Come, Lord Jesus, into my life anew. AmenNATIVITY OF THE LORD : Saturday 25th December 2021Is. 52:7-10; Ps. 97:1,2-4,5-6; Heb. 1:1-6; Jn. 1:1-18 (or 1-5,9-14) (Ps Wk IV) The readings for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord are very familiar to us. We have heard them many times before, whenever we attend Mass…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Saviour – “True Light”: In today’s Gospel, our Saviour and Lord is born unto us as the “True Light” to dispel the “Darkness of sin” that is trying to destroy humankind and God’s Creation. Ponder on, “Do we allow the Holy Spirit to enlighten our minds…
Lord, help us to follow Your will and way only4th Week of Advent (C) : Friday 24th December 20212 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps. 88:2-5,27,29; Lk 1:67-79 (Ps Wk IV) King David was concerned because while he lived in a house of cedar, the ark of God resided in a tent. He wanted to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Good News of Salvation”: In today’s Gospel, the Messiah-Child is born in the humility of a stable; the Good News is first proclaimed to the shepherds; the poorest of the poor to symbolise the Messiah’s Life of “Humble Service” for the Salvation of all peoples. Ponder…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:4-5, 6b-7, 8b-14 Joseph set out from the town of Nazareth in Galilee and travelled up to Judaea, to David's town called Bethlehem, since he was of David's House and line, in order to be registered together with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time…
Like Mary, let us ‘treasure and ponder’ on God’s wondrous gift to us in Jesus Christ. 4th Week of Advent (C) : Thursday 23rd December 2021Mal. 3:1-4,23-24; Ps. 24:4-5,8-9,10,14; Lk. 1:57-66 (Ps Wk IV) In two days, Christmas will be here! In nine days, a new year will arrive, 2022. What New Year’s resolutions are…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:57-66 The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had shown her so great a kindness, they shared her joy. Now on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child; they were…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist – Providence: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist is born through God’s Providence. He came to “prepare” people to receive the Good News of Jesus. Ponder on, “How have we experienced God’s mystery in our lives, since were born? How have God blessed…
Lord, help us to recognise what Jesus has done for each of us4th Week of Advent (C) : Wednesday 22nd December 20211 Sam. 1:24-28; (R. Ps.) 1 Sam. 2:1,4-5,6-7,8; Lk. 1:46-56 (Ps Wk IV) Perhaps the most beautiful prayer in the whole Bible is Mary’s song of praise to God, recorded in chapter 1 of…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:46-56 Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid. Yes, from this day forward all generations will call me blessed, for the Almighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name,…