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Now that we've covered the 3 Creeds of the Catholic Church (in Part 1), we dive deeper with Fr Ignatius Yeo into the oldest Creed that we profess; when these Creeds are prayed liturgically and why they are relevant to us.
Many of us know the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed fairly well. But did you know that there is also the Athanasian Creed?
Understand how the Creeds defined the very rule of faith for members of the Catholic Church.
What can we learn about Jesus' appearances to His disciples after his resurrection?
Fr Joseph Zhang Liyong CDD helps deepen our understanding and shares what some of the Saints say about the Resurrected Lord.
Christ is risen, Alleluia! How do we live the resurrection joyfully as Easter people?
Fr Damien Lim, Opus Dei and Assistant Rector of Saint Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street), shares how Jesus in the Eucharist remains the key to experiencing fullness of life.
Small sacrifices are traditionally in the form of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. But why do we sacrifice?
What is a sacrifice and how can it be a gift? Join us in Part 5 of this Lenten Series with Fr Ignatius Yeo, as we enter Holy Week.
Find it difficult to go to Confession?
Why do we confess to a priest?
Together with CatholicSG Radio, we have students from the NTU, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information joining us in this episode as part of their semester project.
As part 4 of our Lenten Series, we have Fr Ignatius Yeo answer questions about the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
In Part 3 of this Lenten series with Fr Ignatius Yeo, find out how we can take small steps in our daily habits as a way of practising the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
In Part 2 of this Lenten Series with Fr Ignatius Yeo, we learn about the Works of Mercy - Corporal and Spiritual. For the practical side of things, tune in to the next episode to find out how we can practise the Works of Mercy in our daily living.
We begin our Lenten Series with Fr Ignatius Yeo on the 3 Pillars of Lent - Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. How do these pillars of Lent help us apply or live out the teachings of Jesus?
It’s time to bring all the jigsaw pieces together from Part 1 and 2 of this reflective series about Saint Joseph. Not only does he play an important role in Salvation History, but St Joseph is also a role model of faithfulness in his daily tasks. Let us meditate on the life of this quiet but active and creative man who was handpicked by God to be the foster father of Jesus and the husband and protector of Mary our Mother.
Join us in Part 2 of this series of The Servant who Waits and Serves (Saint Joseph) with Fr Emmanuel Noel OCD. Why did God choose to speak to St Joseph in dreams? We dive into the 4 dreams of Saint Joseph, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew that played a significant part in his life and his role as the foster father of Jesus.
With Fr Emmanuel Noel OCD, this is Ep 1 of a 3-part series on: A Servant Who Waits and Serves - Saint Joseph.
What do we know about this great Saint and how can we learn from him whose words were not recorded in the Bible?
Fr Jean-Gabriel Pophillat OP, shares the beginnings of his call to religious life and how our Blessed Mother played a role in his vocation and formation. Despite his indecisive-nature in the past, it was the supernatural grace of God that eventually, made him take a leap of faith.
Today on Off the Pulpit, we get to better understand the place and rationale of Marian devotion in our Catholic faith. Fr Gerard Louis CSsR is a Redemptorist and lectures at the Catholic Theological Institute of Singapore in Theology, Christology and Mariology.
We breakdown our discussion into 3 parts:
Mary the Mother of Jesus,
Mary the Mother of God and
Mary the Mother of the Church.
Ever felt like you're not getting anything out of Mass? In Part 2 of Things we should do at Mass with Fr Iggy, we discuss how proper preparation before Mass is crucial. Because the goal for the Liturgy is: to give LIFE to the Christian mission - for we are the Body of Christ, united in body, mind, and voice.
While we may try to explain standing, sitting and kneeling as the rhythm of the Mass, we could also joke about it and say this is what we refer to as our ‘Catho-listhenics’.
In Part 1 of "What we should do at Mass", we ask Fr Ignatius Yeo about the disposition we should have at Mass - the greatest form of worship! How can we give God all the glory, and experience a foretaste of heaven at this profound liturgical prayer?
The media is at the centre of our culture and it's also where we move, live and have our being. As Pope Francis has said, “The flood of information at our fingertips does not make for greater wisdom." What role does media play in our faith? Fr Michael Rossmann, SJ shares how he began the One-minute Homily online, and that relying on the Holy Spirit helps us stay grounded and navigate through the clutter.
The celebration of the Assumption of Mary is one of 17 different memorials, feasts and solemnities in honour of Mary our Mother, found in the Roman Liturgical calendar. Fr Eugene Vaz shares what the Assumption of Mary mean for us and how can we model Mary in her example to ponder and be more aware of God's presence in our lives.
Fr Ignatius Yeo shares on the Transfiguration of the Lord and how did it take place? Why did Moses and Elijah crash the party on top of Mt Tabor? Most of all, how should we contemplate on the Transfiguration in relation to living out our faith here on earth and in our eternal life that Jesus has promised us?
