Lord, grant me the grace and strength to follow you faithfullyPENTECOST SUNDAY (B) : 19th May 2024Acts 2:1-11; Ps. 103:1, 24, 29-31, 34; Gal. 5:16-25; Jn. 15:26-27, 16:12-15 (Psalter Proper) The mighty rushing sound filled the room and the minds and hearts of those present. It took away their fear, gave them incredible courage and,…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 15:26-27, 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who issues from the Father, he will be my witness. And you too will be witnesses, because you have been with me from the outset. I still…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “A Focused Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded Peter not to be overly concerned about how long we are to live on earth. More importantly, we are to focus on our faith of “following Jesus” with fidelity. Ponder on, “Is our faith in Jesus faithful and…
Lord, grant me the grace and strength to follow you faithfullySeventh Week of Easter : Saturday, 18th May 2024Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps. 10:4, 5, 7; Jn. 21:20-25 (Ps Wk III) Paul arrived in Rome after a gruelling sea journey. Though guarded by a soldier, he had his own rented lodging. Paul seemed to be more…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 21:20-24 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them -- the one who had leant back close to his chest at the supper and had said to him, ‘Lord, who is it that will betray you?’ Seeing him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘What about him, Lord?’ Jesus answered,…
Lord, give us the grace to love generously and guide us in doing the Will of the FatherSeventh Week of Easter : Friday, 17th May 2024Acts 25:13-21; Ps. 102:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; Jn. 21:15-19 (Ps Wk III) The addendum to the Gospel of John is extremely familiar to us. For some, it is Christ’s way of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Do you love Me?” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love Me?” And then, each time, commissioned him to care for and nurture the faith of His ‘sheep’ as they are weak and vulnerable. Ponder on, “Is our faith, hope…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 21:15-17, 19b Jesus showed himself to his disciples, and after they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these others do?’ He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ A second time he…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 17:20-24 Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: ‘I pray not only for these but also for those who through their teaching will come to believe in me. May they all be one, just as, Father, you are in me and I am in you, so that they also may…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Consecrated in the Truth” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays, “Father, consecrate them (disciples) in the Truth; Your Word is Truth. I have sent them into the world.” Ponder on, “Jesus prays very hard for His Father’s Protection on us; from the ‘hatred of the…