Daily Word Of GodMatthew 17:10-13 As they came down from the mountain the disciples put this question to Jesus, ‘Why then do the scribes say that Elijah has to come first?’ ‘True’ he replied, ‘Elijah is to come to see that everything is once more as it should be; however, I tell you that Elijah…
St Lucy, Virgin & Martyr, pray for usSECOND WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Friday, 13th December 2024Is. 48: 17-19; Ps. 1: 1-4, 6; Mt. 11:16-19 (Ps. Wk. II) During a conversation, have you ever felt that the other person is not listening? This can be frustrating. But the Lord knows this pain. Today Isaiah explains…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Blindness of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the crowds for their “blindness and obstinacy” towards the Good News of Salvation. Ponder on, “Are we also at times blind to the Good News of Jesus? He offers us divine fulfilment, peace, happiness and Eternal Salvation. What…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:16-19 Jesus spoke to the crowds: ‘What comparison can I find for this generation? It is like children shouting to each other as they sit in the market place: We played the pipes for you, and you wouldn't dance; we sang dirges, and you wouldn't be mourners. ‘For John came,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the “greatness” of John the Baptist gives way to the reality of Jesus’ Divine Greatness and Glory of the Messiah. Ponder on, “No persons on this earth, no achievements in the history of humankind, and no joy is…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:11-15 Jesus spoke to the crowds: ‘I tell you solemnly, of all the children born of women, a greater than John the Baptist has never been seen; yet the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he is. Since John the Baptist came, up to this present time, the…
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for usSECOND WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Thursday, 12th December 2024Is. 41: 13-20; Ps. 144: 1, 9-13; Mt. 11: 11-15 (Ps. Wk. II) The passage from the Prophet Isaiah is that of God's people in exile in Babylon during the 6th century, B.C. That they are not in the best…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:28-30 Jesus exclaimed: ‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Compassionate Love” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that God’s Love is full of Compassion for those who are suffering. As such, when we are in great need, we are to go to Jesus to receive His Divine Consolations and Care. Ponder on, “God…
St Damasus I, Pope, pray for usSECOND WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Wednesday, 11th December 2024Is. 40: 25-31; Ps. 102: 1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11: 28-30 (Ps. Wk. II) To those who are overburdened with sin and become powerless in the face of life’s uncertainty after the destruction of Jerusalem, Propher Isaiah brings the message…