tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298Sun, 10 May 2026 08:12:45 +0000InspirationSpiritual GrowthEvangelisationLovePain n SufferingPrayerEthicsYoung KidsThis is the story of my sojourn on earth. It is my hope that through the sharing of my struggles, temptations, frustrations &amp; triumphs in living my faith, you would gain insights into your own sojourn.http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (David Woon)Blogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-8401384729407329385Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:04:00 +00002023-12-25T21:44:47.598+08:00InspirationSpiritual GrowthYoung Kids&nbsp;Preparation for catechism session via Zoom This year, I completed my 8-year journey as a catechist and I must say it has been a most fulfilling adventure where I- learnt much about my beautiful Catholic faith from other catechists and through preparations of sessions;- enjoyed sharing my favourite faith stories to inspire our youths;&nbsp;Primary 6 Session on "History of the Jewish People"&http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2023/12/diary-of-little-echo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-6856846756215510633Sun, 16 May 2021 06:50:00 +00002025-10-19T11:43:21.352+08:00EvangelisationInspirationSpiritual GrowthIt has been a long while since I last binge-watched any series because I really need my beauty sleep but I gave it all up for "The Chosen":Rated a super impressive 100% by RottenTomatoes and 9.1 by IMDb, this unique crowdfunded TV series has 280 million views (as of March 2025)!What I love about it is its ability to bring stories and characters in the Gospels to life in a way that is not preachy http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2021/05/come-and-see-chosen-jesus-tv-series.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-26377752071014958Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:44:00 +00002021-04-11T16:54:31.197+08:00EvangelisationInspirationPain n SufferingPrayerSpiritual GrowthKnown as the second most important book in the world after the Bible, St Faustina's Diary has allowed us intimate glimpses of the very heart of Jesus who wanted very much to bestow his mercy to us all but sadly, many of us are simply not aware or not interested.&nbsp;From age 7, St Faustina started to have deep experiences of God and Jesus appeared to her often till her death at age 33. Her diaryhttp://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-diary-of-divine-mercy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-4167127199250146633Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:25:00 +00002020-12-29T18:51:20.947+08:00EvangelisationInspirationIf Jesus were born in our digital age, I believe He would fully embrace digital technologies to share the Good News and make disciples of all social media platforms!Here're 3 key social media digital statistics as of July 2020:More than half the world population (7.8 billion) are active social media usersThe top 5 social media platforms are Facebook, Youtube, WhatsApp, WeChat &amp; InstagramUsershttp://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2020/12/how-to-evangelise-in-digital-age.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-3714691404427460722Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:20:00 +00002020-06-20T18:20:49.960+08:00Spiritual Growth Fr Mike Schmitz is known to be an excellent communicator who can connect easily with teens and I have compiled a comprehensive playlist of his Youtube videos here which I believe would resonate with teens today.&nbsp; The playlist contains talks that cover a wide range of topics affecting today's teens, including difficult questions on suicide, relationships, prayer, love and even God Himselfhttp://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2020/06/answers-to-difficult-faith-questions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-1753316133213145736Sun, 31 May 2020 11:34:00 +00002020-06-14T15:58:37.202+08:00InspirationPain n SufferingSpiritual GrowthWe all want to avoid suffering but we know that suffering is inevitable, for both believers and non-believers. The ageless question of "Why does a good God allow suffering?" has baffled many over the centuries but actually, the answer became crystal clear ever since the coming of Christ... As a Leukemia survivor, Fr Luke Fong is no stranger to suffering and shares with us his personal experiencehttp://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-ultimate-spiritual-resource.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-6283540870910176165Wed, 27 May 2020 04:44:00 +00002020-06-14T15:57:00.158+08:00InspirationSpiritual Growth We all love a good story especially one with heroes fighting villains against impossible odds and then finally triumphing against them!&nbsp; And so, heeding the call of Fr Terence Kesavan to share stories of faith in accordance with the Storytelling theme of this year's World Communications Day (#WCDweavingstories) on 24 May 2020, I would like to share personal stories as well as my http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2020/05/stories-on-power-of-rosary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-9047712308036708474Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:24:00 +00002018-08-07T08:26:33.563+08:00EvangelisationInspirationSpiritual Growth <!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US ZH-CN X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2018/08/divine-preaching.