God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. (James 4:6)2nd Week of Lent : Tuesday 7th March 2023Is. 1:10,16-20; Ps. 49:8-9,16-17,21,23; Mt. 23:1-12 (Ps. Wk. II) Christ warned His disciples: “You must not allow yourselves to be called Rabbi… the greatest among you must be your servant”. Without humility and a spirit of…
Let us move away from judging and condemning others and truly become disciples of Jesus Christ2nd Week of Lent : Monday 6th March 2023Dan. 9:4-10; Ps. 78:8-9,11,13; Lk. 6:36-38 (Ps. Wk. II) In the Gospel reading, Jesus asked His disciples to practise three life-giving actions: “be compassionate” (v 36), “grant pardon” (v 37), and “give”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Transfiguration Faith: In todays Gospel, at Jesus Transfiguration He revealed His divinity and that He is the Son of God. Ponder on, in our experiences of spiritual consolations, God affirms that He is our Lord and Saviour. Is our faith in Jesus maturing daily? What…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 6:36-38 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. ‘Give, and there will be gifts for you: a full measure, pressed down,…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 17:1b-7, 9b Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as dazzling as light. And suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Transfiguration Faith: In todays Gospel, at Jesus Transfiguration He revealed His divinity and that He is the Son of God. Ponder on, in our experiences of spiritual consolations, God affirms that He is our Lord and Saviour. Is our faith in Jesus maturing daily? What…
Listen to Jesus! Jesus did not come to be worshipped but to be listened to and followed2nd Sunday of Lent (A) : 5th March 2023Gen. 12:1-4; Ps. 32:4-5,18-20,22; 2 Tim. 1:8-10; Mt. 17:1-9 (Ps. Wk. II) Hearing the voice of God is only one-half of our faith journey. The other half is obeying and following…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Enemies” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “love your enemies and pray for your persecutors.” Ponder on, “God’s Merciful and Compassionate Love is shared with sinners and saints alike. Our love for God is ‘deeper’ and more like Jesus, when we are…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:43-48 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said, You will love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; so that you may be children of your Father in heaven, for he…
Lord, help me to imitate Your Perfect love - pray for enemies and unfriendly people...1st Week of Lent : Saturday 4th March 2023Deut. 26:16-19; Ps. 118:1-2,4-5,7-8; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps. Wk. I) Jesus called on His followers to be “perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect”. But how is that possible? To be perfect is clearly…