DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prophetess Anna – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the prophetess Anna was in the Temple when prompted by the Holy Spirit to recognise the Messiah-Child. She praised God for such a divine honour. Ponder on, “On what occasions did you praise God with great joy? How are…
Lord, help us to remember that Jesus came for all people6th Day within Christmas Octave : Thursday 30th December 20211 Jn. 2:12-17; Ps. 95:7-9,10; Lk. 2:36-40 (Ps Wk I) John addressed everyone in the community. He reminded them of the gifts they had received from God. God had forgiven them, given them strength, and enabled…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:36-40 There was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well on in years. Her days of girlhood over, she had been married for seven years before becoming a widow. She was now eighty-four years old and never left the Temple, serving God night…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prophet Simeon – Faith: The Holy Spirit revealed to Prophet Simeon that he would not die without first seeing the Messiah-Child. His wishes were fulfilled by God. Ponder on, “Recall The times when you sense the Holy Spirit’s promptings about something in your life, and how…
Father in Heaven, as we experience sadness at the heart of every human joy, teach us to touch divine joy at the core of every sorrow5th Day within Christmas Octave : Wednesday 29th December 20211 Jn. 2:3-11; Ps. 95:1-3, 5-6; Lk. 2:22-35 (Ps Wk I) At the heart of every mature human joy, there is…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:25-32 Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was an upright and devout man; he looked forward to Israel’s comforting and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he had set eyes…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Evil that Destroys” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, King Herod murdered male children out of his fears and insecurities that the “Saviour-Child” would overthrow his throne. However, his evil scheme failed. Ponder on, “Evil may look ‘threatening’ externally, but, only God is almighty and has triumphed…
We can bring the light of Christ and bring God’s love, hope and light into every situation we encounterTHE HOLY INNOCENTS : Tuesday 28th December 20211 Jn. 1:5--2:2; Ps. 123:2-3,4-5,7-8; Mt. 2:13-18 (Ps Wk I) Today, we honour the Holy Innocent Martyrs who not only died for Christ but instead of Christ! Herod murdered male…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 2:13-16 After the wise men had left, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother with you, and escape into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, because Herod intends to search for the child and do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Evidence” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Apostles Peter and John ran to the tomb with great excitement and believed that Jesus has Risen when they saw the empty tomb, with only the linen cloths. Ponder on, “Is our faith in the Risen Lord still weak, in…