Daily Word Of GodMatthew 18:21-25a, 27-28a, 29-30, 32-33 Peter went up to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times. ‘And so the kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who…
Dear Lord, help me to be merciful3rd Week of Lent (B) : Tuesday 5th March 2024Dan 3:25, 34-43; Ps. 24:4-9; 2 Tim. 1:8-10; Mt. 18:21-35 (Ps. Wk. III) The Scripture readings today replete themes familiar to the Season of Lent – humanity’s state of sinfulness, the cry to God for mercy, and the willingness of…
Dear Lord, may we humbly accept the truth that confronts our slumbering faith3rd Week of Lent (B) : Monday 4th March 20242 Kgs 5:1-15; Ps. 41:2-3, 42:3-4; Lk 4:24-30 (Ps. Wk. III) Jesus’ unfortunate rejection by the people of His own hometown raises a few questions: why did they reject Him? Would Jesus have been…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 4:24-30 Jesus came to Nazara and spoke to the people in the synagogue: ‘In truth I tell you, no prophet is ever accepted in his own country. ‘There were many widows in Israel, I can assure you, in Elijah's day, when heaven remained shut for three years and six months and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Spiritual Blindness” - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Truth about the “spiritual blindness” of His townspeople of Nazara. As such, He will not perform the expected miracles. The crowds were so furious at Jesus’ Truth, that they tried to kill Him. Ponder on, “Our…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 2:13-16, 18-22 When the time of the Jewish Passover was near Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and in the Temple he found people selling cattle and sheep and doves, and the money changers sitting there. Making a whip out of cord, he drove them all out of the Temple, sheep and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Temple” - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was furious at those who were desecrating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, through their trading and cheating. Ponder on, “We dishonour God who is physically Present to us, in the sacredness of the Holy Eucharist; in our churches. …
Lord, may I dwell always in Your temple3rd Week of Lent (B) : Sunday 3rd March 2024Ex 20:1-17; Ps. 18:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn. 2:13-25 (Ps. Wk. III) The Ten Commandments are not obsolete, although the language could stand for a little adjustment. They are just as valid – and sorely needed – today as…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Sadness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Prodigal Son” to the tax collectors and sinners. He explained that God our Father, is deeply saddened by their irresponsible and sinful living. And, God continues to hope for their conversion and acceptance…
Dear Lord, grant me that repentant grace to turn back to You, each time I sin against You2nd Week of Lent (B) : Saturday 2nd March 2024Mic 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps. 102:1-4,9-12; Lk. 15:1-3, 11-32 (Ps. Wk. II) Prophet Micah prays earnestly to God Who is incomparable in pardoning faults and showing mercy. Concordantly, the psalmist…