DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Peter’s Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Peter’s deep faith in Jesus prompted him to call out to Jesus, and then to get out of the boat, and walk on the stormy waves towards Him. Ponder on, “Is our faith in Jesus deep? Do we hide within the…
Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major 18th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 5th August 2025Num 11:4-15; Ps 80 (81):12-17; Mt 14:13-21 (Ps WkII) The episode of dissent by Aaron and Miriam because of Moses' marriage to the Cushite woman came to the Lord's attention. All three came before the Lord. In their…
ST JOHN VIANNEY, Priest, pray for us18th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 4th August 2025Num 11:4-15; Ps 80 (81):12-17; Mt 14:13-21 (Ps WkII) St Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney is known for not showing any academic acumen as a seminarian. Priesthood seemed impossible but he was ordained because of his holiness rather than any academic achievement. Yet,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Compassion” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the sick and fed some fifteen thousand people with five loaves and two fish. This divine reality of Jesus’ Compassionate Love happens in our daily living. However, sadly, we often take Jesus’ miracles for granted as we…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:14-21 As Jesus stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples went to him and said, ‘This is a lonely place, and time has slipped by; so send the people away, and they can go to the…
Lord, keep me focused on the divine path that leads to You, let my steps be modest 18th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 3rd August 2025Ecclus 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 89 (90):3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21 (Ps WkII) Instead of making our day a vanity, let modesty be our focus. Many have…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our human plans” – Fragility - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed clearly that our lives are “fragile” as we can die any time. This human reality can surprise us with a sudden sickness, accident, crises in family etc. Ponder on, “God speaks to us daily…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 12:15-21 Jesus said to the crowd: ‘Watch, and be on your guard against avarice of any kind, for life does not consist in possessions, even when someone has more than he needs.’ Then he told them a parable, ‘There was once a rich man who, having had a good harvest from…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Emotions, Conscience, Faith”: In today’s Gospel account, King Herod and Herodias were aware of John the Baptist’s innocence, and courage to proclaim the truth about their adulterous relationship. In Herodias’ anger, she “sort revenge” and murdered John, in the hope of silencing her guilty conscience. Ponder…
ST EUSEBIUS OF VERCELLI, Bishop and ST PETER JULIAN EYMARD, Priest pray for us17th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 2nd August 2025Lev25:l, 8-17; Ps66 (67):2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 (Ps WkI) Chapter 25 of the Book of Leviticus describes the origin of the Jubilee Year. It is a holy event. One of the practices…