St John the Baptist, pray for usNATIVITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST : Saturday 24th June 2023Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 138:1-3,13-14ab,14c-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk. 1:57-66,80 (Psalter proper) Most parents think that their children are special, but the parents of John the Baptist knew that he was super-special. There was the fact of Elizabeth’s barrenness, then the…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:19-23 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moth and woodworm destroy them and thieves can break in and steal. But store up treasures for yourselves in heaven, where neither moth nor woodworm destroys them and thieves cannot break in and steal. For…
Lord Jesus, let my heart always imitate Your humility and compassion11th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 23rd June 20232 Cor. 11:18,21-30; Ps. 33:2-7; Mt. 6:19-23 (Ps. Wk. III) Today’s Scripture text is about treasures. Jesus contrasts the perishable earthly treasures and the imperishable heavenly treasures. Then he reflects on the relationship between one’s treasures…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our True Treasures” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, but store up treasures in heaven.” Ponder on, “The earthly ‘treasures’ of material wealth, social status, power and glory are great temptations of the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Pray Meaningfully: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples to pray meaningfully and from their heart. Thus, He taught His disciples to pray the “Our Father” prayer. Ponder on, “When we do not mean what we say when we pray, we are like speaking to someone…
Ss John Fisher, bishop & martyr, Thomas More martyr; ... Pray for us11th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 22nd June 20232 Cor. 11:1-11; Ps. 110:1-4,7-8; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps. Wk. III) In the first reading, Paul admonishes the Christians in Corinth for being overly impressed by human credentials. The Corinthians welcomed and followed individuals whose preaching…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:7-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In your prayers do not babble as the gentiles do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard. Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him. So you should pray like this: Our…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:1,3-4,6,17-18 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be careful not to parade your uprightness in public to attract attention; otherwise you will lose all reward from your Father in heaven. When you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing; your almsgiving must be secret, and your…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sincerity in Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples to do good deeds, pray, give alms and fast with sincerity. Ponder on, “If we do not live our faith out of love for God, and develop our relationship with Jesus, and live the Father’s Will,…
St Aloysius Gonzaga, religious... Pray for us11th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 21st June 20232 Cor. 9:6-11; Ps. 111:1-4,9; Mt. 6:1-6,16-18 (Ps. Wk. III) Scripture reveals that all created things belong to God and are gifts to us. We are merely God’s stewards on earth, called to live interdependently with all creation and totally…