DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist’s Joy” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist heard that great crowds were going to Jesus to be Baptised; filled with great joy he proclaimed, “He must grow greater; I must grow less.” Ponder on, “Unlike John, do we ‘compare and compete’…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Messiah as Healer” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus willingly cured the man who was covered with a skin-disease; when he begged Him to cure him. Ponder on, “Jesus cures us of our illnesses, and desires that our relationship with Him become deeper and more personal. …
Daily Word Of GodLuke 5:12-16 Jesus was in one of the towns when suddenly a man appeared, covered with a skin-disease. Seeing Jesus he fell on his face and implored him saying, ‘Sir, if you are willing you can cleanse me.’ He stretched out his hand, and touched him saying, ‘I am willing. Be cleansed.’…
The Word of God is ever active and living -Listen to The Word!Friday after Epiphany : 10th January 20251 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 (Ps Wk II) Both the first reading and the Gospel emphasise the importance of staying connected to God through prayer. Jesus often withdrew Himself to a lonely place and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Messiah Reveals Himself” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus returned to Nazara. In the synagogue, He revealed that the sacred texts of the Prophet Isaiah, that He proclaimed to them, is being fulfilled; that He is the awaited Messiah. Ponder on, “God constantly ‘reveals’ His Presence…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 4:16-22a Jesus came to Nazara, where he had been brought up, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day as he usually did. He stood up to read, and they handed him the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Unrolling the scroll he found the place where it is written: The…
The Word of God is ever active and living -Listen to The Word!Thursday after Epiphany : 9th January 20251 Jn 4:19 – 5:4; Ps 71:1-2, 14-15, 17; Lk 4:14-22 (Ps Wk II) The Word of God is ever active and living (Heb 4:12). Hence, procrastination is not the nature of God’s Word. In the Synagogue…
Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of St John the EvangelistWednesday after Epiphany : 8th January 20251 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 71:1-2, 10-13; Mk 6:45-52 (Ps Wk II) Our love is perfect only when the Triune God becomes the centre of our relationship. God the Father, through the Son, shows us what perfect love is…
Daily Word Of GodMark 6:46-52 After saying goodbye to the crowd Jesus went off into the hills to pray. When evening came, the boat was far out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. He could see that they were hard pressed in their rowing, for the wind was against them; and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Protective Love” – Faith: In today’s Gospel episode, Jesus was concerned for His apostles’ safety, as they were battling with a storm at sea. He walked on the sea towards them, and got into their boat; and the storm subsided. Ponder on, “Jesus is always…