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…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 28:8-13, 15 Filled with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples. And there, coming to meet them, was Jesus. ‘Greetings,’ he said. And the women came up to him and, falling down before him, clasped his feet.. Then Jesus said…
Lord Jesus, You are exalted to God’s right handMonday within Easter Octave : 18th April 2022Acts 2:14,22-33; Ps. 15:1-2,5,7-8,9-10,11; Mt. 28:8-15 The Gospel reading saw Jesus appearing, not just to the women but to the disciples and many others again and again. They touched Him and spoke to Him (Mk.16:14; Lk.24: 13-43, John 20:19-29). This…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Good News of Resurrection: In todays Gospel, the women were filled with awe when they encountered the Risen Lord. However, the chief priests bribed the soldiers to lie about the Truth of the Resurrection. Ponder on, Do we have the zeal to witness to Christs Resurrection,…
Jesus, You are my Risen LordEASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION (C) : 17th April 2022Acts 10:34,37-43; Ps. 117:1-2,16,17,22-23; Col. 3:1-4 or 1 Cor. 5:6-8; Jn. 20:1-9 or Lk. 24:1-12 (Psalter proper) The readings of Easter Sunday present important lessons as to what Christians must believe in and how they are to live. In the…