Lord, may You be the source and goal of all that we doFriday within Easter Octave : 22nd April 2022Acts 4:1-12; Ps. 117:1-2,4,22-24,25-27; Jn. 21:1-14 The key message in today’s Scripture reading is clear – we are called to be a “fisher” of men and women and can catch nothing without the assistance of the…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 24:36-43 The disciples were still talking about all this when Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’ In a state of alarm and fright, they thought they were seeing a ghost. But he said, ‘Why are you so agitated, and why are these doubts rising…
Lord, help me to be a witness of you to othersThursday within Easter Octave : 21st April 2022Acts 3:11-26; Ps. 8:2,5,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:35-48 When the resurrected Jesus suddenly stood among the Apostles and the disciples, what was their response? They were “in a state of alarm and fright; they thought they were seeing a ghost”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Risen Christ His Presence: In todays Gospel, Jesus the Risen Lord suddenly appeared to His disciples. They were overwhelmed with joy because Jesus has Risen! Ponder on, As the Risen Christ ate grilled fish, His divinity preserved the dignity of humanity. Jesus Presence in our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Road to Emmaus Faith: In todays Gospel, the two disciples who knew and loved Jesus were downcast because of His tragic Crucifixion. Ponder on, Their darkness was transformed into great joy at the Breaking of the Bread. Open our minds and hearts to recognise the…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 24:13-14, 15b-17, 19b, 20, 22a, 23b, 25-27, 30-31 Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but something prevented them from…
Dear Jesus, help our hearts 'burn' within us for youWednesday within Easter Octave : 20th April 2022Acts 3:1-10; Ps. 104:1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:13-35 In this wonderful Gospel story, we have a summary of the whole Christian life and, within it, a model of a Eucharistic celebration. We have two people on a journey not knowing where…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 20:11-17 Mary stayed outside near the tomb, weeping. Then, still weeping, she stooped to look inside, and saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had been, one at the head, the other at the feet. They said, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?’ ‘They have taken my Lord…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Personal Risen Lord Faith: In todays Gospel, when Jesus the Risen Lord called Mary by her name, she immediately recognised Him, and was overwhelmed with joy. Ponder on, Jesus touches our hearts in personal ways. Continue to be in tune with Jesus and deepen our…
We are brothers and sisters of Jesus and of one anotherTueday within Easter Octave : 19th April 2022Acts. 2:36-41; Ps. 32:4-5,18-20,22; Jn. 20:11-18 Those listening to Peter’s speech were horrified. They had unwittingly taken part in the crucifixion of Jesus through ignorance. What were they to do? Peter had the solution: repent, be baptised, and…