ADVENT prepares our hearts to be more docile to gratitude - Give thanks!THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (C) : 15th December 2024Zeph 3:14-18; (R. Ps.) Is 12: 2-6; Phil 4: 4-7; Lk 3: 10-18 (Ps. Wk. III) The apparent delight of Prophet Zephaniah to proclaim that God will redeem Israel burst into his urging everyone to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist’s Humility”: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist witnessed and proclaimed with great humility, the Truth; fearlessly, selflessly and clearly. Ponder on, “To be like John, we need to share our possessions generously, live and serve justly, and most importantly, accept the Messiah who…
St John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor, pray for usSECOND WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Saturday, 14th December 2024Ecclus 48: 1-4, 9-11; Ps. 79: 2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Mt. 17: 10-13 (Ps. Wk. II) Prophet Elijah’s deeds were many. He performed many miracles and defended the religion of Israel against idolatry. Finally, rather than letting…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist – Proclamation”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that many would reject John the Baptist’s proclamation of repentance of their sins. And, this will worsen and lead to the persecution of The Messiah. Ponder on, “If we do not desire to have sincere repentance…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 17:10-13 As they came down from the mountain the disciples put this question to Jesus, ‘Why then do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?’ ‘True’ he replied, ‘Elijah is to come to see that everything is once more as it should be; however, I tell you that Elijah…
St Lucy, Virgin & Martyr, pray for usSECOND WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Friday, 13th December 2024Is. 48: 17-19; Ps. 1: 1-4, 6; Mt. 11:16-19 (Ps. Wk. II) During a conversation, have you ever felt that the other person is not listening? This can be frustrating. But the Lord knows this pain. Today Isaiah explains…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Blindness of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the crowds for their “blindness and obstinacy” towards the Good News of Salvation. Ponder on, “Are we also at times blind to the Good News of Jesus? He offers us divine fulfilment, peace, happiness and Eternal Salvation. What…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:16-19 Jesus spoke to the crowds: ‘What comparison can I find for this generation? It is like children shouting to each other as they sit in the market place: We played the pipes for you, and you wouldn't dance; we sang dirges, and you wouldn't be mourners. ‘For John came,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the “greatness” of John the Baptist gives way to the reality of Jesus’ Divine Greatness and Glory of the Messiah. Ponder on, “No persons on this earth, no achievements in the history of humankind, and no joy is…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:11-15 Jesus spoke to the crowds: ‘I tell you solemnly, of all the children born of women, a greater than John the Baptist has never been seen; yet the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is. Since John the Baptist came, up to this present time, the…