In this episode, Fr David Bellusci, OP speaks about the upcoming World Youth Day held at Lisbon, Portugal, and one of its patron Saints, in particular, a 20th century Lay Dominican who is on his way to Sainthood - Blessed Pier-Giorgio Frassati, also known as The Man of the Eight Beatitudes.
On 31st May, we celebrate the memorial of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr Joe Lopez, priest of the Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei, and Rector of St Joseph’s Church (Victoria Street), shares with us the significance of this memorial and how we can imitate our Blessed Mother as she "arose and went with haste" to Ain Karim, travelling 160km to where her cousin Elizabeth was. Luke 1:39 is also the theme of this year's World Youth Day. Fr Joe shares more on how we can reflect and respond to these words of the Gospel through our daily living.
With the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord coming in a few days, Fr Ignatius Yeo shares what the Ascension of the Lord Jesus is all about, the key message we can take away as people of faith, and even how the Ascension is related to Christmas.
In Part 2 of this series, Dominican Fr Lawrence Lew shares anecdotes of how our Lady of Guadalupe protected his life and vocation throughout his seminarian years, and gently brought him closer to Christ through the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Dominican Fr Lawrence Lew, shares his vocation story and how his protestant background shaped the early years of his Christian faith and journey in Part 1 of this series. Remaining open to encountering God at Mass he eventually, heard God’s call in unexpected and gentle ways by the people around him.
Participating fully in the Mass is the best prayer of our lives that we can ever offer. Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, shares that it is at every Mass where heaven and earth meet, making Mass the highest form of worship, and that we are all invited to adore and praise God together as one heavenly family. So come join us for Mass this Easter and always!
"I don't know how to pray!" Sound familiar? Formation Director at the Carmelite Community of St John of the Cross, Fr Emmanuel Noel shares how prayer is a conversation and a time of friendship with God. Father Emmanuel also delves into the (inspired) definition of prayer by various saints, the three levels of prayer (adapted from St Teresa's nine grades of prayer) and how we can respond to God's call to prayer.
From Off the Pulpit, Fr Adrian Danker who is the priest-in-residence at the Church of the Sacred Heart and spiritual director ministering to the Catholic LGBTQ Community shares his experience in walking with the community and how we are all called to accompany one another on this journey to sainthood. To get in touch with Fr Danker or the team, you can email to myplace@catholic.org.sg
With Ash Wednesday round the corner, Fr Ignatius Yeo dives deep into questions like what does Ash Wednesday mean to you? Do you know the significance, origins and meaning of this important Holy Day? Is Ash Wednesday actually mentioned in the bible? Find out more about what we can do to prepare our hearts this Lenten season, starting from Shrovetide Tuesday.
Fr Ignatius Yeo speaks about inter-culturality, in particular of Chinese art and the Catholic faith. He makes references to certain art pieces currently exhibited at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) in Singapore. Drawn from the Anima Mundi (meaning “Soul of the World”) in the Vatican, these are little-known treasures of Christian art made in Asia.
Fr Ignatius Yeo chats about Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, and why it’s important to remember our own baptism day.
In this final of four Advent recollections, Fr Greg Tan, SJ, invites us to reflect on our longing for Christ, and our desires this Christmas.
In this third of four Advent recollections, Fr Greg Tan, SJ, invites us to reflect on what God’s desire for us is, and how that moves our hearts.
In this second of four Advent recollections, Fr Greg Tan, SJ, extends Jesus’ invitation to us to come to him for rest, as we read in Matthew 11:25-30.
In this first of four Advent recollections, Fr Greg Tan, SJ, invites us to sit and reflect deeply on our year.
Fr Simon Ho speaks about the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which we celebrate on 21 November.
Fr Eugene Vaz speaks about the Solemnity of Christ the King, in particular its origins and the implications of the celebration in our living.
Fr Adrian Yeo speaks about the Feast of the Dedication of the St John Lateran Basilica on 9th November, as well as the Centenary of the Holy Family Chapel in Katong.
Fr Gerard Louis, CSsR, speaks about the Rosary and devotion to Our Lady. He also shares how our Blessed Mother has played a role in shaping him into the person he is today.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, shares stories of some specific saints who lived with the stigmata of Jesus and sadly even one who faked having these holy wounds. This is the second in a 2-episode series.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, tells us more about stigmata, including why some saints receive this phenomena. This is the first in a 2-episode series.
Fr Joe Lopez Carpio, Opus Dei, speaks about Saint Jerome, priest and doctor of the Church. Saint Jerome is best known for translating the Bible into Latin, a task given to him by Pope Saint Damasus. Saint Jerome's memorial is celebrated on 30th September.
Fr Ignatius Yeo shares about Saints Laurent Imbert and Jacques Chastan, whose memorial is celebrated on 20th September.
