"I am the handmaid of the Lord"

"I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done unto me according to hy word". By these words Mary accepted to become the Mother of Our Lord. A true example of humility, purity, faithfulness and devotion to God. This unique woman changed history by becoming the mother of the Word of God incarnate through her Immaculate Conception, Our Lord Jesus Christ. She served God totally and supported Jesus throughout His life. At the foot of the cross she was given to John as His mother, therefore becoming the mother of all the children of God. Her only desire is to intercede for us and to please God, as she testified at the wedding in Cana by saying "Do whatever He tells you." The Blessed Virgin Mary is our Immaculate Heavenly Mother.

http://www.theworkofgod.org/Ourlady.htm

Awesome Xmas!

This year Christmas is probably the best Christmas I ever had in the past 18 years.

Firstly, my family finally has an altar(statue of Holy Family)..and also a beautiful Xmas Tree in my home as my father has accepted Christ an is going through RCIA, he wanted to have a family altar where we can pray together. We had our house blessing by Fr. Stephen on Christmas Eve. It's like having the blessings of Christ at the eve of His birthday! We had our Christmas party in our home whereby my extended family came to our house to celebrate this wonderful festival with us.

I had a few Christmas celebration, one of them is that...I went to my friend's house to celebrate Christmas and I've learn a few dishes like garlic bread and potato salad.

And also, I went to the Carolling session in the one-room flat of Hougang and it's amazing how friendly the people there are. One of them is a deaf uncle where at first, me, being a judgemental person, at the first sight of him, I find him rather a weird person. But as we sing the carols, he's actually a very friendly person. Despite being deaf, he's still so jouvial and even clap at the right beat when we sing the carol!.. Amazing... and also, it also teach me a lesson that I shouldn't judge..

Jesus truly rocks this Christmas. Praise the Lord!

-Br. Leslie-

Xmas -- All about giving and treasuring what we have

I spent this Christmas in Bangkok. The stuff I saw there made me more appreciative of my life here. Every 10 steps you find someone begging. I felt I witnessed what is true giving in Bangkok. It's not about Orchard road lights or Metro sale, it's about giving to the needy and treasuring what we already have.

An interesting thought, when someone asks you, "what would you like for Christmas?" and you take a long time to answer, it's probably because you've got everything you need. A rich man is not one who has everything but one who needs nothing.

-Sr.Samantha-

A family that prays together, Stays Together

My Christmas was spent as usual with relatives. It's the same every year but looking at it this year, it's amazing how tighly bonded my relatives all are. Even though some have passed away or migrated, and there are new additions to the family, most of us still gather together for Christmas. And we all place God in the centre of our lives. Perhaps that is why God has blessed my family in so many ways.

A family that prays together stays together, and that is why when I go for family gatherings such as Christmas, I'm glad God is the centre of our lives.

-Sr. Theodora-

God is always there for me

To me, Perhaps the fact that i'm not a Catholic,Christmas is just like any ordinary days in my life as God is always there for me, just like a Father to his child. No matter rain or shine, the father will always showers his child with love and care. No biaseness is shown due to a special reason or for benefits, and in this case is Chirstmas : The Birth of Jesus.

Christmas is like any other festivals like Chinese New Year, where family and friends get together and strengthen the bonding between one another as nowadays everyone tend to be busy with their own personal work and may tend to neglect one another. Moreover, it is also a best time to show one another that you really love and care for them no matter what happens.

Speak from the bottom of my heart : all these years, God has given me a very wonderful Christmas present which is watching over my family and my beloved ones; protecting them from any harms.Hereby i want say to God " Thank you for your love and everything! i truly appreciate what you have done for me." Before i end, i want to wish everyone a Happy 2007! God Bless! :)

-Br. YingJie-