Daily Word Of GodMark 2:1-5, 10-12a When Jesus returned to Capernaum, word went round that he was back; and so many people collected there that there was no room left, even in front of the door. He was preaching the word to them when some people came bringing him a paralytic carried by four men,…
Lord, heal me, make me whole and holy1st Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 14th January 20221 Sam. 8:4-7,10-22; Ps. 88:16-17,18-19; Mk.2:1-12 (Ps Wk I) Early Christians would have used this passage in Mark to prove their claims about forgiveness of sins through Jesus. Jesus responds to the act of faith of the four men…
Daily Word Of GodMark 1:40-45 A leper came to Jesus and pleaded on his knees: ‘If you want to,’ he said ‘you can cure me.’ Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him. ‘Of course I want to!’ he said. ‘Be cured!.’ And the leprosy left him at once and he…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gods Providence Faith: In todays Gospel, after curing the leper, Jesus forbids him to proclaim the miracle to others. This is because in Gods Providence, the time for His Fulfilment of His Fathers Will through His Death and Resurrection has not yet come. Ponder on,…
St Hilary, bishop & doctor1st Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 13th January 20221 Sam. 4:1-11; Ps. 43:10-11,14-15,24-25; Mk. 1:40-45 (Ps Wk I) The Israelites lost the battle to the Philistines, and Eli’s sons were killed. Earlier God promised, “I will choose a faithful priest who shall do what I have in heart and mind.’…
Called by baptism to be God’s holy people, each of us are called to share in Jesus’ mission1st Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 12th January 20221 Sam. 3:1-10,19-20; Ps. 39:2,5,7-9,10; Mk. 1:29-39 (Ps Wk I) When Jesus’ fledgling disciples began to trust him with simple household difficulties like a fever, Jesus responded simply and…
Daily Word Of GodMark 1:32-39 At evening, after sunset, they brought to Jesus all who were sick and those who were possessed by devils. The whole town came crowding round the door, and he cured many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another; he also cast out many devils, but he would…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gospel Universal: In todays Gospel, even as great crowds were clamouring for Jesus to cure them of diseases and cast out devils, Jesus left the crowd to proclaim the Gospel in other towns. Ponder on, When we look for Jesus, do we want to love…
We need to reflect more when we speak, and choose our words wisely and carefully1st Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 11th January 20221 Sam. 1:9-20; (R. Ps.) 1 Sam. 2:1,4-5,6-7,8; Mk. 1:21-28 (Ps. Wk I) Every day we practically drown in words. Other people, the media, our inner thoughts all add to the confusion,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus Divine Authority: In todays Gospel, Jesus Divine Authority was witnessed through His Teachings and His power to cure diseases and expel demons. Ponder on, Jesus Divine Authority continues to work in our lives, if we are receptive to His Truth and obedient to loving His…