Lord, grant us the strength and perseverance to shake off all our sins 1st Week of Lent, Friday : 6th March 2020Ez. 18:21-28; Ps. 130(129):1-2,3-4,5-8; Mt. 5:20-26 (Ps Wk I) During this penitential season, we intentionally set aside time to reflect more deeply and prayerfully about our lives. Let us read the readings for Lent…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage God’s Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that His Father’s Love for every person is total and unconditional. Human love, regardless of how deep, selfless and sacrificial, is infinitely less committed. Let us pray that we have the wisdom to deepen our love for God each day, regardless of the challenges…
Having hearts that are a little restless is a precious gift from God1st Week of Lent, Thursday: 5th March 2020Est. 4:17; Ps. 138(137):1-3,7-8; Mt. 7:7-12 (Ps Wk I) What do we do when we are in trouble and have nowhere to turn? Many people panic, give up or do stupid things. Esther knew exactly what…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 7:7-12 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. Everyone who asks receives; everyone who searches finds; everyone who knocks will have the door opened. ‘Is there anyone among you who would…
Lord, grant me a humble and contrite spirit1st Week of Lent, Wednesday: 4th March 2020Jona. 3:1-10; Ps. 51(50):3-4,12-13,18-19; Lk. 11:29-32 (Ps Wk I) Psalm 51(50) is one of seven Psalms known as the penitential psalms because they express in a striking manner the meaning and need for repentance. “My sacrifice, O Lord, is a contrite…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:29-32 The crowds got even bigger and Jesus addressed them, ‘This is an evil generation; it is asking for a sign. The only sign it will be given is the sign of Jonah. For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of man…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Faith – Depth: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was not impressed by the great crowds who were clamouring after Him because they were filled with curiosity about who Jesus is. Their faith was superficial and superstitious. Let us pray to deepen our faith in Jesus with greater sincerity, openness and trust. Fr…
Lord, help me love You and my neighbour1st Week of Lent, Tuesday: 3rd March 2020Is. 55:10-11; Ps. 34(33):4-5,6-7,16-17,18-19; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps Wk I) When Jesus warns us “In your prayers, do not rattle on like the pagans”, he is not condemning long prayers as such but only those that are marked by a sheer multiplication…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Prayer – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples not to “babble in their prayers like the Gentiles.” Instead, pray to glorify God our Father, beg for His Light, Mercy and graces to live according to His Will and for Greater Glory. Let us live a more discerning life with…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:7-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In your prayers do not babble as the gentiles do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard. Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him. So you should pray like this: Our…