Kopi Talk

Serafin is a devout Catholic who has faced many challenges in her life. When she lost her husband to Covid in 2021, her family could not even attend the wake and funeral to say a final goodbye. Despite all that, Serafin has continued to give thanks and praise to God.

Alvin runs the Intan Museum, the only living Peranakan museum in Singapore. He also sits on the board of a few charities. On top of that, he lives and breathes Peranakan even in his Catholic faith.

Susan Hoon resides in Perth, Australia and faithfully listens to CatholicSG Radio. She reveals how God has paved the way for her each time she has met with obstacles.

Selena Foo shares how she encountered Our Lady through her Mum’s desire to find “THE LADY” through attending the Novena devotion. Selena also shares how Our Lady has impacted her life, and fuels her desire to walk with Jesus very closely after she was baptised.

Comparing the stories in the Bible and the Quran, Farouq sheds light on some of the “lost stories” about Mary, and illustrates how even in different holy books, God’s love for humanity is consistent in His bigger plan for salvation, by choosing Mary to bring Jesus into our world to save us.

For someone who grew up in the Bras Basah and Waterloo Street area, Jerry Tan offers more than just the scripted facts of the history of the Cathedral and the surrounding churches. He offers his own experiences, making his historical stories come alive for Catholics.

Freddie Yeo is from the movie industry. He shares what the industry expects, and how he balances it with his Catholic values. Freddie also has a huge passion for music, and shares how he complements his love for rock music with his involvement in the music ministry, where the style is very different.

A volunteer at St Joseph’s Dying Aid, Christopher Pang has helped many families see through the last chapter of a loved one's life. Sometimes, he even helps a deceased person without known family members to have a funeral Mass before burial or cremation. He shares more about his unique calling.

Due to fibroids in her uterus, Melissa Ngo had serious health issues and was unable to conceive. With age catching up with her, she and her husband desperately wanted a child. Finally, after many years of prayer, Melissa conceived, and she gave birth to a beautiful girl last month. She shares her journey, as well as some insights on what being a new mother is like.

Mariko Gomez is a Japanese Catholic living in Singapore since 1991. She shares how God planted the seed of faith in her as a child, and how God manifested in her life many years later, which led to her spreading the Good News in Japan.