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I found myself saying, “I think I am too proud to think that way. Or perhaps I don’t trust the people around me enough.” In my recent session with my spiritual director, I spoke from a place of frustration and disappointment. I ended by concluding that I was to blame—that I needed to be fixed, that I must learn to be humble. In response, she gently pointed out that my frustration and disappointment were not failures, but deeply human experiences. Then she asked me, “Where are

It begins with the discovery of our passion, which is closely connected to our calling. When we are given the right environment to dream, that passion grows wilder and bigger. With the right tools to plan, those wild and ambitious dreams start to look possible. In a nutshell, that’s what JumpStart does. Then comes execution. This is the stage where most people struggle to move forward. It almost feels like there’s an invisible force pulling us back into our comfort zone whene

Lunar New Year is a special season of coming home. For many Chinese families, it is a time to gather with parents, grandparents, uncles, aunties, and cousins. It's a time to return to the family we were born into and raised in. Going back can be more than just a visit. It can be deeply powerful. Our early family shapes how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we understand the world. Even if we move far away, even across oceans, we may still notice familiar fami

“What happens when you pay attention to the desires God has placed in your heart? And what would happen if you don’t?" We had the privilege of reflecting on these questions at our recent JumpStart monthly follow-up session. These questions brought clarity to our mission. Most of us have experienced being stuck, and it’s not a good state to be in. At those times, our dreams can feel like a mountain too hard to move. When we pay attention to the movement in our lives, we begin

Driving down the highway during an off-peak period, I was caught off guard when the vehicles ahead of me began to slow down. I assumed there must have been an accident, only to realise that the police were conducting a traffic check. Almost immediately, thoughts began to race through my mind: “Did I bring my driver’s licence?” “Is my car’s road tax up to date?” My heart started pounding, and I felt nervous and uneasy. While I was still some distance away from the checkpoint,

For much of my life, I lived under a subconscious script: “My existence is a burden.” This belief shaped how I presented myself to the world. I adopted the role of the “good girl” — careful, compliant, and ever-conscious not to cause disruption, trouble, or inconvenience to others. This deep-seated narrative influenced how I carried myself, how I connected with others, and even how I led. Despite being placed in prominent position in my local parish, I consistently played sm

The theme of courage has been filling my heart lately partly due to recent events. When asked how would he liked to be remembered, Charlie Kirk answered with conviction that he would like to be remembered for the courage of his faith. That got me to ask myself: "Am I living courageously for my faith?". The experience of the love of God compel us to change our way, to repent from our sins and return to the heart of the Father. From the Sacred Heart of Jesus flows the wellsprin

Sitting before a bowl of steaming noodle soup, Jesus ordered a glass of iced lemon coke. Watching Him through the rising steam, I began to share my heart — how deeply I desire to lead others to Him, yet lately I’ve been questioning whether this desire is even genuine. The fruits seem slow to come, and people are leaving the community. Jesus listened quietly as I spoke — patient, attentive, and gentle — while He enjoyed His bowl of noodles. When I had finished, He looked at me

“ Yes, I have. I do that every day. If not for an hour, I will pray for 30 minutes.” During a recent 8-day Ignatian silent retreat that I...

When I came to the Catholic faith, the scripture from John 10: 10 seized my heart. It was a promise from Jesus that He came to give me...

How Can I Be Secure in a Relationship? A young person recently asked me this, and the question struck a chord. Haven’t we all been there?...

The lunar new year has just passed. During the celebrations, there was the usual excitement of my childhood anticipation for the...