tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post6776102504725504781..comments2024-03-17T22:48:00.427+08:00Comments on Reflections and Ruminations: Reset at 200 - what a joyful and blessed ironyFr Luke Fonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079016104331055895noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-76208244779054662562013-11-13T10:39:52.394+08:002013-11-13T10:39:52.394+08:00Hi Fr Luke,
It had been a long time not visit yo...Hi Fr Luke, <br /><br />It had been a long time not visit your blog. Just want to say thank you for all the effort despite of your conditions<br /><br />Cheers! <br /> hamster1970https://www.blogger.com/profile/09632267566713630435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-28852153624014431352013-11-13T10:37:43.203+08:002013-11-13T10:37:43.203+08:00Hi,
Had not visit your blog for a long time. It s...Hi, <br />Had not visit your blog for a long time. It should be us to say thank you <br /><br />Cheers!hamster1970https://www.blogger.com/profile/09632267566713630435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-74972830672141033392013-09-19T08:13:12.986+08:002013-09-19T08:13:12.986+08:00Hi Fr Luke,
You are not writing to a 'blank...Hi Fr Luke,<br />You are not writing to a 'blank' audience. I am we are all reading; we are all thinking and we are all reflecting. Thank you for all your entries; they have been a great source of inspiration and guidance.<br /><br />Wishing you well.<br /><br />Regards<br />theresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-80132722013452850382013-09-12T09:23:03.567+08:002013-09-12T09:23:03.567+08:00Hi Fr Luke,
I too have been a silent reader of yo...Hi Fr Luke,<br /><br />I too have been a silent reader of your blog. Rest assured the audience is far from 'blank'.<br /><br />Thank you for your continuos sharing.<br /><br />May God bless & keep you.<br /><br />Joanna LimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-3014267731122489652013-09-05T14:57:55.183+08:002013-09-05T14:57:55.183+08:00Hi Fr Luke,
We are one of the silent ones who have...Hi Fr Luke,<br />We are one of the silent ones who have been reading your blogs but have not been commenting. After reading this article, thought we should let you know that we find your writings and ruminations thought-provoking and enriching. Thank you for continuing to share with us.<br />Tom & CeciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-90817280417532651362013-08-27T12:45:01.971+08:002013-08-27T12:45:01.971+08:00Dear Fr Luke
Happy 200th (and 201th) blog entry.....Dear Fr Luke<br /><br />Happy 200th (and 201th) blog entry..... The circumstances under which the 100th and 200th blog entries have been written have been so different and yet each has brought with it different challenges. This blog page is truly a journey for you and for us. Although the ride has taken unexpected turns and faced what seemed to be insurmountable obstacles, I at least have been forced to take stock of my values and principles and these have been influenced and guided by your much wiser responses and reflections, which are in themselves guiding lights. Thank you for the gift of this blog and onwards to the 300th entry and beyond!<br /><br />Sf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-1928659272323893272013-08-24T01:35:02.608+08:002013-08-24T01:35:02.608+08:00Father Luke, you are a true instrument of God. Thr...Father Luke, you are a true instrument of God. Through your writing, you have inspired many people!<br /><br />I truly believe you are recovering soon and will inspire even more people out there. God Bless you always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-48306859404360534132013-08-23T17:09:51.099+08:002013-08-23T17:09:51.099+08:00Fr Luke, thank you for writing this blog. Wishing ...Fr Luke, thank you for writing this blog. Wishing you a speedy recovery.<br /><3<br /><br />Love Matthew and Mel (OLPS)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-36418759067919626782013-08-23T16:33:20.948+08:002013-08-23T16:33:20.948+08:00Hi Paul,
With all due respect, God NEVER gets it ...Hi Paul,<br /><br />With all due respect, God NEVER gets it wrong. It might seem to be so, but rest assured; all is in God's good hands - and that includes you, me and Fr. Luke. Have faith that all of this is happening for a good reason, known only to God Himself at this present time. God love you.Robbie Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-77909637742286745222013-08-22T13:45:52.164+08:002013-08-22T13:45:52.164+08:00Dear Fr. Luke,
