Daily Word Of GodMatthew 20:17-19, 25-28 Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, and on the road he took the Twelve aside by themselves and said to them, ‘Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of man is about to be handed over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn him…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Self-Glory Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus proclaims that, if we wish to be His disciples, then we are to live in humility and not seek the self-glory;” that does not serve with a sincere heart. Ponder on, When we seek self-glory,’ often this is because…
Christ disciple must be ready to serve despite the circumstances to fulfil God's mission2nd Week of Lent : Wednesday 8th March 2023Jer. 18:18-20; Ps. 30:5-6,14-16; Mt. 20:17-28 (Ps. Wk. II) We usually expect people to whom we show affection, or we try to help to reciprocate in kind or at least demonstrate some form of…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 23:1-3, 8-12 Addressing the crowds and his disciples Jesus said, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees occupy the chair of Moses. You must therefore do and observe what they tell you; but do not be guided by what they do, since they do not practise what they preach. ‘You, however, must not…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Self-Glory Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus proclaims that, if we wish to be His disciples, then we are to live in humility and not seek the self-glory;” that does not serve with a sincere heart. Ponder on, When we seek self-glory,’ often this is because…
God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6)2nd Week of Lent : Tuesday 7th March 2023Is. 1:10,16-20; Ps. 49:8-9,16-17,21,23; Mt. 23:1-12 (Ps. Wk. II) Christ warned His disciples: “You must not allow yourselves to be called Rabbi… the greatest among you must be your servant”. Without humility and a spirit of…
Let us move away from judging and condemning others and truly become disciples of Jesus Christ2nd Week of Lent : Monday 6th March 2023Dan. 9:4-10; Ps. 78:8-9,11,13; Lk. 6:36-38 (Ps. Wk. II) In the Gospel reading, Jesus asked His disciples to practise three life-giving actions: “be compassionate” (v 36), “grant pardon” (v 37), and “give”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Transfiguration Faith: In todays Gospel, at Jesus Transfiguration He revealed His divinity and that He is the Son of God. Ponder on, in our experiences of spiritual consolations, God affirms that He is our Lord and Saviour. Is our faith in Jesus maturing daily? What…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 6:36-38 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. ‘Give, and there will be gifts for you: a full measure, pressed down,…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 17:1b-7, 9b Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as dazzling as light. And suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them;…