DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Resurrection – Fulfilment: In today’s Gospel, Jesus suddenly appeared to His Apostles, bestowed His blessings of “Peace”, and ate a grilled fish. This filled them with great joy because He has fulfilled His promise that He will rise again. Do we renew our gratitude to God for Saving us, and offering…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 24:36-44 The disciples were still talking about all this when Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’ In a state of alarm and fright, they thought they were seeing a ghost. But he said, ‘Why are you so agitated, and why are these doubts stirring…
Lord, help us to see our suffering and struggles as part of your divine planThursday within Easter Octave : 16th April 2020Acts 3:11-26; Ps. 9(8):2,5,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:35-48 (Psalter proper) Sometimes law-abiding and pious people can do terrible things through ignorance and misunderstanding. Peter made it clear to the crowds that they had killed the author…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 24:13-14, 15b-17, 19b-20, 22a, 23b, 25-27 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 their eyes were prevented from recognising…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Emotions – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, were not able to recognise the Risen Lord, because their emotional crises from Jesus’ Crucifixion blinded them. Likewise, do our emotions also “blind” us to the goodness of people and God’s Forgiving Love? Pray daily for the…
Lord, by our Resurrection, give us the courage and faith to be living examples of Your Love.Wednesday within Easter Octave : 15th April 2020Acts 3:1-10; Ps. 105(104):1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:13-35 (Psalter proper) The remarkable “Emmaus Walk” reflects the theological themes of Luke in this journey to Emmaus. They are i) their walk-journey; ii) the faith in…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 20:11-16, 18 Mary was standing outside near the tomb, weeping. Then, as she wept, 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…
Lord, help increase our faith, hope and our love for youTuesday within Easter Octave : 14th April 2020Acts 2:36-41; Ps. 33(32):4-5,18-19,20,22; Jn. 20:11-18 (Psalter proper) Mary did not recognize Jesus, not because her tears blinded her or because it was still dark. Seeing the Risen Jesus was not and never is a matter of mere…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage “Mary”– Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Mary was deeply saddened by Jesus’ Crucifixion, and was enveloped in her darkness of grief. But, when Jesus called her “Mary”, she immediately recognised Jesus’ voice. Do we have a personal relationship with Jesus so that we can also recognise Him in our daily living, and…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 28:8-10, 11b-13, 15 Filled with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples. And suddenly, coming to meet them, was Jesus. ‘Greetings,’ he said. And the women came up to him and, clasping his feet, they did him homage. Then Jesus…