Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:26-31, 34-35, 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, so highly favoured! The Lord is…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:14-18a, 20, 23 Jesus was casting out a devil and it was dumb; and it happened that when the devil had gone out the dumb man spoke, and the people were amazed. But some of them said, ‘It is through Beelzebul, the prince of devils, that he casts out devils.’ Others…
We are all sinners in need of Jesus’ saving grace3rd Week of Lent : Thursday 24th March 2022Deut. 4:1,5-9; Ps. 147:12-13,15-16,19-20; Mt. 5:17-19 (Ps Wk III) There is a beautiful story told about Saint Damian of Molokai in Hawaii. He was the apostle of the lepers; and the most dramatic moment in his ministry came…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Relationship with God: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was accused of casting out devil through Satan. He then proclaimed that to cast out the devil, we must have an undivided heart for God. Ponder on, “Is our faith, love and hope for God wholesome and undivided? Is…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:17-19 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete them. I tell you solemnly, till heaven and earth disappear, not one dot, not one little stroke, shall disappear from the Law…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Good News of Salvation: In today’s Gospel, Jesus said to His disciples, “I have not come to abolish, but to complete the Law or the Prophets.” Ponder on, “We are invited to reflect on both the Old and New Testaments, to more fully understand and be…
The greatest proclamation of the faith is holy, just, and compassionate living3rd Week of Lent : Wednesday 23rd March 2022Deut. 4:1,5-9; Ps. 147:12-13,15-16,19-20; Mt. 5:17-19 (Ps Wk III) The laws of God must never be set aside. The Israelites were urged to be zealous in their observance of God’s statutes and ordinances. First of all,…
We have absolutely nothing to offer God , except a contrite heart and a humble spirit3rd Week of Lent : Tuesday 22nd March 2022Dan. 3:25,34-43; Ps. 24:4-5,6,7,8-9; Mt. 18:21-35 (Ps Wk III) Azariah appeals to God to not abandon His people, although they have sinned against Him in his prayer. Azariah recalls the covenant God…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 18:21-25a, 27-28a, 29-30, 32-33 Peter went up to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times. ‘And so the kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Forgiveness – Mercy”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to Peter that we are to forgive at all times and to be merciful to all peoples as God has shown us His infinite Mercy. Ponder on, “Are there people whom we are ‘unable to forgive’? If so,…