Lord, deepen our faith in YouTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Tuesday 17th December 2024Gen 49: 1-2, 8-10; (Ps) 71: 1-4, 7-8, 17; Mt. 1: 1-17 (Ps. Wk. III) Have you ever been awed by the intricacy of your own ancestral roots? Reading the ancestry of Jesus in Advent gives us a richer and more…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:1-2a, 6b, 11b, 16-17 Roll of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac …. David was the father of Solomon …. Then the deportation to Babylon took place. Jacob was the father Joseph the husband of Mary; of her was born…
God never cease to bless our day THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Monday 16th December 2024Num 24:2-7, 15-17; Ps. 24: 4-9; Mt. 21: 23-27 (Ps. Wk. III) Advent is also a season of awe and marvel because our eyes are opened to see the fulfillment of the many incidents and prophecies of the prophets…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fear of the Truth of God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the chief priests and elders challenged Jesus’ authority of chasing the money changers out of the Temple. They always acted in fear of losing their power and reputation. Ponder on, “Likewise, if we are fearful…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 21:23-27 Jesus had gone into the Temple and was teaching, when the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him and said, ‘What authority have you for acting like this? And who gave you this authority?’ In reply Jesus said to them, ‘And I will ask you a…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 3:10-17 When all the people asked John, ‘What must we do, then?’ he answered, ‘If anyone has two tunics he must share with the one who has none, and the one with something to eat must do the same.’ There were tax collectors, too, who came for baptism, and these said…
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…