St Bede the Venerable, Priest & Doctor St Gregory VII, Pope St Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin, pray for us 7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Saturday 25th May 2024Jm. 5:13-20; Ps. 140:1-3, 8 Mk. 10:13-16 (Ps Wk III) James believed in the power of prayer, and he wanted to encourage others to…
World Day of Prayer for Church in China7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Friday 24th May 2024Jm. 5:9-12; Ps. 102:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk. 10:1-12 (Ps Wk III) In the life of ancient Israel, marriages were without vows. Divorce was widely accepted in Jewish society of the time. It was not uncommon. Most Jews…
Daily Word Of GodMark 10:2-9 Some Pharisees approached Jesus and asked, ‘Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?’ They were putting him to the test. He answered them, ‘What did Moses command you?’ They replied, ‘Moses allowed us to draw up a writ of dismissal in cases of divorce.’ Then Jesus said…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sanctity of Marriage” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that a marriage, is a sacred and unbreakable bond between the couple and God. Ponder on, “Trials in the relationship are part of the marriage commitment. It is through the Sacrament of Marriage, that the couple…
Daily Word Of GodMark 9:41-42, 49-50 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If anyone gives you a cup of water to drink because you belong to Christ, then in truth I tell you, he will most certainly not lose his reward. But anyone who is the downfall of one of these little ones who have faith,…
Lord, grant us the spirit of true discipleship to be witnesses of Your love to all7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Thursday 23rd May 2024Jm. 5:1-6; Ps. 48:14-20; Mk. 9:41-50 (Ps. Wk. III) In Jesus’ address to His disciples, while recognition is assured because of humble service, He forewarned them of scandalous intent…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Value of Faith - Eternal Salvation”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that children are weak and vulnerable; and are precious in God’s eyes. And, if we care for them, we will be greatly rewarded. But, if we mislead them in their faith, this…
St Rita of Cascia, Religious, pray for us7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Wednesday 22nd May 2024Jm. 4:13-17; Ps. 48:2-3, 6-11; Mk. 9:38-40 (Ps Wk III) St James says today, “We are no more than a mist that is here for a little while and then disappears.” (James 4:14) Therefore, due to our…
Daily Word Of GodMark 9:38-40 John said to Jesus, ‘Master, we saw someone who is not one of us driving out devils in your name, and because he was not one of us we tried to stop him.’ But Jesus said, ‘You must not stop him; no one who works a miracle in my name…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving Jesus” – Authenticity: In today’s Gospel, Jesus said to His disciples, “Anyone who is not against us is for us.” Ponder on, “‘Competitions’ within the church to outdo each other, often come from our emotions and/or the bad spirits’ influence; and they cause divisions. We…