Daily Word Of GodMark 1:21b-27 On the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority. In their synagogue there was a man with an unclean spirit, and he shouted, ‘What do you want with us,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Teachings – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the crowd was astonished at Jesus’ teachings exclaimed, “Here is a Teaching that is new, and with an authority” that can drive out unclean spirits.” Ponder on, “If we have deep faith in Jesus’ Words, we too will be…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 3:13-17 Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John. John tried to dissuade him, with the words, ‘It is I who need baptism from you, and yet you come to me!’ But Jesus replied, ‘Leave it like this for the time being; it is fitting that we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Baptism of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ Baptism instituted the Sacrament of Baptism. Those who are Baptised in the Trinity, are transformed into “God’s sons and daughters.” Ponder on, “Jesus offers us a Sacramental means to embrace and live the Good News of Salvation. This divine…
Lord, grant me the grace to listen to your voiceBAPTISM OF THE LORD : Monday 9th January 2023Is. 42:1-4,6-7; or Acts 10:34-38; Ps. 28:1a-2,3ac-4,3b and 9b-10; Mt. 3:13-17 (Psalter proper) Existential questions have plagued human minds for centuries. Who are we? Where do we come from? What is the purpose of our existence? Beyond the…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 2:1-3, 8-11 After Jesus had been born at Bethlehem in Judaea during the reign of King Herod, suddenly some wise men came to Jerusalem from the east asking, ‘Where is the infant king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage.’ When…
Lord, help me to choose what is for the glory of Your nameEPIPHANY OF THE LORD (A) : Sunday 8th January 2023Is. 60:1-6; Ps. 71:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13; Eph. 3:2-3a,5-6; Mt. 2:1-12 (Paslter proper) As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, we see God’s self-manifestation in the coming of the Wise Men from the East to pay…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Star of Bethlehem” – Faith: As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, let us ponder on, “The Star of Bethlehem, led the three wise men from the east to where Jesus was Born in Bethlehem. They found the Infant Messiah and worshipped Him. Today, this “Star” is…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 2:1-9a,11 There was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. The mother of Jesus was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited. And they ran out of wine, since the wine provided for the feast had all been used, and the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have…
St Raymond of Penyafort, priest Weekday of Christmas : Saturday 7th January 20231 Jn. 5:14-21; Ps. 149:1-6,9; Jn. 2:1-11 (Ps. Wk. II) A wedding is a joyous occasion. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus was a guest at a wedding. Mary was also a guest at the wedding. She learned of the wine shortage before most…