DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Nativity of the Messiah: Today’s Gospel reveals that “The Messiah is born into our world, for our Eternal Salvation”. The shepherds, the poorest of the poor, were the first to receive the message through the angels! Ponder on, “This intervention of God, has transformed our world…
St John of Kanty, priest3rd Week of Advent (B) : Saturday 23rd December 2023Mal. 3:1-4,23-24; Ps. 24:4-5,8-9,10,14; Lk. 1:57-66 (Ps. Wk. III) John the Baptist’s conception and birth are closely linked with Jesus. God has made John part of His revealed word in Scripture; now, John is a source of grace for us. In the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Blessings and Joys” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the naming of Zechariah’s son as “John” in order to fulfil God’s Providence, was an event of great Blessings and Joys. Ponder on, “When we celebrate God’s Presence and Providence; Care and Compassion; Love and Joy; we…
Lord, help me to be open to You & the promptings of the Holy Spirit3rd Week of Advent (B) : Friday 22nd December 20231 Sam. 1:24-28; (R. Ps.) 1 Sam. 2:1,4-5,6-7,8; Lk. 1:46-56 (Ps. Wk. III) It is of the greatest significance that Mary did not sing her Magnificat in the presence of the angel…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:46-55 Mary said: ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; because he has looked upon the humiliation of his servant. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed, for the Almighty has done great things for me. Holy is his…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary’s Magnificat Prayer”: In today’s Gospel, Mary proclaims her “Magnificat” to praise God’s Greatness. She sees herself as a “servant” of God’s Plan of Salvation; and reveals God’s Justice for the proud and powerful, and His infinite Compassion towards the poor and suffering. Ponder on, “Do…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:39-45 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary’s Faith in Action: In today’s Gospel account, Mary acted “as quickly as she could” to visit Elizabeth. This is not primarily because Elizabeth needed her help in her pregnancy, but because for Mary, God’s Will must be responded with great commitment and promptness. Ponder on,…
Lord, help me to be open to You & the promptings of the Holy Spirit3rd Week of Advent (B) : Thursday 21st December 2023Songs 2:8-14 or Zeph. 3:14-18a; Ps. 32:2-3,11-12,20-21; Lk. 1:39-45 (Ps. Wk. III) God’s love creates the whole universe and holds all creation into being. In the first reading, the love poetry, the…
God can do great things with us, too. Lord, help me to trust more3rd Week of Advent (B) : Wednesday 20th December 2023Is. 7:10-14; Ps. 23:1-2,3-4ab,5-6; Lk. 1:26-38 (Ps. Wk. III) King Ahaz was frightened and in despair because of the enemy besieging Jerusalem. The prophet encouraged him and invited him to ask for any…