Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:3-12 It was Herod who had arrested John, chained him up and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. For John had told him, ‘It is against the Law for you to have her.’ He had wanted to kill him but was afraid of the people, who…
ST ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, Bishop & Doctor, pray for us17th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 1st August 2025Lev23:l, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34-37; Ps 80 (81):3-6, 10-11; Mt 13:54-58(Ps WkI) The story of joy must be an impetus to mutual coexistence. While Leviticus 23 focuses on specific holy days and festivals, Matthew 13:54-58 portrays Jesus' rejection…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 13:54-58 Coming to his home town, Jesus taught the people in their synagogue in such a way that they were astonished and said, ‘Where did the man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers? This is the carpenter's son, surely? Is not his mother the woman called Mary, and his brothers…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Prejudices – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ townsfolk were awe-filled by His Words of Wisdom and miracles. However, their prejudices of knowing Him and His parents distorted their thinking; and they doubted and rejected Him. Ponder on, “How often do we find ourselves lacking in our faith, hope and…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 13:47-53 Jesus said to the crowds: ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet that is cast in the sea and brings in a haul of all kinds of fish. When it is full, the fishermen bring it ashore; then, sitting down, they collect the good ones in baskets and throw…
St Ignatius of Loyola, Priest, pray for us 17th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 31st July 2025Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 83 (84):3-6, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-53 (Ps Wk I) Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, has been attributed with his devotion of easily finding God in all things. Finding God in all things…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving God’s Greater Glory”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the “Kingdom of Heaven” is the Eternal Home of every human person. St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, was inspired by this vision and mission of, and with Jesus; and Jesuits serve the…
St Peter Chrysologus, Bishop & Doctor, pray for us. World Day Against Trafficking In Persons (UN)17th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 30th July 2025Ex 34:29-35; Ps 98 (99):5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-46 (Ps Wk I) A treasure hidden in the field and fine jewels seem to be luxurious materials for us. These, Jesus says, however,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Kingdom of God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Hidden Treasure” to remind us that “God’s Kingdom is the most valuable treasure we can have in our lives. Ponder on, “Do not be deceived by the “false fantasies of the secular…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 13:44-46 Jesus said to the crowds: ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off in his joy, sells everything he owns and buys the field. ‘Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls;…