Michele and I just learned about y...Dear Fr. Luke,<br /><br />Michele and I just learned about your blog from a relative who posted a link to it on Facebook. <br /><br />We are very concerned when we read about your present contition and we are praying that you have speedy recovery. <br /><br />You seem to have a handle on your situation and you are taking it in stride. I don't mean to question God but, in this case, I feel that he got it wrong.<br /><br />I have just read your 200th post and I will continue reading your older posts. I like the way that you are writing it. Your words are deep and full of God's love and caring for all of God's creations.<br /><br />As I read your post, however, all I could think about was the fact that you are not able to taste durians. Imagine that!! Is there any sadder fate? <br /><br />Michele and I wish you all the best and if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. We are still in the same place and at the same addresses/numbers. <br /><br />Please take care of yourself because we are looking forward enjoying a meal with you again. <br /><br />Love, <br /><br />Paul, Michele and Kyle <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-2839817408282043622013-08-22T10:36:42.161+08:002013-08-22T10:36:42.161+08:00Blessed 200th Blog Entry, still going strong: Cong...Blessed 200th Blog Entry, still going strong: Congratulations Fr Luke,"May God grant you speedy recovery!"Love you.sicilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823152002857436991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-657265722688690362013-08-22T03:13:24.190+08:002013-08-22T03:13:24.190+08:00Indeed, in the end, it is all about LOVE.
WuiIndeed, in the end, it is all about LOVE.<br /><br />WuiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-11128015343968152612013-08-21T12:45:51.196+08:002013-08-21T12:45:51.196+08:00Dearest Fr. Luke,
I am very grateful and comforted...Dearest Fr. Luke,<br />I am very grateful and comforted that you are recovery well, indeed, how great is our God. He knows all our thresholds ... :}<br /><br />Reflecting with thankfulness, on your blessed 200th post, <br /><br />It is when desire, passion and love are combined with the grace of God that something more than amazing happens. … <br /><br />I too, had a lofty dream, not to be that of a martyr or anywhere near, … but to live out the prayer of St Francis – to make me a channel of peace. And yes, there is a lot of “me” in the dream, and with each day of growing awareness in self-examination, with grateful realization – this dream need way beyond “me”, every good intention, when without God, does more harm than good. <br /><br />Pondering on the great martyrs and biblical heroes (apostles like St Peter and Paul), their tenacity, passion and obedience which caused them great physical sufferings, persecutions and eventual death, became the source of our great blessings. With each “yes” of obedience surrendered to God, He will return with blessings multi-folded.<br /><br />Only when our motives are purified through painful call to death of self (obedience), can we be co-builders of God’s kingdom, and something more than amazing will happen. Indeed, God will create titan waves, all He longingly wants is our ‘yes’, no matter how begrudgingly or slowly given. :}<br /><br />I do believe, Fr. Luke, with your suffering surrendered in your humble obedience to Christ, many many great blessings is happening… ;)<br /><br /><br /><br />I always remembered this joke which amused me, the sharp-edged humor of the undercurrent, as it was told by my exasperated teacher during class on a day when we were particularly disruptive... (Some sleeping openly…)<br /><br />Teacher: Class, do you know why when the priest died he did not enter heaven but when the reckless bus driver died, the driver did?<br /><br /> Silence...<br /><br /> Teacher: Because when the priest preached, everyone slept but whenever the reckless bus driver was behind the wheels, everyone prayed fervently...<br /><br /> Well, Fr. Luke, you are definitely no reckless driver but am sure you did inspire more than your 3600 readers in intercessory prayers for you. This in my humble opinion may be the most ‘beneficial’ form of prayer, not only for the person prayed for, but it also enlarges the heart for love for the person who is interceding… Blessings of multi-fold, still rippling… <br /><br />Take care of yourself Fr.Luke,<br />United in prayers (of thanksgiving)<br />LauraLauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-26872840626003487372013-08-20T21:54:51.894+08:002013-08-20T21:54:51.894+08:00Dear Father Luke,
