tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post7443476890285879657..comments2024-03-17T22:48:00.427+08:00Comments on Reflections and Ruminations: When leaving this life is seen as an invitation to be wowedFr Luke Fonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079016104331055895noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-83960320066693056462011-12-11T03:00:41.542+08:002011-12-11T03:00:41.542+08:00Nick, I don't particularly enjoy theologumenon...Nick, I don't particularly enjoy theologumenon, so I think it would be a no-brainer about which door I'd choose. You an go into the second door by all means. I'd rather meet the one I have been praying to, loving and literally, been dying to meet all my life. :-)Fr Luke Fonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079016104331055895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-25676554315116833222011-12-11T01:26:46.701+08:002011-12-11T01:26:46.701+08:00Hi Fr thanks for sharing.
I remembered when i wa...Hi Fr thanks for sharing. <br /><br />I remembered when i was studying theolgoy, <br />the joke which went around was that when talkative theology students (the kind who can spend literally hours talking about the Heaven and life with the Blessed Trinity for instance) pass on to the life to come, there would be two doors waiting them. One would be labeled “God”. The other would be labeled “seminar about God”. Guess which one would the theology student chose? <br /> <br />Personally I began to panic as I realized that I might choose the second door.... =)Nick Chuihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18103285190618540322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-90234645684257517912011-11-20T20:56:40.418+08:002011-11-20T20:56:40.418+08:00Dear Fr Luke,
Enjoyed your blog as usual. Intrigu...Dear Fr Luke,<br /><br />Enjoyed your blog as usual. Intrigued.<br /><br />Read "The Four Last Things" by Fr Martin von Cochem a few times. It is not to attain heaven alone but to love because the ever-loving God has loved us...<br /><br />In "the Dance of life", Nouwen concluded that he used to ponder on eternal life as "life after death"; a false preoccupation...a distraction. As the clear goal of a Christian is eternal life and that is life in and with God. It is the active presence of God at the center of my living - the movement of God's Spirit within us - that gives us eternal life...<br /><br />At today's homily, we were told of the 7 works of mercy that a Christian must inculcate in their daily living before the sheep gets separated from the goats...It is only through Mother Mary's eyes and with God's immense love is all these possible.<br /><br />Father, we look for guidance for the WOW in life..Thank you for your sharing, Mat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-424944747014405442011-11-20T15:45:16.823+08:002011-11-20T15:45:16.823+08:00If I am a saint, could I let my spirit lingers aro...If I am a saint, could I let my spirit lingers around all the churches and chapels?<br />If I am a saint, could I whisper gentle loving and consoling words to the heartbroken?<br />If I am a saint, could I lovingly embrace the unloved?<br />If I am a saint, could I blow away all tears that filled with pain, anguish and hurt?<br />If only I am a saint,<br />If only when I died,<br />If only I could enter the Kingdom of Heaven.<br /><br />Bless U, Father Luke for a saintly heart!<br />Kelly :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-43872168849273392962011-11-16T20:46:33.828+08:002011-11-16T20:46:33.828+08:00Is it wrong to be curious about the reality of the...Is it wrong to be curious about the reality of the after-death? Given that death occurs as a moment, a turning point.<br /><br />It was about 3 days after my mum was cremated... I experienced her concretely with me. I didn't see her face again, but her body was right next to me - illuminated in the same way that the movie "afterwards" depicts. She beckoned me to lie on her lap for a while...<br /><br />In fact I was wowed after her death. But I do miss her dearly.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-55114778545005051092011-11-16T06:26:36.965+08:002011-11-16T06:26:36.965+08:00Fr. Barron's line couldn't be more appropr...Fr. Barron's line couldn't be more appropriate: the best way to prepare ourselves for life in the world to come is to is to cultivate our capacity for surprise.James Mertonhttp://jamesmerton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-57824294468570150482011-11-15T11:24:48.935+08:002011-11-15T11:24:48.935+08:00Reminds me what Steve Jobs said before he passed o...Reminds me what Steve Jobs said before he passed on - "Wow."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-43144785084597033852011-11-14T22:11:53.875+08:002011-11-14T22:11:53.875+08:00Dear Fr Luke
Death is such a morbid topic. Words ...Dear Fr Luke<br /><br />Death is such a morbid topic. Words associated with it are 'pantang', taboo and suay. And actually, while life is bad, death might be worse. The problem with death is that it is stll a one way ticket, and in Hamlet's words, the 'undiscover'd country from which no traveller returns'. I guess although I try to live with integrity and be good, I am no saint and thus am seriously worried about the fires of hell, where 'wowed' is going to be roughly going to be reversed into an encounter with 'demons'. <br /><br />Well, 'to be or not be, that is the question' isn't it? There is reason, but the concept of a Holy City with wonders all so long ago foretold lies in the realm of faith. However, I guess while we are in the land of the living, we should be true to ourselves and to the faith that gives us hope that someday, somewhere, we will be called to that eternal meal where God and Man at Table are Sat Down. <br /><br />sf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-74438024753519157402011-11-14T15:25:58.378+08:002011-11-14T15:25:58.378+08:00Hi Fr Luke
I would love to join you Father in thi...Hi Fr Luke<br /><br />I would love to join you Father in this path. Until March this year, I was in preparation of being wowed daily by our Loving God, rather desperately....<br /><br />Then, I realized in very tangible circumstances, He has other plans for me.....another great gift of His coming my way ;p To be honest, I was devastated initially because this means I will have to wait longer for that day to come. However, I've come to accept what He asks of me and in obedience and humility, I shall finish the work He wants me to complete.<br /><br />So, meanwhile, I'll have to stretch my neck out long to await, only He knows how long more, for me to be wowed into His Kingdom.<br /><br />Thank you Father for the regular blog on this topic. Actually, it's my favourite topic too.<br /><br />God Bless<br />Nicole, CTKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-50182389361988519342011-11-14T10:36:23.684+08:002011-11-14T10:36:23.684+08:00A reflection from Henri Nouwen In Memory of Jesus ...A reflection from Henri Nouwen In Memory of Jesus and the Saints<br /><br />"Belonging to the communion of saints means being connected with all people transformed<br />by the Spirit of Jesus. This connection is deep and intimate. Those who have lived<br />as brothers and sisters of Jesus continue to live within us, even though they have<br />died, just as Jesus continues to live within us, even though he has died.<br />We live our lives in memory of Jesus and the saints, and this memory is a real presence.<br />Jesus and his saints are part of our most intimate and spiritual knowledge of God.<br />They inspire us, guide us, encourage us, and give us hope. They are the source<br />of our constant transformation. Yes, we carry them in our bodies and thus keep<br />them alive for all with whom we live and work."<br /><br />wtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-53700075388941392312011-11-14T09:25:39.996+08:002011-11-14T09:25:39.996+08:00Hi Fr Luke,
Yes,of course,it will be 'wow'...Hi Fr Luke,<br />Yes,of course,it will be 'wow' indeed!:)sicilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823152002857436991noreply@blogger.com