Mary, Mother of God, pray for usSolemnity of The Holy Mother of God : Saturday 1st January 2022Num. 6:22-27; Ps. 66:2-3,5,6,8; Gal. 4:4-7; Lk. 2:16-21 (Psalter proper) The beautiful priestly blessing from Numbers reveals that God’s nature is kindness. God is the one who blesses, comforts, heals, and guides. We should keep this uppermost in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - Year End: Today’s Gospel proclaims that Jesus as “The Word” existed before Creation; entered Creation as the True Light and the Son of God the Father; all for the sake of the Salvation of humankind. Ponder on, “Was your life in 2021 ‘distracted,’ energies…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 1:1, 9-14, 18 In the beginning was the Word: the Word was with God and the Word was God. The Word was the true light that enlightens all men; and he was coming into the world. He was in the world that had its being through him, and the world did…
Lord, You are the centre of my life7th Day within Christmas Octave : Friday 31st December 20211 Jn. 2:18-21; Ps. 95:1-2,11-13; Lk. 1:1-18 (Ps Wk I) It is so easy to be complacent about belonging to Christ and glory in the satisfaction of crowded churches. Just before the civil war in Spain, the churches were…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prophetess Anna – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the prophetess Anna was in the Temple when prompted by the Holy Spirit to recognise the Messiah-Child. She praised God for such a divine honour. Ponder on, “On what occasions did you praise God with great joy? How are…
Lord, help us to remember that Jesus came for all people6th Day within Christmas Octave : Thursday 30th December 20211 Jn. 2:12-17; Ps. 95:7-9,10; Lk. 2:36-40 (Ps Wk I) John addressed everyone in the community. He reminded them of the gifts they had received from God. God had forgiven them, given them strength, and enabled…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:36-40 There was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well on in years. Her days of girlhood over, she had been married for seven years before becoming a widow. She was now eighty-four years old and never left the Temple, serving God night…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prophet Simeon – Faith: The Holy Spirit revealed to Prophet Simeon that he would not die without first seeing the Messiah-Child. His wishes were fulfilled by God. Ponder on, “Recall The times when you sense the Holy Spirit’s promptings about something in your life, and how…
Father in Heaven, as we experience sadness at the heart of every human joy, teach us to touch divine joy at the core of every sorrow5th Day within Christmas Octave : Wednesday 29th December 20211 Jn. 2:3-11; Ps. 95:1-3, 5-6; Lk. 2:22-35 (Ps Wk I) At the heart of every mature human joy, there is…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:25-32 Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was an upright and devout man; he looked forward to Israel’s comforting and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he had set eyes…