural traditions having deep spiritual meanings. It reminds us of the importance of family relationships, the circle […]

Joseph Calasanz was born in Spain on September 11, 1556, the youngest of eight children. Joseph’s parents were members of the nobility and devout Catholics who ensured that he was well educated and learned his catechism from a young age. When Joseph was about 14 years of age, he was sent to a school run by […]

Cardinal’s homily during the Commencement of School Year Mass struck me when he spoke about leaders teaching with their being. He referenced Moses and how he journeyed, suffered, and tolerated the people of Israel throughout their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Moses even offered himself to take punishment from God for the wrongful […]

“…listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts” (Psalm 95.8) These words are in fact from the responsorial psalm on 10 September 2023, the day our diocese celebrated Catholic Education Sunday. Whether we are a student or an educator, a parent or a parishioner, they remind us whose voice must ultimately matter to us: the […]