Lord God, be gracious to our hearts longing to welcome YouTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Friday 20th December 2024Is. 7:10-14; Ps. 23:1-6; Lk. 1:26-38 (Ps. Wk. III) Prophet Isaiah had us revisit the ordeal of King Ahaz who was perturbed by the demands of the kingdom of Syria and Israel to battle against Assyria.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Annunciation” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, when Mary said “Yes” to God our Father’s Will that she become the Mother of Jesus, the Messiah, the world was instantly transformed into a People of God with Divine Hope of Salvation. Ponder on, “This Truth dispelled our…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1: 26-33, 38 The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, so highly favoured! The Lord is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Miracles” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the angel Gabriel announced to Zechariah that Elizabeth his wife will conceive a son, John. However, Zechariah doubted. Ponder on, “To believe in God’s Providence and His miracles, we are called to transcend our human limitations, doubts and fears.…
Lord, help me to wholeheartedly conform to Your will and wayTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Thursday 19th December 2024Jdg. 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps. 70:3-6, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 (Ps. Wk. III) The Book of Judges relates to us that during the reign of the Philistines over the Israelites, an angel of the Lord came to visit…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:13-14, 18-20, 24-25 The angel said to Zechariah, ‘Do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. He will be your joy and delight and many will rejoice at his birth. Zechariah said to the…
Lord, purify our desires, that our actions truly be humane and holy THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Wednesday 18th December 2024Jer. 23:5-8; Ps. 71:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt. 1:18-24 (Ps. Wk. III) The prophet Jeremiah (prophesied between 626 - 586 B.C.) spoke about the raising up of a “...virtuous Branch {Messianic title — Is 4:2}...…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:18-21, 24 This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a man of honour and wanting to spare her publicity, decided…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Intervention” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, we see how God chose Mary and Joseph to be the parents of Jesus, the Messiah. Ponder on, “Like Mary and Joseph, we are called to trust God totally in our lives. We are not to be afraid, of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Prophesy of the Messiah” – Faith: Kings and successful people become famous because of their achievements or inheritance. But, Jesus, the Messiah’s Greatness, was prophesised long before His Incarnation. Ponder on, “This historical event is possible only with Divine Providence revealing His Mystery. Do we still…