Fr Eugene Vaz shares about the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, which the Church celebrates on 14th and 15th Sep respectively.
Fr Justin Yip speaks about the significance of Our Lady's Nativity, which is celebrated as a feast on 8th September.
Fr Eugene Vaz speaks about the the Passion of St John the Baptist, which the Church commemorates on 29th August.
Fr Adrian Yeo shares about Saints Monica and Augustine, whose memorials are celebrated on 27th and 28th August respectively.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, unpacks the dogma of the Assumption of Our Lady. He also shares how we can make the celebration of the Assumption applicable in the way we live out our daily Christian lives.
Fr David Garcia, OP, shares about the inspiring life of St Dominic de Guzman, founder of the Order of Preachers, otherwise known as the Dominicans. St Dominic's memorial is celebrated on 8th August.
To round off our special 3-part Consistory Series on Cardinals, we speak to the man himself: Cardinal-elect William Goh. 4 laypeople from different walks of life also join us to make this a roundtable discussion on various issues related to the local and universal church.
In the second of three episodes in a special Consistory Series on Cardinals, Fr Ignatius Yeo shares more about the honorifics, liturgical symbols and significance of the office of Cardinal.
In the first of three episodes in a Consistory Series on Cardinals, Fr Ignatius Yeo shares more about the history, role and make-up of the College of Cardinals.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, shares about the inspiring life of virgin and martyr St Maria Goretti, whose memorial the Church celebrates on 6th July.
Fr Jerome Leon, SJ, speaks about two of Christianity’s greatest saints - Peter and Paul. The Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul is celebrated on 29 June annually.
Fr Ignatius Yeo speaks about the Solemnity of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, which the Church celebrates on 23rd June this year.
Fr Joe Nathan, OFM, shares more about the spirituality of St Anthony of Padua. Also, hear Fr Joe’s own personal connection and relationship to the saint.
Fr Ignatius Yeo shares how we are supposed to live out our new life in the Spirit, as well as Mother Mary’s role at Pentecost.
Fr Ignatius Yeo looks at the origins of Pentecost and what the coming of the Holy Spirit is meant to be for us as Christians today.
Fr Eugene Vaz discusses about the Ascension of the Lord, and why it’s such a significant event for the Church and for each of us individually.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, discusses how after His resurrection, the Risen Messiah went specifically to seek out certain people. Why?
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, looks at the gifts Jesus our Risen Lord wants to offer us. In particular the gifts of peace, joy, forgiveness and His abiding presence through the Holy Spirit.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, shares what it means by "the resurrection occurred on the 8th day". This is the first in a 3-episode series.
We unpack the Good Friday and Holy Saturday liturgies with Fr Ignatius Yeo, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission and Liturgical Master of Ceremonies for the Archdiocese.
We unpack the Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday liturgies with Fr Ignatius Yeo, Chair of the Archdiocesan Liturgy Commission and Liturgical Master of Ceremonies for the Archdiocese.
The 'Seven Last Words of Christ' are the final statements made by Jesus during his Crucifixion, and were recorded in all four Gospels. Together with Fr Francis Lim, SJ, we examine the last 2 statements spoken by Jesus. These give us particular insights on how Jesus lived out the Father's will for him completely.
The 'Seven Last Words of Christ' are the final statements made by Jesus during his Crucifixion, and were recorded in all four Gospels. Together with Fr Francis Lim, SJ, we examine the next 3 statements spoken by Jesus. These give us particular insights on Jesus' humanity.
The 'Seven Last Words of Christ' are the final statements made by Jesus during his Crucifixion, and were recorded in all four Gospels. Together with Fr Francis Lim, SJ, we examine the first 2 statements spoken by Jesus.
Fr Ignatius Yeo shares with us how we can see and live Lent as a preparation for the Joy of Easter.
Fr Eugene Vaz speaks about the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, and how we can live them out practically with the people we encounter every single day.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, speaks about the whole spirit of Lent, and how the Sacrament of Reconciliation and (how) Penance should be approached with the right disposition and motivation. (This is the second in a 2-part series.)
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, shares with us the history of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. How did it come about, and how has the Church celebrated it over time? (This is the first in a 2-part series.)
Friar Derrick Yap, OFM, speaks about the legendary Saint Valentine, and how all of us are called to give of ourselves in love, regardless of our state of life. He also shares a bit about how he knew God was calling him out of love to be a priest.
Fr Cornelius Ching shares about the World Day of Prayer for the Sick commemorated on 11th February, which is also the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. Find out how we should look at sickness and suffering in our own lives and appreciate those who care for the sick.
Catch Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, as he shares about Sunday of the Word of God and its significance in our liturgical celebration.
Hear Fr J J Fenelon share about the origins of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and what is its significance for us in the Christian community.