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-1136596706489872237Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:49:00 +00002017-03-13T20:53:36.343+08:00InspirationSpiritual GrowthThese days, I often hear Christians say things like "better to fast from bad habits" or "more important to be kind" whenever the topic of Fasting comes up. True, we should not neglect being kind and must always avoid sin but that does not mean fasting is no longer useful for our spiritual growth. In the days of Jesus, fasting is an important practice and Jesus Himself encourages it (Matthew 6:http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2017/03/is-fasting-still-relevant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-1303911795496710938Sun, 20 Nov 2016 10:34:00 +00002016-11-21T08:26:47.918+08:00InspirationLoveSpiritual Growth<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-SG ZH-CN X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2016/11/there-is-no-wrath-in-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-4930846757543502612Sat, 18 Jun 2016 07:00:00 +00002016-06-28T08:37:15.481+08:00InspirationSpiritual GrowthI am writing this reflection while travelling on a coach from Lourdes to Barcelona.It was spiritually uplifting to visit Lourdes; to drink from the miracle spring, to celebrate the Eucharist at the spot where Mother Mary appeared to St Bernadette, to take the holy bath &amp; to join in the candlelight procession. But what struck me most is this little haven that is free from the massive crowds http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2016/06/an-unexpected-haven.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-3872485428369933264Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:17:00 +00002016-04-26T08:28:30.413+08:00EvangelisationInspirationI named my Wifi network "GodLovesYou" - what about you? This is one simple yet powerful way to evangelise and touch hearts because sometimes it takes less than 32 characters to brighten one's day! If Jesus were here today, I believe He would choose the following: GodCaresForYou PeaceBeWithYou RejoiceAndBeGlad IamWithYou GodMadeYouSpecial DoNotWorry LoveOneAnother Here's how you can change thehttp://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2016/04/what-name-would-jesus-give-to-his-wifi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-3869174089628911857Sun, 04 May 2014 10:04:00 +00002014-05-04T18:04:22.837+08:00EvangelisationInspirationLoveSpiritual GrowthThese days, we hardly hear good news in the press... but there is a piece of good news that deserves maximum publicity; news that will change lives, bring peace and imbue our very being with meaning.&nbsp; And this piece of news is aptly presented in a short and thoroughly engaging video - in fact, the entire Bible (from Genesis to Revelation) is summarized here: "He said to them, "How http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2014/05/best-news-of-all-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-2038765066629823265Fri, 03 Jan 2014 13:43:00 +00002014-01-03T22:03:02.428+08:00InspirationSpiritual Growth [Note: This story is extracted from Nil Guillemette's "Love Never Ends - God Tales For Young And Old (Volume 25)"] That evening there was an atmosphere of discontent in the sacristy among the various accessories of divine worship. It had started earlier in the day when an apprentice-sacristan had confused a purificator with a finger towel, and this had hurt the purificator's feelings. http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2014/01/be-who-you-are.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-3990653894498652880Sun, 11 Aug 2013 02:28:00 +00002013-08-11T10:33:05.581+08:00InspirationSpiritual GrowthIn the movie Pacific Rim, humans are able to take on huge monsters by controlling giant robots through a neural link:&nbsp; What about us fighting huge spiritual monsters like Pride, Lust and Greed? Shouldn't we establish a spiritual handshake daily with God?http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2013/08/initiating-spiritual-handshake-in-321.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-636580815744662701Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:41:00 +00002012-08-22T08:41:31.298+08:00Pain n SufferingSpiritual GrowthEarly this morning, I spotted a snail along the footpath. I knew from experience that there is a high chance it might be squashed by walkers who don't usually look down as they walk. Hence, I decided to pick it up and place it on the grass patch. However, it resisted my efforts with all its might probably because it thought I was trying to harm it! Then it dawned on me that very often, we humans http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2012/08/letting-go.