tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post6558024597123249596..comments2024-03-17T22:48:00.427+08:00Comments on Reflections and Ruminations: 300 - looking back with gratitude. Fr Luke Fonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079016104331055895noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-84722786695700912042015-08-17T22:44:39.927+08:002015-08-17T22:44:39.927+08:00Fr. Luke, thank you for becoming a priest. - Sharo...Fr. Luke, thank you for becoming a priest. - SharonTake Stock Sing Songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03098850576876071982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-55259055989598069252015-08-15T22:36:37.707+08:002015-08-15T22:36:37.707+08:00Hi Father Luke,
It is so timely that my mother ...Hi Father Luke,<br /><br /> It is so timely that my mother introduced me to your blog which I didn't know about. I am suffering from a debilitating condition that has cost me my job, active lifestyle and sadly even church friends over the past year. I have no one left. I am 24 this year. Somehow, reading posts 300 and 299 has already given me this strange feeling inside my heart. As Spiderman would say "My spidey senses are tingling".<br /><br />Thank you for choosing to continue to write. I believe God will grace you with many more words! Your colourful vocabulary just makes everything so much more descriptive and paints imagery for the reader. :) I am looking forward to reading your older posts and your future posts!<br /><br /><br />God Bless.<br /><br /><br />O.FaithAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09404581534962933343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-77818163411144244302015-08-13T23:03:25.671+08:002015-08-13T23:03:25.671+08:00Congratulations for reaching 300, Father. It is no...Congratulations for reaching 300, Father. It is no mean feat - not only in terms of quantity- but it belies the steadfastness and honest discipline required to put your nose to the grindstone to find topics of relevance and interest……………...such that in sharing reflections on life, you are also able to carry on, in an informal manner, the teaching-learning experience into cyber-space. Perhaps this qualifies you as a cyber-space shepherd ? <br /><br /><br />But more astonishing and gratifying – I feel, is the audacity displayed in the implicit trust and reliance in God’s grace to sustain and fortify each weekly post with personal thoughts or experiences on life as seen (in your own words) - “through the lens of Sacred Scripture and Church teachings” <br /><br /><br /><br />History has shown us how the pen can be mightier than the sword. In the story of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe, in her conversational story-telling style, illustrates how words can help readers to empathize with enslaved characters. Legend has it that President Lincoln greeted her with the words, “ So you are the little woman who started the great war”( American Civil War). So, though I confess that I’m also a great fan of Fr Rolheiser, I firmly believe that- one need not be another ‘heavy-weight’ of a writer or what you termed as a “real” writer – to be able to reach out and touch the lives of readers. More importantly, it requires a truly honest, caring and compassionate and loving heart.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for accepting the challenge to continue and the courage to persevere. <br />God bless you, Fr<br /><br /><br />tessa<br />Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04211998984286520369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-30771467118679508532015-08-13T21:08:34.055+08:002015-08-13T21:08:34.055+08:00Dear Father Luke, Yes I too am one of the "si...Dear Father Luke, Yes I too am one of the "silent" ones but one who reads your blogs avidly every week. You are truly a masterpiece of God. <br />I am sure our heavenly Father, Mother Mary and all the saints and angels are smiling with me because you have decided to continue blogging.<br />God Bless you Fr Luke Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-46875542594020681722015-08-13T16:03:46.460+08:002015-08-13T16:03:46.460+08:00Thank you Fr Luke for not stopping your blog. Thou...Thank you Fr Luke for not stopping your blog. Though I don't post comment but I read every week. God bless youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-32989425509528175682015-08-13T12:30:56.699+08:002015-08-13T12:30:56.699+08:00Thank you frLuke. Each time there is a takeaway f...Thank you frLuke. Each time there is a takeaway from your ruminations, I thank God for the grace moment. With much love and gratitude<br /><br />wtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-26067879167660657472015-08-12T16:46:46.231+08:002015-08-12T16:46:46.231+08:00Thanks be to God!
Thank you Fr. Luke for using yo...Thanks be to God! <br />Thank you Fr. Luke for using your exceptional gifts to continue to inspire and nurture all of us spiritually. May God continue to use give you courage, strength and grace to minister HIS word to us in cyber space! <br /><br />God bless,<br />gzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-70385715712668219792015-08-12T07:50:33.299+08:002015-08-12T07:50:33.299+08:00Thank you Fr Luke.
