tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post7851073047536047934..comments2024-03-17T22:48:00.427+08:00Comments on Reflections and Ruminations: Wounds - our touch points with GodFr Luke Fonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079016104331055895noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-2966059877333803872013-06-16T20:17:57.099+08:002013-06-16T20:17:57.099+08:00Hi Fr Luke I have been readin yr blog regularly n ...Hi Fr Luke I have been readin yr blog regularly n have gained much insight n strength,More than you can imagine. I am undergoing a 8 cycle chemo treatment for breast cancer .. round 2 .. relapse after 8 years. Your insight has been such great source of "sweetness" when we began to see suffering not as the world sees it but as God would it makes it worthwhile. You truly are a gift to us Fr Luke. Always united in prayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-81710194629051057742013-06-15T09:21:36.530+08:002013-06-15T09:21:36.530+08:00Good post, Fr. Luke. Thank you. Especially that pa...Good post, Fr. Luke. Thank you. Especially that part about our wounds being a lifeline to God through holy acceptance. Brilliant.<br /><br />There is another kind of wound, or woundedness that I see (all too often) around . And that is the pain of watching someone you love, suffer so horribly. I know a friend who, for quite some time now, has had to watch his wife slowly waste away; having lost most of her motor functions, and now her mental faculties as well. She was someone who was so full of life: no one could have predicted it would come to this.<br /> <br />I cannot imagine the pain he's going through. Sometimes I think the pain is as great as , if not more than, the pain endured by the afflicted person. I think then, of our Blessed Mother, watching her only Son, at the hands of His torturers, and then look on while He withered away and died upon the Cross. Tell me, what greater pain is there than that? I cannot even imagine.<br /><br />God love you,<br />Robbie Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-73306907889626712342013-06-13T22:37:51.468+08:002013-06-13T22:37:51.468+08:00“..........I need to be thankful for this wound th...“..........I need to be thankful for this wound that I have, as it is literally my lifeline.......”<br /><br /> I tend to agree with that for sometimes, it is through these very wounds that we are ‘healed’. Though each of us is unique in our own way, there are some experiences that as human beings we share in common – such as the inevitability of death and the ability to love ( even if it is only love of self). Love wounds and causes suffering . Yet, strangely enough, it is through the power of love that God transforms and heals the wounds of love.<br /><br />In a recent posting on FB, I was quite taken by what Pope Francis said, “ ..... the mercy of Jesus is not just a sentiment, but a force that gives life.......” and I was ruminating on what this ‘force’ could be when we were told last night at our Bible sharing to read Luke 7:36-8:3, to prepare for this Sunday. I realized that this was what Divine Forgiveness could do.........it could release this force/ the power of love and transform the woman ( the town’s sinner) into a totally different person. No longer bowed down by shame of her past/ her sins, she dared to take a place amongst all Simon the Pharisee’s guests and lovingly ministered to Jesus- giving Him the attention befitting of an honoured guest ( which Simon had with-held) Thus, this force or the power of love is life-giving!<br /><br />So it would seem that, sometimes ,it is through our wounds and woundedness that God uses to ‘show’ us to ourselves and thence recognizing ourselves and owning our own weaknesses, we would be more ready to be compassionate to others, opening ourselves to transformation (metanoia?).........that’s how He gives us a new heart!<br /><br />Thank you for a beautiful sharing. God bless you, Fr<br /><br />tessa<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-15021086503487918052013-06-13T15:08:08.847+08:002013-06-13T15:08:08.847+08:00As FAITH strongly lives in you whenever I read you...As FAITH strongly lives in you whenever I read your blog and glad that you overcome it even you are tested and tempted but never give up your FAITH in GOD.<br /><br />As my friend said FAITH stands for Forwarding All Issues To Heaven.<br /><br />God's strength continues to be with you always<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-17626130511981528312013-06-13T12:07:41.454+08:002013-06-13T12:07:41.454+08:00"I cannot swim, I cannot run." Yet you r..."I cannot swim, I cannot run." Yet you remain thankful and faithful to God. Thank you for sharing this journey with us and uplifting us while you still lie in bed. <br />Much love, Matthew and Melanie Phua from OLPS. (we were participants in one of your ME weekends). <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-47569424627147683202013-06-12T23:36:12.926+08:002013-06-12T23:36:12.926+08:00Dear Fr Luke,
