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MONTHLY BULLETIN | JULY 2021 | ISSUE NO.54
This issue we look at the theme of compassion and its place in the inescapable reality of suffering that we all face in our lives. In these weeks, it seems like collective suffering has become almost inadvertent and painfully unavoidable. But Scripture tells us:
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.“ – Isaiah 43:2
Friends, Jesus invites us to lean into him in these troubling times. There are no easy platitudes or fixes, but there is JESUS, and He is HERE!
In God’s Love,
The Team at OYP
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. The Lord is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.” – Psalm 28:7-8
In these times when our optimism may be waning, let us hold fast to prayer and allow the Lord to be the renewer of our HOPE!
Peace, be still dear friends. In these uncertain times, let us remember that the Lord is at hand. We may not have all the answers, but we continue to trust that the Lord is in charge!
The practice of gratitude has never been more needed and important than it is right now. We take a look back at the Graduating Uni Students Retreat, which was a spiritual commencement of sorts for our graduating university students, and we praise the Lord for the blessed weekend with Him! Here are some stories of the good works that He has done in the lives of the participants below. May their thanksgivings resonate with you and remind you of God’s goodness in your own lives as well!
As we continue with our series on suffering, we look at compassion and its significance in trying times.
“In carrying my own cross and allowing Christ in, I have received new knowledge on the weight of the cross and how to bear it.” – Gwyneth Koh
Read on for more on how Jesus revealed the deeper truth of compassion through her work as a nurse.
“God wants to bring joy not pain, peace not war, healing not suffering … we must be willing to ask ourselves where in the midst of our pains and sufferings we can discern the loving presence of God.” – Henri J.M. Nouwen, Compassion: A Reflection on the Christian Life
Is it enough to live a life in which we hurt one another as little as possible? Is our guiding ideal a life of maximum pleasure and minimum pain? These are the questions that are tackled in this essay on the virtue of compassion. Can we be moved to see compassion as a force of prayer and action — the expression of God’s love for us? Have a read and discover more!
Project Taste & See is back with a whole new look and plenty of new content to answer all your common questions regarding the Catholic faith. You can expect to find resources pertaining to a variety of topics, ranging from basic theology to a personal take on how Catholics view life. If you can relate to the above scenarios or know of a friend who may be interested in the faith, then this is the place to be!
“When I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all men to myself” ~ John 12:32
Even in the midst of the pandemic, Jesus does not stop moving our hearts and working in our lives. He invites each and every one of you to come to encounter Him at EXALT’21!
EXALT’21 is a two-day conference organised by OYP as part of the Archdiocese’s Catholic200SG celebrations. We encourage you to invite a few friends to join you for EXALT’21! It is our prayer and hope that together, all of you may encounter Christ and a Church that is fully alive and allow Him to awaken and convert your hearts. You can look forward to mass celebrated by Archbishop William Goh, keynote sessions, workshops and many other activities! Check out the video for what else you can expect at EXALT’21 come 18-19 September!
Stay tuned for more exciting details coming soon!
Calling all Poly/ITE/Private Diploma students! Wednesday, 4 Aug, 7:45pm to 10:00pm
This ANEW, we will be exploring one of Jesus’ proclamations in the gospel of John, where He reveals Himself as the Light of the World! If God is Light, what might that mean for us as His people?
Come together as God’s people for a time of preaching, prayer and worship! Spend this evening encountering the One who calls us out of our darkness to walk in His marvellous light, in order that we might live with purpose: More fully and more joyously! Session will be held on Zoom.
*Organised in compliance with MCCY guidelines
Calling all JC/IB students! Saturday, 7 Aug, 9:30am to 12:30pm
“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” – John 6:68
Sign-ups for our next session are OPEN! It is especially in times of exam preparation that Jesus calls you to Him, not to take away your focus on studies, but to allow Him into these stressful times even more.
Session will be held on Zoom.
*Organised in compliance with MCCY guidelines: