Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Fr Stephen Yim Blogs His Homilies

Fr Stephen Yim has decided to enter the cyber realm.
No he hasn't joined facebook, but he has decided to post his Sunday Homilies on a blog he created recently.

Sunday Homilies
Since he already types out and prints all his homilies when he preaches, and at the many requests and positive feedback he gets from the parishioners, a simple process of copy and pasting, allows him to share his preaching in cyberspace.

For those who attend Mandarin Mass, Fr Stephen also posts up his Mandarin homilies on another blog.
主日弥撒道理
I tried to put his Mandarin homily through Google translate, and got some quite hilarious results. Like "我会先救火" which means "I will first put out the fire" is translated as "I will fire you."

So far the online feedback about the blog has been rather positive, with a few who said they were glad to be able to read the homily online, either because they are out of the country, or had to attend Mass at another parish for some reason or the other.

My recent post on taking notes at Mass, mentioned that the Pope didn't need to take notes during Mass, because all the homilies he listens to can be found online. Now with Fr Stephen's blog, those attending the Mass would also be able to read and reflect on his homilies further after they go home. Although I hope it is not a reason to not pay attention when he is preaching at Mass. And it doesn't mean that we should stop writing down our reflections at Mass, as it includes our own reflections, or words from the readings that may not be in the homily.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Why do the Catholic Priest stand in the way of Jesus Christ having a personal 24-7 relationalship with Him. Teach your people to go Straight to Jesus Christ. No confessions, only Jesus Christ can have that power.

Bell said...

To understand the deep meaning of 'Why do the Catholic Priest stand in the way' and etc... Anonymous has to attend the RCIA at any of the 30 churches in Singapore or you will forever not understand till the last day of your life... God bless those who judges.

Anonymous said...

Thank you very much for the blog Father. It has helped me so much to reflect on the readings. I normally copy the weekday homilies and send it to my friends here in Africa by email. Your good work is reaching many people.

Please continue this work, may the good Lord continue to bless you.

Anonymous said...

My husband and I read your homilies daily. They add so much to the deepening of our Faith. God's Choicest Blessings to you!

Anonymous said...

Father, indeed you have the gift, all your homily bring life the words of GOD,
May the good Lord, shower you with all the blessings that you need and thats includ, good health, Longlife, wisdom, knowledge, strenght to draw more people closer to HIM.
God Bless you.

Unknown said...

Father Yim,as clergy, since l started
reading your homilies, my approach to sharing the
word of God with the faithful that l minister to has
changed life and those l share the work of God with.
Thank you Father and may God bless you and your ministry.