Join Fr Ignatius Yeo as he discusses with André Ahchak the Baptism of the Lord, the action of the Holy Spirit not just at the Jordan but also at our own Baptism. What symbols are used at the Rite of Baptism and why it’s important to remember the day we’ve been Baptised.
In celebration of Msgr Lau's 60th Sacerdotal Anniversary, we've lined up a 4-part series of conversations with him. This is the final episode, which sees him looking back on his life and priesthood in general.
In celebration of Msgr Lau's 60th Sacerdotal Anniversary, we've lined up a 4-part series of conversations with him. This is the third episode, all about his various appointments as a priest.
In celebration of Msgr Lau's 60th Sacerdotal Anniversary, we've lined up a 4-part series of conversations with him. This is the second episode, all about his time in College General, Penang.
In celebration of Msgr Lau's 60th Sacerdotal Anniversary, we've lined up a 4-part series of conversations with him. This is the first episode, all about his early life.
Fr Jerome Leon, SJ, speaks about the life of St Francis Xavier - the man and the Mission that he freely took upon himself; and through eyes of faith he even wrote in his letters that he would never return home nor see his confreres again in this life but was confident of asking Christ to join them again in the next life.
Friar Esmond Chua, OFM, speaks about the Solemnity of Christ the King, which we celebrate on 21 Nov. Find out how this solemnity came about, as well as the reasons behind its timing in the liturgical year.
We hear an insightful sharing by His Grace Archbishop William Goh. This sharing was first heard at the Catholic Business Network's 2021 Christ@Work Conference.
To catch up on the various talks at the Conference, head to: https://bit.ly/3mON81j
Fr Eugene Vaz helps us understand better why we celebrate All Saints and commemorate All Souls Day.
Fr Ignatius Yeo speaks about the Saints Simon and Jude, whose feast day is celebrated on 28 October. He also shares about how all of us are called to be apostolic, as part of TEAM Jesus.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, shares about St Luke the Evangelist, whose feast day is celebrated on 18 October. He also speaks about the saint in connection with Mission Sunday (24 October), and the recently-inaugurated Synod.
Fr Cornelius Ching shares about the life and legacy of Pope Saint John the 23rd, whose memorial is celebrated on 11 October.
Fr Colin Tan, SJ, shares about how we can continue to care for our common home, even as we come to the close of the 2021 Season of Creation on 4 Oct.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, chats about Archangels (feast on 29 Sep) and Guardian Angels (memorial on 2 Oct).
Fr Ignatius Yeo shares about Saints Laurent Imbert and Jacques Chastan, whose memorial is celebrated on 20th September.
Fr Eugene Vaz shares about the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, which the Church celebrates on 14th and 15th Sep respectively.
Fr Justin Yip speaks about the significance of Our Lady's Nativity, which is celebrated as a feast on 8th September.
Friar Esmond Chua, OFM, shares about the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which falls on 1 Sep.
Fr Adrian Yeo shares about Saints Monica and Augustine, whose memorials are celebrated on 27th and 28th August respectively.
Fr Eugene Vaz unpacks the significance of Our Lady's Assumption. He also draws parallels between her life and that of Christ, and challenges us to follow in her footsteps.
Fr Cornelius Vianney Ching shares about Saint John Mary Vianney - patron of priests and confessors - whose memorial is celebrated on 4th August.
Fr Cornelius Ching shares about Saints Joachim and Anne, whose memorial is celebrated on 26th July.
Fr Ignatius Yeo shares about the 'apostle of apostles', St Mary Magdalene, whose feast is celebrated on 22nd July.
Friar Derrick Yap, OFM, shares about the life of Bishop and Doctor of the Church St Bonaventure, whose memorial is celebrated on 15th July.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, shares about the inspiring life of virgin and martyr St Maria Goretti, whose memorial is celebrated on 6th July.
Fr Jerome Leon, SJ, speaks about two of Christianity’s greatest saints - Peter and Paul. The Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul is celebrated on 29 June annually.
Fr Ignatius Yeo speaks about the Solemnity of the Nativity of St John the Baptist, which the Church celebrates on 24th June.
Fr Joe Nathan, OFM, shares more about the spirituality of St Anthony of Padua. Also, hear Fr Joe’s own personal connection and relationship to the saint.
Fr Ignatius Yeo shares how we are supposed to live out our new life in the Spirit, as well as Mother Mary’s role at Pentecost.
Fr Ignatius Yeo looks at the origins of Pentecost and what the coming of the Holy Spirit is meant to be for us as Christians today.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, discusses how after His resurrection, the Risen Messiah went specifically to seek out certain people. Why?
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, looks at the gifts Jesus our Risen Lord wants to offer us. In particular they'll be looking at His gift of peace, the gift of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of Joy, Forgiveness and His Abiding Presence.
Fr Emmanuel Noel, OCD, shares what it means by "the resurrection occurred on the 8th day".