Thank you for sharing. Last Sun...Dear Father Luke,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing. Last Sunday, the homily at my church was about God purifying us until he can see His own image in us. Much like a silver smith who puts the silver in the furnace and removes the impurities that float to the top. The silver smith keeps repeating this till all impurities are removed. How he knows that all impurities are removed is when he can see his own image in the pan of silver.<br /><br />What you wrote jumped out at me "This entire event has required of me to really slow down so much and to look at life from a new angle, very often one that is richly layered now with a new compassion, less haste, much less judgment, more patience, and a new heart of charity."<br /><br />Father Luke, thank you for your humility in writing honestly and transparently. Thank you for letting God purify you. I would be so afraid if I was faced with such illness, but your sharing reminds me that when God purifies us, He gives us strength to go through it, and it is a blessing. He wants to make us more like Him.<br /><br />Keep writing.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-52913942345742388112013-08-20T15:18:53.390+08:002013-08-20T15:18:53.390+08:00Dear Fr Luke,the gift you have in writing these be...Dear Fr Luke,the gift you have in writing these beautiful essays, to me, is a form of healing! I have read your essays and many others and I am far from writing. I am glad you have prompted us to write our comments as I tend to put it off, the reason is busyness. As you are recuperating/recovering, please take baby steps, now that you feel like one, and be not anxious. Your immune system is like a baby. I knew this as my late brother-in-late did not survive after his marrow transplant due to infection. It was in the year of SARS (2003). Be not anxious and this is a reminder for all of us. Rest well, smile and God Bless ~ SereneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420218785246346371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-2237018722389844242013-08-20T09:42:49.024+08:002013-08-20T09:42:49.024+08:00Happy 200th, Fr. Luke! Just like you, I've dre...Happy 200th, Fr. Luke! Just like you, I've dreamed of 'doing something heroic' for God. Some grand gesture; some amazing sacrifice that would leave others awestruck. Silly me! <br /><br />I've come to realise, though, that it is the myriad of tiny, everyday acts of sacrifice and service to others - done with great love, that is required of us. Not many will be called to a time of hard testing, such as you have (been). I guess that makes you special. God only knows (literally) why you were called; and I'm sure, in time, all will be revealed to you. You will see the fruits of your faithfulness. Peace and Joy,<br /><br />RJ<br />Robbie Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-38681774905019800192013-08-20T07:43:32.552+08:002013-08-20T07:43:32.552+08:00Father Luke, all I can say is I love you. You have...Father Luke, all I can say is I love you. You have been a great inspiration to me. My heart has nothing more to say but filled with love for God and our Holy Mother. Thank youTheresa Gohnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-30658255207564591662013-08-19T17:50:56.854+08:002013-08-19T17:50:56.854+08:00Happy 200th Fr Luke, and God certainly love you!
...Happy 200th Fr Luke, and God certainly love you!<br /><br />This morning when I tried to carry my 3 year-old from her bed, she said, “Don’t carry me papa, I am not a treasure.” My reply was, “You may not be a treasure box filled with gold and diamonds but you are certainly my treasure. And I want to carry you!” Fr Luke, your treasure box may not be filled with good health but I can see God, our Father, carrying you and giving you the grace to bless so many with your words.<br /><br />Guilty as charged. I seldom comment on your blog these days although I have been an ardent and faithful reader. It is my “stop and smell the roses” moment on Monday mornings before I begin my work in a hectic world. <br />Having lived a blessed life (thanks be to God), it is hard to comment when I have to learn about suffering vicariously through you, and through the many follow-up comments. Other than my well-wishes and continual prayer, any comment may sound “lightweight” and insincere.<br /><br />I hope it hearten you to know that this “silent” reader is seeking ways to live a life dedicated to God. And should suffering and hardship befall unto me, let me remember, through your example, that God’s grace is ever present.<br /><br />Looking forward to your next 200th blogs.<br />Smelling the Rosesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-16216356250628549612013-08-19T16:44:21.455+08:002013-08-19T16:44:21.455+08:00Dear Fr Luke, I am very happy to learn that you a...Dear Fr Luke, I am very happy to learn that you are now recuperating at home. God really love you and has found you a suitable stem cell donor. Praise the Lord! He has also given you the grace and strength to overcome the transplant. God is the healer and may He continue to heal you and bless you abundantly. Peggy (HOSEA) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-10284459269527320332013-08-19T15:40:19.466+08:002013-08-19T15:40:19.466+08:00Dear Fr Luke
