Fr. John Hodgson reminded us that a Novena is a time of waiting, praying and trusting in God. Through Diane's story, he showed how fear can be transformed into thanksgiving when we recognize that "God doesn't hurt us" but offers healing and grace. Like Diane, we are invited to hold our worries in God's loving heart through Mary.

As the Redemptorists enter a time of change, we accompany them in prayer and trust. "God holds a mystery," and Mary brings us to Jesus, sending us forth to proclaim "the good things that God has done" in our lives.

- Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. John Hodgson, C.Ss.R. (5 September 2026)

“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love “- St Mother Teresa.

St. Mother Teresa is an exemplary example of a missionary disciple, but she understood that charity begins at home. But of course, Mother Mary is the first and perfect missionary disciple. After the annunciation, Mary went in haste and carried Jesus to bring joy to her cousin Elizabeth.

Mary teaches us that when we carry Jesus our heart, we bring the presence of Jesus to others especially to the ones who do not know Him. We can make a spiritual impact to people we meet each day.

Mother Mary shows us that true devotion matures into discipleship. We are all called not only to pray and intercede for others but to invite them to encounter Jesus through Mary by the witness of our lives and hopefully lead them to their own experience of Jesus through the Novena Devotion and the upcoming Annual Procession.

Saturday Novena Devotion by Br. Celestine Toh, C.Ss.R (29 August 2026)

In this homily, Fr. Peter Wee reflected on Jesus' call: "You will be my witnesses." Christian life is not only about "me and Jesus," but about bringing Christ to the world through our words, character, behaviour, and daily encounters.

Like Mary, whose faithful life proclaimed God's love even in silence, we are called to be credible witnesses wherever. Our patience, kindness, speech and treatment of others - at home, at work, of even while waiting in queue - should reveal God's presence.

Fr. Peter reminded us that the Gospel must first transform us before it can be recognized through us. Like Mary, may we become credible witnesses of Jesus - not only by what we say, but by the lives we lead.

- Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Peter Wee, C.Ss.R. (22 August 2026)

Reflecting on the parable of the Prodigal Son, Fr. Simon reminds us that at the heart of the story is the compassionate and unconditional love of God, a Father who always welcomes His children home with open arms.

Yet reconciliation is more than simply confessing our sins. It is a conversion of the heart: recognising where we have fallen, returning to God, and sincerely desiring to change. Even when we struggle with habitual sins and repeated failures, God never tires of inviting us back to Him.

Fr. Simon then challenges us to go one step further. Having experienced God’s mercy ourselves, can we become instruments of that same mercy to others—especially those who no longer come to church or feel distant from God?

Through patience, kindness, forgiveness, compassion and a non-judgmental heart, our lives can help others encounter God.

Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Simon Tan, C.Ss.R. (15 August 2026)

Fr. Glenn related a story of 2 soldiers in WWII akin to the Good Samaritan story. An American soldier, John met 2 Japanese snipers as he came out of a cave in Okinawa, carrying a wounded boy. John tended to the wounds of the Japanese boy and the 2 Japanese snipers let him go. Years later, John wrote to the Japanese newspaper relating this event and Ishibashi, one of the Japanese soldiers contacted him and they became friends. This is akin to the Good Samaritan story where a man was beaten up along the road between Jericho and Jerusalem and was left for dead. A priest and a Levite passed by, but walked away. Instead, a Samaritan, who was considered an outcast by the Israelites, tended to the man’s wounds and brought him to the inn to recuperate.

On reflection, usually we should disinfect the wound with wine and then apply oil to soothe the wound. The Samaritan did the opposite. Oil before Wine- because it is sacramental. When we do something good, it is sacramental.

Our challenge is-who is my neighbour? When we love our neighbour, we make Jesus know and Mary known, increasing our faith as well.

Jesus’ greatest commandment is to love God and love our neighbour as ourselves.

- Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Glenn De Cruz, C.Ss.R. (8 August 2026)

On the Feast of Saint Alphonsus, Fr. Ino reflected on the saint's lifelong struggle with scrupulosity - an excessive fear of sin and of not being good enough before God. Through relatable and daily life examples, Fr. Ino reminds us that not every mistake, distraction or forgotten responsibility is a sin.

Despite his own struggles, Saint Alphonsus did not become rigid or fearful; instead, he grew in compassion, understanding and love, eventually becoming the patron saint of moral theologians. His life reminds us that while rules have their place, faith is ultimately about the heart - trusting in God's love and extending that love to others.

Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Victorino Cueto, C.Ss.R. (1 August 2026)

Mary stands faithfully at the foot of the cross witnessing the suffering of her son, Jesus. Before Jesus died, He loves us so much that he gave His mother to you and I as a spiritual mother.

In addition to physical suffering, many of us also suffer mental and emotional suffering. However, could we be also contributing to other people’s mental torture, especially our loved ones? Our loving and caring actions and intentions can affect our children and family in a negative way.

But we take comfort, with Mary as a mother, we can cultivate a positive mindset of hope and faith to in our journey towards God.

If our relationship with God is constant and faithful, with personal prayer time, we will be able to start seeing the wisdom of our suffering and to recognise the power of God in our lives.

Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Simon Tan, C.Ss.R. (24 July 2026)

What does Mary mean when she proclaims, “My soul magnifies the Lord”? Brother Albert reflects that, just as a magnifying glass does not make something greater but helps us see it more clearly, Mary does not make God greater. Instead, through her faith, trust and surrender, she allows God’s greatness to become more visible through her life.

Like Mary, we face uncertainty, worries and struggles. Yet we must be mindful of what we choose to magnify. When we magnify our problems, fears and failures, they can overshadow our awareness of God’s presence.

Mary reminds us to magnify God, not our fears. When we choose prayer, trust, love, and service, God's goodness shines through our lives. May Our Mother of Perpetual Help lead us closer to Jesus, so that we too can proclaim: "My soul magnifies the Lord."

-Saturday Novena Devotion by Br. Albert Khoo, C.Ss.R. (18 July 2026)