OLSS ParishionerThank you Fr Luke. <br /><br />OLSS ParishionerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-60361443408187080242015-08-11T21:09:35.659+08:002015-08-11T21:09:35.659+08:00Blessed be God for the renewed spirit, Fr, Luke!
A...Blessed be God for the renewed spirit, Fr, Luke!<br />A 5-minutes halt from cyber time & get connected with God through your reflections keeps us going in God's grace the whole week through. <br />Truly He makes use of you as His instrument tonprove that He works in mysterious ways.<br />Stay blessed! ShalomAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093647115813769595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-65859814542679002692015-08-11T16:27:30.498+08:002015-08-11T16:27:30.498+08:00Dearest Fr Luke,
Thank you for your past painsta...Dearest Fr Luke, <br /><br />Thank you for your past painstaking & God inspired posts. Your entries have always been my week’s start in my own reflections and stimulus for my graced moments of jolting wonderment. <br /><br /> These guided reflections, over the years, rubbed off in me, aiding me to see & live this world with convicted faith. Yes, I am proud 2B Catholic (beaming smile).<br /><br />Your blog of spiritual nourishment had been my regular spiritual supplement, a very necessary intake, which I believe all your readers will concur. Countless times, it’s a lifeline in the sudden waves of uncertainties in life.<br /><br />Since last week, I had very much hoped that you can continue and had prayed for God’s perfect will to be done. ;} <br /><br />So, Happy 300th Fr. Luke, Thank you for carrying on. May God continue to use you as His powerful instrument in the land of Singapore and a beacon of Truth for the cyberspace. <br /><br /><br />With Thanksgiving & Prayers,<br />Laura<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-46994264940257687592015-08-11T16:14:30.173+08:002015-08-11T16:14:30.173+08:00Dear Fr Luke
So happy to hear the good news and ...Dear Fr Luke <br /><br />So happy to hear the good news and looking forward to many more interesting and inspiring blogs from you!<br /><br />God bless you always!<br /><br />OLPS parishionerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-42556265184764172852015-08-11T08:19:41.791+08:002015-08-11T08:19:41.791+08:00Dear Fr Luke,
Like a child, searching for somethin...Dear Fr Luke,<br />Like a child, searching for something desperately, was how l started reading your blog this morning. And as l scrolled down and continued reading, a smile slowly started to form on my lips when l knew GOD had answered our prayers! <br /><br />With Praise and Thanks to God, Fr Luke will continue to bring food for our souls - AMEN :)<br /><br />OLSSluvfenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14219506985543037186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-84465481464391984932015-08-10T22:58:00.341+08:002015-08-10T22:58:00.341+08:00Dear Fr Luke Congratulation!!! Thank you fr for co...Dear Fr Luke Congratulation!!! Thank you fr for continuing the blog. Yes I have not missed any. God has definitely blessed you with the gift of penning His message..and look forward for the nourishing food.sicilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823152002857436991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-28056920570851198122015-08-10T20:20:24.113+08:002015-08-10T20:20:24.113+08:00Dearest Fr Luke
Good evening!
