Daily Word Of GodLuke 21:29-33 Jesus told his disciples a parable, ‘Think of the fig tree and indeed every tree. As soon as you see them bud, you know that summer is now near. So with you when you see these things happening: know that the kingdom of God is near. ‘I tell you solemnly,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Signs of God’s Kingdom” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautions His disciples that “the Kingdom of God is near” and that this should never be taken lightly, if they want to love God with greater fidelity. Ponder on, “Do we take God’s Love for granted…
Ss Andrew Dung-Lac, priest and comps34th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Thursday 24th November 2022Rev. 18:1-2,21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps. 99:2,3,4,5; Lk. 21:20-28 (Ps. Wk. II) In the Jewish, and then in the Christian minds, Babylon symbolized all that was corrupt, unjust, and wicked in a society. The Jews had spent 50 years in exile…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 21:24-28 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Great misery will descend on the land and wrath on this people. They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive to every pagan country; and Jerusalem will be trampled down by the pagans until the age of pagans is completely…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Destruction in the world” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesised that there will be great misery, destruction and darkness in the city of Jerusalem and the world because of the sins of mankind. Ponder on, “Is our present world not experiencing even greater misery, destruction…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 21:12-19 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Men will seize you and persecute you; they will hand you over to the synagogues and to imprisonment, and bring you before kings and governors because of my name - and that will be your opportunity to bear witness. Keep this carefully in mind: you…
St Clement I, pope & martyr34th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Wednesday 23rd November 2022Rev. 15:1-4; Ps. 97:1,2-3ab, 7-8, 9; Lk. 21:12-19 (Ps. Wk. II) John’s vision places praise and honour where they belong – on God, whose judgments are just and true and whose power extends to all the earth and the end…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Trials of the Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned His disciples about the great trials that they will face, on account of their proclamation of their faith in Him. Ponder on, “What are the different challenges you face in the daily living of your faith? Are…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Providence – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Temple’s destruction.” This is a reminder to His followers and to us, that we are not to be overly anxious about our future. Ponder on, “Are we overly anxious about our future, instead of focusing on…
St Cecilia, virgin & martyr34th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Tuesday 22nd November 2022Rev. 14:14-19; Ps. 95:10,11-12a, 12b-13; Lk. 21:5-11 (Ps. Wk. II) Jesus noticed that some people were admiring the beautiful stonework and sacrifices offered in the temple. Jesus tells them that there will come a time when the temple will be destroyed.…