DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus-Messiah” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed in Nazara, His hometown; that the Prophet Isaiah’s words, is being fulfilled in Him. Ponder on, “Jesus’ Proclamation often challenges us to go beyond our ‘comfort zones’. Are we open to receiving God’s Truth or do we fear…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humility, Reality, Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the Pharisees of their need to be more aware of their “self-glory” and “false expectations of honour”. Ponder on, “Our true honour comes from our identity of being a precious child of God. When we are honoured,…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 14:1, 7-11 On a Sabbath day Jesus had gone for a meal to the house of one of the leading Pharisees; and they watched him closely. He then told the guests a parable, because he had noticed how they picked the places of honour. He said this, ‘When someone invites you…
The way of Jesus is humble and lowly - Humility opens us to God's favour and friendship22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 31st August 2025Ecclus 3:17-20, 28-29; Ps 67 (68):4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24; Lk 14:1, 7-14 (Ps WkII) The gap between pride and humility is really distinctive. One promises incurable malady while the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Abundant Gifts” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Talents” to His disciples. Ponder on, “We are all invited to affirm the abundant Blessings that God has given us in our lives. We are not to be over focusing on our…
Lord, help me to make good use of the gifts and talents you give me, to build your Kingdom on earth21st Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 30th August 2025l Thes4:9-ll; Ps97(98):1,7-9; Mt 25:14-30 (Ps WkI) Trust is incomplete without proving itself with responsibility. It is never exempted from performing a role. For Paul, it…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 25: 14-15, 19-20, 22-23a, 24a, 25-26a, 28b-29 Jesus told his disciples this parable: ‘A man about to go abroad who summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third one, each in proportion to his ability. Then he set…
Daily Word Of GodMark 6:22-28a When the daughter of Herodias came in and danced, she delighted Herod and his guests; so the king said to the girl, ‘Ask me anything you like and I will give it you.’ And he swore her an oath, ‘I will give you anything you ask, even half my kingdom.’…
St John the Baptist, pray for usThe Passion of St John the Baptist : Friday 29th August 2025Jer 1:4, 17-19; Ps 70 (71):1-6, 15, 17; Mk6:17-29 (PsProp) John the Baptist has the honour of being the saint to be celebrated on two days in the liturgical calendar, namely his birth and his death. In birth,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Human Emotions” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, King Herod, being seduced by Herodias’ daughter’s dance, offered her even half the wealth of his kingdom, as a reward. Ponder on, “Such an offer is emotionally complex and foolish. And, the rejection of such an offer; as a…