Thank you so much...Dearest Fr Luke<br /><br />Good evening! <br /><br />Thank you so much for your decision to continue. I waited till end of today to check your blog. For fear of reading dreadful news of your stopping this blog. Now I can relax and go to bed! <br /><br />I will continue to pray for you to be inspired to carry the word of God to us in so many different ways.<br /><br />I may keep silent from henceforth but know that my prayers are always with you and that I look forward to Mondays reading your entrie!<br /><br />May God continue to bless your kind soul.<br /><br />Magdalen Santorinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554103130104512984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-1800650894756460942015-08-10T18:54:00.370+08:002015-08-10T18:54:00.370+08:00My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in ...My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my saviour! Praise and thanks be to God, for making a choice to continue writing, Fr Luke! <br /><br />I share many similar sentiments as Eileen, this 5 minutes (and yes I take more than 5 minutes since I have to check the dictionary to find out the meaning of some words you use) not only fill a need but makes space in my heart and life for God to enter..<br /><br />"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" Matthew 5:16<br /><br />CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-26531178867958821712015-08-10T17:06:06.747+08:002015-08-10T17:06:06.747+08:00Dear Fr. Luke,
You cannot imagine how relieved an...Dear Fr. Luke,<br /><br />You cannot imagine how relieved and grateful I was, when I read your blog today!<br />It was like a huge sigh of relief and indeed I am very, very grateful to God that He has heard our numerous (or even countless) readers' prayers for you to continue to minister to God's sheep via this "cyber" ministry. Yes, I must say, not many priests have ventured into this cyber road that is less travelled and I think God has meant to lead you to where you would rather not go on your own. Especially in this age of technology, there is a strong need to be that "voice" in the wilderness of cyber space and God is with you on this journey. He will inspire you with ideas and sustain you. He will give you the right words to say/write.<br /><br />You mention that you are not sure "if 5 minutes of a person's cyber time is long, but if this time is another person's sacred 'walk' with God because of your reflections, your work does not only fill a need but makes space in another person's heart and life for God to enter."<br /><br />Yes, Fr Luke, you have put it very aptly. That 5 minutes (for me, it's more than 5 minutes because I read each entry at least twice to understand its meaning), help me to reflect on what you had written and see how the essence of your blog entries can be applied in my life especially in my struggles and daily crosses. Your blog entries have provided me with new insights about God and strengths to overcome my daily challenges...sort of like a reminder that God is with me and that I shouldn't give up and that I should run the race to the finish and fight the good fight. <br /><br />Likewise, I hope you will continue to write and lead your readers to God. The abuse of modern technology (and social media) has led many astray but the wise use of modern technology (and social media) can lead many back to God too! :)<br /><br />Thank you, Fr. Luke and may God's blessings and inspiration be with you always!<br /><br />Eileen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-82742267614476354992015-08-10T15:20:20.616+08:002015-08-10T15:20:20.616+08:00Thank you Fr Luke. Your decision is an SG50 gift ...Thank you Fr Luke. Your decision is an SG50 gift to your faithful readers. I was afraid that you would cease to write after your 300th blog. A lot of us must have prayed for you to continue ministering to us via your blog and God saw a need for it to do so, and hence your decision. I am one of your "silent" readers, but silence does not mean I do not appreciate your effort. I know a lot of thought and preparation must have gone into your post each week; faithfully at 6.00am. You are so disciplined! I take great pleasure in reading it each week. Thanks again Fr Luke and God bless. Cheers PaulineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-19542869279726306982015-08-10T13:52:46.301+08:002015-08-10T13:52:46.301+08:00Ha2 Father... I was wondering what happened to my ...Ha2 Father... I was wondering what happened to my comments not knowing that you had purposely not wanted to publish them. I was so afraid that you would stop writing if no one urged you on. But no pressure, Father. write through God's inspiration and it would be much appreciated. How about compiling them into a book as I do read them again and rather difficult to look for the articles among the 300? ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01057655649672465766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-37394628149366848162015-08-10T11:52:27.021+08:002015-08-10T11:52:27.021+08:00Thank you for deciding to continue your blog, Fr L...Thank you for deciding to continue your blog, Fr Luke. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-66136051898610743772015-08-10T11:50:39.182+08:002015-08-10T11:50:39.182+08:00Thank you Father for carrying on your blog. Much ...Thank you Father for carrying on your blog. Much appreciated. God's grace has touched more hearts through your sharing and perspective. Thank you.<br /><br />If you do run out of topics, please include your Sunday's homily. We from other parishes would love to hear your perspective and personal light on the Sunday's Gospel. <br /><br />God bless, Mat from OLSS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-55993772233355724132015-08-10T08:56:17.651+08:002015-08-10T08:56:17.651+08:00Thank you for continuing the blog!!!
My husband ...Thank you for continuing the blog!!! <br />My husband and I faithfully reads it and he is the super silent type in life. While I am the super lazy procrastinator who have always wanted to send you an email but never did and was also afraid that I am too nonsensical. <br />I will share with you another time about our thoughts and send you our questions about God. You answered many of them in your blog. <br /><br />I was the sick one who sent you a comment before going to bed last week (anonymous cos afraid that my comments will be posted online). JulianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com