Daily Word Of GodMatthew 9:35-10:1, 7, 8b Jesus made a tour through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing all kinds of disease and all kinds of illness. And when he saw the crowds he felt sorry for them because they were harassed and…
Immaculate Mother Mary, pray for usIMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY : Friday 8th December 2023Gen. 3:9-15,20; Ps. 97:1,2-4; Eph. 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk. 1:26-38 (Psalter Proper) The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the dogmas of the Church. It was declared a dogma by Pope Pius IX on 8 December…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:26-33, 38 The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favour! The Lord…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary – Mother of the Messiah: In today’s Gospel event of the Annunciation, Mary’s response was “perfect” – a total unconditional surrender to God’s Will, with great humility. Ponder on, “Mary is God’s most perfect disciple; who is the Mother of the Messiah. Is our love…
St. Ambrose, bishop & doctor, pray for us1st Week of Advent (B) : Thursday 7th December 2023Is 26:1-6; Ps. 117:1 and 8-9,19-21,25-27a; Mt. 7:21,24-27 (Ps. Wk. I) We cannot separate our faith, hope and love from daily life activities, for Scripture and the Church teach that these three virtues unite us most closely with God.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith’s Foundation: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that their faith in the Good News of Salvation must be built on actions, and not remain as empty words. Ponder on, “The witness of our faith in Jesus strengthens our relationship with Him. How do we…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 7:21, 24-27 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘It is not anyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” who will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven. ‘Therefore, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Compassion: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ Compassionate concern for the hungry crowds reveals that, God’s Love for humanity, is the whole person: i.e. our physical and emotional needs and most importantly, our spiritual needs for Eternal Salvation. Ponder on, “True wisdom is living and obeying God’s…
St Nicholas, bishop, pray for us1st Week of Advent (B) : Wednesday 6th December 2023Is. 25:6-10a; Ps. 22:1-3a,3b-4,5,6; Mt. 15:29-37 (Ps. Wk. I) What happens within us, interiorly, when we read, listen to or sing Psalm 23? Many people experience comfort and consolation. Why that is so? Psalm 23 opens with these reassuring words: “The…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 15:29-30, 32, 35-37 Jesus reached the shores of the Lake of Galilee, and he went up onto the mountain. He took his seat, and large crowds came to him bringing the lame, the crippled, the blind, the dumb and many others; these they put down at his feet, and he cured…