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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 12 MIN

Appreciation and Joy even in midst of Sufferings

from Novena Preaching @ Novena Church · host Novena Church

The theme of the 3rd week of Advent is joy. How do we feel the joy of Christmas in the midst of all our struggles?Fr Simon reflects on his upcoming 28th Sacerdotal anniversary and the word ‘appreciation’ comes to mind. Appreciation of encounters with people of faith who still trust in God despite their sufferings, people who have supported the Novena church and all these have contributed to the joy of his priesthood. With this attitude, let us appreciate whatever blessings others have brought unto us and lift us up in joy.We also ask God to give us joy in the midst of suffering.- Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Simon Tan, C.Ss.R. (13 Dec 2025)

The theme of the 3rd week of Advent is joy. How do we feel the joy of Christmas in the midst of all our struggles?Fr Simon reflects on his upcoming 28th Sacerdotal anniversary and the word ‘appreciation’ comes to mind. Appreciation of encounters with people of faith who still trust in God despite their sufferings, people who have supported the Novena church and all these have contributed to the joy of his priesthood. With this attitude, let us appreciate whatever blessings others have brought unto us and lift us up in joy.We also ask God to give us joy in the midst of suffering.- Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Simon Tan, C.Ss.R. (13 Dec 2025)

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The theme of the 3rd week of Advent is joy. How do we feel the joy of Christmas in the midst of all our struggles?Fr Simon reflects on his upcoming 28th Sacerdotal anniversary and the word ‘appreciation’ comes to mind. Appreciation of encounters...

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