Thank you for your beautiful writin...Dear Fr Luke,<br /><br />Thank you for your beautiful writings and sharings. Honestly I cant imagine what you are going thru but having journeyed with other people with serious illnesses, I can see the value of suffering especially thru your eyes. You wont remember me but I was the secretary at Novena church years back when you were a young man searching for direction. You have grown into a wonderful, holy man, constantly searching to do God's will. Young people today need mentors like you. So I will continue to pray that God will heal you and give you back to us.<br /><br />I have been truly touched by many points in your latest sharing, so thank you. God bless you and watch over you closely. I praise God for you.<br />Love and Peace, mbMarian Bennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-21966541437952111292013-06-12T13:30:18.536+08:002013-06-12T13:30:18.536+08:00Great to see you Fr Luke! Through your wounds, I h...Great to see you Fr Luke! Through your wounds, I have looked forward to Mondays on your postings! I have shared it on facebook with my sec 2 teens. Repetition is the first law of learning and I pray and believe that even if one of them opens up your blog and read, one heart is being touched. Love and God Bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420218785246346371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-77849275906428224392013-06-12T11:28:35.507+08:002013-06-12T11:28:35.507+08:00May God heal you Fr Luke,your words of wisdom is t...May God heal you Fr Luke,your words of wisdom is the guiding force toward 'The Triune God' for all of us.Amen!!!:) <br />Sicilysicilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823152002857436991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-36020409692605341362013-06-11T13:06:06.843+08:002013-06-11T13:06:06.843+08:00Dear Fr Luke,
Thank you for your post. God truly ...Dear Fr Luke,<br /><br />Thank you for your post. God truly works in the most wonderful ways! Praise be to God!<br /><br />I have recently returned from a retreat and unlike other retreats which i've been to, instead of feeling refreshed and revitalized, I felt very much burdened. Reason being that it was during the retreat when I have discovered that the wound i thought i have received healing is still very raw. I started questioning how much have I truly surrendered to God and whether the "healing" i though i have received was nothing but just mere pride on my part. In one of the meditation session, I've seen myself handing over all the broken pieces to our Lord Jesus but yet I did not feel any better after that prayer session... and I have been wondering why.<br /><br />After reading your post, it struck me that perhaps i should bring the wound to prayer without the fixation of seeking healing...but rather, to contemplate on how the Lord is using this wound, this journey of "liv(ing) out the pains of true committed marital love despite a seemingly loveless marriage" to draw me even closer to him... to enable me to do His work...<br /><br />Thank you Fr. Luke for being such a prayerful priest and being docile to the Spirit and constantly availing yourself to mediate God's love and mercy to His people. <br /><br />Keeping you in prayer.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-22658628750373659392013-06-11T00:18:09.836+08:002013-06-11T00:18:09.836+08:00Dear Father Luke
Thank you for your post and photo...Dear Father Luke<br />Thank you for your post and photo. It gave me a chance to 'visit' and see how you're doing as I'm not sure if visitors are allowed. Especially during your treatment period for fear of infection. It's always uplifting for me to read your reflection as God always have a message for me. You're His shepherd in looking after His flock who may be lost amidst hurts, woundedness and a shallow faith. One who has been hurt at the confessional and could not bring herself to confession again!<br /><br />May God bless you and grant your intentions Father Luke. May God bless your family and caregivers with grace and strength to care for you. Keeping you in my daily prayers. <br /><br />ElaineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853204965986587589.post-8080165656473796692013-06-10T10:23:44.883+08:002013-06-10T10:23:44.883+08:00I hope you can get over the physical and spiritual...I hope you can get over the physical and spiritual mountain you are facing. I used to be proud of my physical state, but was humbled in my recovery from a horrific road accident in 2011. I endured 4 major and 3 minor operations and 4 long months in a hospital bed. Plus more than a year of learning to walk again. <br /><br />The low moments were the hardest to get over.<br /><br />I came to the realisation, eventually, that I used to be on an unsustainable path and in much need for a correction. The accident provided me with the opportunity to review everything, and set myself up for the real recovery - not just my physical injuries - but my relationships with everyone and everything. <br /><br />Was it divine intervention? I am a remade man now. I no longer smoke and I am, ironically, healthier now than I had been before the accident. I think it was.<br /><br />May you live long and prosper too.Hawkeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10371908250980229434noreply@blogger.com