Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:57-64, 80 The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had shown her so great a kindness, they shared her joy. Now on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they…
Jesus as He continues to His cross Scripture: These things occurred so that Scripture might be fulfilled, 'None of his bones shall be broken.’ And again, another passage of Scripture says, ‘They will look on the one whom they have pierced.’ (John 19:34). Reflection: One of the soldiers, we hear, pierced the side of Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mystery of John the Baptist: In God’s Providence, the miraculous child of Elizabeth and Zechariah is to be named “John” even though it is against Jewish cultural practices. Ponder on, “God’s Mystery, Will and Ways, are beyond cultural practices. Let us obey God’s Truth, Love and…
Lord, help me to grow in humility and total reliance on YouNATIVITY OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST : Thursday 23rd June 2022Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 138:1-3,13-14ab,14c-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk. 1:57-66,80 (Ps Wk IV) Cyrus had defeated the Babylonians and allowed the Israelites to return to Jerusalem. These verses are referred to as a servant song. Here…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fruitful Living” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “A sound tree produces good fruit, but a rotten tree, bad fruit. You will be able to tell them by their fruits.” Ponder on, “What ‘good fruits of the faith’ are you bearing in…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 7:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Beware of false prophets who come to you disguised as sheep but underneath are ravenous wolves. You will be able to tell them by their fruits. Can people pick grapes from thorns, or figs from thistles? ‘In the same way, a sound tree produces good…
Ss John Fisher, bishop & Thomas More martyrs12th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 22nd June 20222 Kgs. 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps. 118:33-34,35,36,37,40; Mt. 7:15-20 (Ps Wk IV) King Josiah is in the process of renovating the temple when the book of the law is found. When he hears the content, he judges his ancestors by their…
Jesus moves towards His cross Scripture: As they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26-26). Reflection: Later in the passion account, Jesus was clearly seen and heard to forgive, from…
Lord, help me to examine myself first and not judge others12th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 21st June 20222 Kgs. 19:9b-11,14-21,31-35a,36; Ps. 47:2-3ab,3cd-4,10-11; Mt. 7:6,12-14 (Ps Wk IV) The biblical drama in the Old Testament reading unfolds with Sennacherib (King of Assyria) arrogantly threatening Hezekiah (King of Judah) that he could vanquish Judah completely…
Knowing the person of Jesus Scripture: He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,…