Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:16, 18-21 Jacob was the father of Joseph the husband of Mary; of her was born Jesus who is called Christ. This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child…
Great things are possible when we trust in God and have faithSolemnity of ST JOSEPH, spouse of BVM : Saturday 19th March 20222 Sam. 7:4-5,12-14,16; Ps. 88:2-3,4-5; 27,29; Rom 4:13,16-18,22; Mt. 1:16,18-21,24a or Lk. 2:41-51a (Psalter proper) Belief in God’s promises is vital to our spiritual growth. David was told that God had no need…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Joseph’s Virtues: In today’s Gospel, Joseph, being a man of great virtues tried to prevent Mary from being harmed. His holiness disposed Him to receive God’s Truth in a dream from an angel. Ponder on, “Do we live a life of virtues that love God at all…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gratitude to God: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Tenants” to show how obsession with material gains can lead to murder. Ponder on, “We are called to show more gratitude to God for all the blessings we received, and not allow our ingratitude…
Examine how we have rejected Jesus in our realities despite knowing that He came to save us2nd Week of Lent : Friday 18th March 2022Gen. 37:3-4,12-13a,17b-28; Ps. 104:16-17,18-19,20-21; Mt. 21:33-43,45-46 (Ps Wk II) The parable of the vineyard reflects the nature of God and our relationship with our Creator. Firstly, God trusts humans like us.…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 21:33-38, 42-43 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: ‘Listen to another parable. There was a man, a landowner, who planted a vineyard; he fenced it round, dug a winepress in it and built a tower; then he leased it to tenants and went abroad. When vintage…
Lord, help us to make the right choices and be obedient to You always2nd Week of Lent : Thursday 17th March 2022Jer. 18:18-20; Ps. 30:5-6,14,15-16; Mt. 20;17-28 (Ps Wk II) Today’s Scripture readings place before us the issue of making choices and the resulting consequences. In the first reading, the prophet Jeremiah speaks about the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Abundant Blessings: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ Parable of the rich man and Lazarus reminds us of the responsibilities and consequences of not sharing God’s blessings with others, especially the poor. Ponder on, “Are we inspired to be more responsible and generous in the use of…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 16:19-26 Jesus said to the Pharisees: ‘There was a rich man who used to dress in purple and fine linen and feast magnificently every day. And at his gate there lay a poor man called Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to fill himself with the scraps that fell from the…
In God’s Glory, we are to serve, not dominate the world, anything or anyone2nd Week of Lent : Wednesday 16th March 2022Jer. 18:18-20; Ps. 30:5-6,14,15-16; Mt. 20;17-28 (Ps Wk II) Here Jesus prophesied of his Passion to the twelve disciples for the third time. He would be betrayed by the Jewish authorities, who would condemn…