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-3111336074771743645Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:51:00 +00002011-09-04T17:53:09.642+08:00Spiritual GrowthI was shocked when a friend was recently diagnosed with cancer. He was younger than me and had been in the pink of health. Fortunately, the cancer was discovered early and surgery was sufficient to save his life... Sin is like disease. Minor sins (venial sins) like laziness and jealously are similar to the common flu and cough which can be easily cured. Major sins (mortal sins) like murder and http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2011/09/spiritual-checkup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-1484904500837571031Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:03:00 +00002011-07-23T16:46:14.592+08:00InspirationThe past few months had been one long roller-coaster ride for me in my workplace and I was not sure how I could survive... Many challenging problems still await me till the end of the year but God sent me an angel to tell me that He is with me and with Him, nothing is impossible. This angel is Nick Vujicic (pronounced 'vooy-cheech') - a man soaring on wings above challenges way way beyond mine: http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2011/07/if-you-think-lifes-tough-and-unfair.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-928174251336318276Sun, 19 Jun 2011 07:27:00 +00002011-06-19T15:32:11.355+08:00InspirationI was touched by the recent RCIA lesson on 16 June 2011 where Fr Anthony Hutjes shared a simple yet powerful story (I might have gotten some details wrong): During the period of the second World War, an Amercian soldier got up a bus in Sweden and sat beside a Swede. He boasted about democracy in the United States where anyone could walk into the White House to look for the President. The Swede http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2011/06/divine-solidarity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-5372504244850398821Sun, 29 May 2011 03:04:00 +00002014-04-27T10:02:22.839+08:00InspirationSpiritual Growth You probably never thought about sainthood as your vocation because of common wrong perceptions of saints: •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Must be a priest or a nun •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Must lead boring contemplative lives •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Must do lots of menial tasks without complaints •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Must suffer much through sickness, injustice or attacks by evil spirits •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Must behttp://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2011/05/viable-spiritual-career-path.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-4421341031973983231Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:47:00 +00002011-04-01T07:47:28.433+08:00Spiritual GrowthIf you think about WoW all day long, you're a gamer. If you can't stop thinking about work even after work, you're a workaholic. If you're constantly thinking about how to make more money in lesser time, you're an entrepreneur. If you contemplate about God and His Kingdom every moment, you're a saint...&nbsp; &amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;gt;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;p&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;&amp;http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2011/04/our-dominant-thoughts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-535667099415116628Sun, 23 Jan 2011 01:44:00 +00002011-01-23T09:44:59.034+08:00PrayerSpiritual GrowthOn Christmas Eve, I was down with a terrible sore throat and went to see a doctor in the morning. I had been working long hours and really needed a good afternoon nap but somehow I just couldn't sleep a wink! So I prayed. Minutes passed. An hour passed. And I was still awake! So I decided to get up and do something instead of wasting time! Then I saw my wife working very hard to clean the whole http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2011/01/thank-god-for-not-answering-my-prayers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-8621858755355159065Sat, 30 Oct 2010 10:00:00 +00002011-04-01T07:50:25.004+08:00EthicsInspirationIn modern affluent societies like Singapore, it is so easy to take things for granted and be insensitive to underprivileged people around us. Here is a good wake-up call for all of us that on the last day, we will need to give an account of how we have used our wealth, talents and blessings for the Kingdom of God and His people: "But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2010/10/cents-sensitivity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-1205352089545038471Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:59:00 +00002010-04-11T13:59:51.813+08:00InspirationSpiritual GrowthI have just watched the movie "Therese" with my wife. Though it was too short to fully portray the extraordinary life of St Therese of Lisieux, it deeply touched me and reminded me of my sinfulness and how much I have taken God for granted amidst the distractions of modern society. St Therese's "Little Way" is a wondrous inspiration to me; we need not do great things to become a saint, only http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2010/03/little-way-to-god.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22726298.post-4074499417982525577Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:31:00 +00002009-02-15T00:02:45.478+08:00InspirationSpiritual GrowthWith the financial crisis, it is evident now that there is no foolproof investment... in the material world.Fortunately, in the spiritual world, all investments are foolproof because they are not based on fallible human systems but an infallible divine system.Invest time in prayer, almsgiving, penance, fasting, and especially in the Mass, where much spiritual graces are poured out not only for http://sojournermemoirs.blogspot.com/2009/02/foolproof-investment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (David Woon)1