I have been reading your blog way be...Dear Fr Luke<br /><br />I have been reading your blog way before your illness because your sharing is very inspiring and I often share with my friends what you wrote on your blog. Some have started reading your blog too though we are 'afraid' to comment. So today I shall attempt to make a few 'comments' on today's blog. The first thought that came to my mind when I read today's blog is 'you are very brave and very strong'. Don't know why. but when I came to the para where you said "I hope I am clear about today's blog. It is not about me.....This is not a plague, not a curse, but in some strange way, a very rich and also hidden but deep blessing"<br />the words touches me and my tears came down. <br />The sentence "Maybe we really should heed the old adage that we 'beware what we wish for' reminds me when sometimes we say we wish for this and that then someone will comment 'eh. better don't anyhow wish!'<br />About "those who are slow to truly 'get' what living the christian life is at it's core. Some lessons just take a longer time to sink in"..I think it's not just neophyte, but there are some 'long time' catholics who also don't 'get'it.<br />Fr Luke, I enjoy reading all your blogs and I especially like today's blog. Many of my friends (we are not your parishoners) 'like' you and are very concern about your illness and are praying for you. <br />"one day at a time" and Jesus will give you the strength to eat, sit and walk better.<br />Jesus loves you<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-32893691900297766322013-08-19T14:51:36.760+08:002013-08-19T14:51:36.760+08:00Thank you for writing even in your condition. Your...Thank you for writing even in your condition. Your words have provided much comfort to me and have provided much room for thought as well. Our journeys are different, but similar in the sense that all roads lead to God. May the good lord watch and keep you always. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-82491448322839957402013-08-19T14:27:18.201+08:002013-08-19T14:27:18.201+08:00Fr Luke thank you for sharing your good news that ...Fr Luke thank you for sharing your good news that the doctors are sending you home to recuperate. Contrary to what you shared about being 'unusable' last week God has been using you through your blogs to touch many. So do keep up your blog entries and rest well - look forward to seeing and hearing the newborn Fr Luke Fong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-75865644838442885872013-08-19T13:37:41.342+08:002013-08-19T13:37:41.342+08:00May God continue to shower His blessings upon you....May God continue to shower His blessings upon you. Rest in His love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-29890847893241137352013-08-19T12:23:16.563+08:002013-08-19T12:23:16.563+08:00Peace be with you, Fr Luke,
I rejoice with everyon...Peace be with you, Fr Luke,<br />I rejoice with everyone else you coming out of your 'tomb'! The imagery is so apt & the mystery so awesome.. this is truly something to ponder. As I read your blog this morning, the image of Hosea kept coming up?! Then it finally dawned on me that just as the Lord asked Hosea to live out, in his person, the prophetic message entrusted to him, you too, our priest, maybe are asked to embody for us, in our time, His passion death & resurrection (but not to marry a prostitute hor!! 'hor' is just singlish, no pun intended)<br /><br />What does it feel like to literally have new life? Have you been reconfigured? re-substantiated? Maybe you have superpowers now? (ok maybe i watched one too many summer blockbuster) <br /><br />But seriously, I fully agree that a more concerted effort can be made to apprise neophytes of Christian sensitivities & reality of Christian living. But I think it truly sinks into the heart only after neophytes (or anybody for that matter) have themselves gone through the baptism of which Jesus speaks, whether in a small or big way. I feel that what neophytes need are loving, responsible & well-formed godparents, fellow parishioners, ministry members or people who can journey with each neophyte after RCIA ends, so that as & when neophytes encounter the challenges, the teachable moments in their individual journey, there is ongoing support & mentoring from the community. <br /><br />What a true disciple wants is to be useful to his master & the Lord knows it. It's painful when u say u are not 'usable' right now. It is so not true & you know it :) Isaiah 49:1-6. <br /><br />shalom<br />an Anthonian<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-50669765105424348822013-08-19T10:41:07.587+08:002013-08-19T10:41:07.587+08:00Keep on blogging frLuke. You are doing what Pope ...Keep on blogging frLuke. You are doing what Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI advocates, that technology "is put in our hands to announce the Gospel." And so, thank you father. And like you usually ends your homily, "Jesus loves you"<br /><br />wtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com