DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Mother” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Mary was looking for her Son, whom she loved deeply. However, unlike all mothers, Mary is the “Perfect Mother” for Jesus, who is not only her Son, but also the Son of God. Ponder on, “Jesus affirmed this truth,…
Dearest Mother Mary, pray for us33rd Week in Ordinary Time (B)-The Presentation of the B.V.M. : Thursday, 21st November 2024Zec 2:14-17; Ps Lk 1:46-55; Mt 12:46-50 (Psalter Proper) The first mention of The Presentation was a reference to a church dedicated to Mary in Jerusalem in the mid-sixth century, but did not enter the liturgical…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:11a, 12-13, 15-17, 26 While the people were listening Jesus said, ‘A man of noble birth went to a distant country to be appointed king and afterwards return. He summoned ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds, telling them, “Do business with these” he told them “until I get…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Abundant Gifts” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Servant” to emphasize the responsibility of the servant towards the king’s money that was entrusted to him. The king praised him saying, “Well done, my good servant; you shall govern ten cities.” …
Dear Lord, let whatever You entrust upon my hands be put to the benefits of all who seek You33rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday, 20th November 2024 Rev 4:1-11; Ps 150:1-6; Lk 19:11-28 (Ps Wk I) The Parable of the Ten Gold Coins challenges us to reflect on how we use the gifts…
Lord, all I ask of You is to dwell in my heart that I live for others33rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Tuesday, 19th November 2024Rev 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 14:2-5; Lk 19:1-10 (Ps Wk I) Revelation is indeed a puzzling book; however, if we read carefully, there are important messages for us. The message…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Zacchaeus’ Faith and Zeal”: In today’s Gospel, Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector had great zeal to see Jesus passing by. And, when Jesus wanted to stay at his house, he publicly welcomed Him warmly to his home. Ponder on, “Unlike Zacchaeus, do we often feel hesitant…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:1-5, 7, 9-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town when a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He was anxious to see what kind of man Jesus was, but he was too short and…
Dedication of the Basilicas of Sts Peter & Paul 33rd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday, 18th November 2024Rev 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18: 35-43 (Ps Wk I) The blind man “sitting at the side of the road’’ – is an outcast, at the edge of society’s happenings. He is considered ‘useless’…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 18:35-43 As Jesus drew near to Jericho there was a blind man sitting at the side of the road begging. When he heard the crowd going past he asked what it was all about, and they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by. So he called out, ‘Jesus, Son…