DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary’s Magnificat” – Faith: Mary proclaimed her “Magnificat” to glorify God. She was filled with deep spiritual consolations. She acknowledged that as the Mother of the Messiah, she would be specially “Blessed” by God. However, the proud, powerful and the self-centred will be destroyed. Ponder on,…
Joseph put his trust in the angel who visited him—and that made all the difference!4th Sunday of Advent (A) : Sunday 21st December 2025Is 7:10-14; Ps 23 (24):1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24 (Ps Wk IV) In relating the story of Jesus' birth, Matthew presents Joseph as caught in a terrible dilemma—his betrothed is with child,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Joseph’s Holiness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Joseph was shocked at the news of Mary’s conception. However, in his holiness he spared Mary’s disgrace. He then obeyed God’s Will in his dream. Ponder on, “Do we reflect on the Holy Spirit’s inspirations when we receive them? …
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:18-21, 24 This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being an upright man and wanting to spare her disgrace, decided to…
Mary challenges us not only to hear and receive but to interiorise, and to conceive Christ within, so that we may become living tabernacles of His presence.3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Saturday 20th December 2025Is 7:10-14; Ps 23 (24):1-6; Lk 1:26-38 (Ps Wk III) Today, the Church sings the great O Antiphon in the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary’s Faith” – Model Disciple: Today’s Gospel captures the event of the Incarnation of the Son of God, in Mary’s womb; through the Holy Spirit; when she accepted God’s Will. Ponder on, “Mary is the most Perfect disciple in God’s Plan of Salvation. Her total obedience…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1: 26-33, 38 The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favour! The…
Be faithful and patient as we wait for prayers to be answered. Trust in the Word of God, and God's promptings in our daily lives.3rd Sunday of Advent (A) : Friday 19th December 2025Jdg 13:2-7,24-25; Ps 70(71):3-6, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 (Ps Wk III) The story of Samson’s birth begins with the story of the wife…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:13-14, 18-20, 24-25 The angel said to Zechariah, ‘Do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. He will be your joy and delight and many will rejoice at his birth. Zechariah said to the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Plan of Salvation” – Faith: Zechariah doubted in God’s Plan of Salvation. He then lost his speech; until Elizabeth’s child was born, to fulfil God’s Plan of Salvation. Ponder on, “When we doubt God’s Providence and Love, as sinners, our lives will be filled with…