St Callistus I, Pope & martyr, pray for us27th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 14th October 2023Joel 4:12-21; Ps. 96:1-2,5-6,11-12; Lk. 11:27-28 (Ps. Wk. III) Blessed indeed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it well. Israel as a nation frequently went against what she knew to be God’s Will –…
Lord, may we often feel Your finger and find You27th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 13th October 2023Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps. 9:2-3,6 and 16,8-9; Lk. 11:15-26 (Ps. Wk. III) From today’s Gospel reading, we see that the opposition which Jesus encountered went much further than His frequent discussions with the Pharisees. Some people refused…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gift of Faith taken for Granted: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the Good News of Salvation is often taken for granted. Ponder on, “Jesus is reminding us to value the gift of faith, and not be overfocused on the material comforts and glory of this earthly life. This…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 22:1-7a, 8-10 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: ‘The kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his son's wedding. He sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they would not come. Next he sent some…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Obedience to God’s Word”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the greatest blessings that anyone can experience, is when he is obedient to His Father’s Word and Truth of Salvation. Ponder on, “Mary’s obedience to God the Father’s Word was the most perfect at the Annunciation. …
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:27-28 As Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, ‘Blessed the womb that bore you and the breasts that fed you!’ But he replied, ‘More blessed still are those who hear the word of God and keep it!’ Today's Pointers on God's WordAs you read…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Unity in Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was falsely accused of using the power of Beelzebul to drive out devils. In response, Jesus proclaimed that any “kingdom” that is divided will collapse. Ponder on, “If our hearts are divided between wanting to glorify God and yet,…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:15-20 When Jesus had cast out a devil, some of the people said, ‘It is through Beelzebul, the prince of devils, that he drives devils out.’ Others asked him, as a test, for a sign from heaven; but, knowing what they were thinking, he said to them, ‘Any kingdom which is…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:9-13 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; everyone who searches finds; everyone who knocks will have the door opened. ‘What…
God hears and honours our prayers27th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 12th October 2023Mal. 3:13-20a; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4 and 6; Lk. 11:5-13 (Ps. Wk. III) The prophet Malachi was bringing a message from God. God was not pleased with the people. Many said there was no use in following God’s way because the evildoers were…