Ded of the Basilica of St Mary Major18th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 5th August 2021Num. 20:1-13; Ps 94:1-2,6-7,8-9; Mt. 16:13-23 (Ps Wk II) Once again, the Israelites were complaining to Moses about the conditions in the wilderness. This time there was no water, so Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before God.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Word: In today’s Gospel, as a woman praised Mary for being the Mother of Jesus, He replied, “Still happier those who hear the Word of God and keep it.” It is God’s Word that created everything that exist: the universe, human beings and sent Jesus,…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:27-28 As Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, ‘Happy the womb that bore you and the breasts you sucked!’ But he replied, ‘Still happier those who hear the word of God and keep it!’ Today's Pointers on God's WordAs you read the passage what…
Lord, grant me to live faithfully, trust whole-heartedly, seek your Will and do all things for your greater glory18th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 4th August 2021Num. 13:1-2,25—14:1,26-30,34-35; Ps. 105(106):6-7,13-14,21-22,23; Mt. 15:21-28 (Ps Wk II) The Psalmist says of God’s people – “they forgot the God Who was their saviour, who had done such…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 15:21-28 Jesus left Gennesaret and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Then out came a Canaanite woman from that district and started shouting, ‘Sir, Son of David, take pity on me. My daughter is tormented by a devil.’ But he answered her not a word. And his disciples went…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith and Humility: In today’s Gospel, the Canaanite woman, with humility and great faith in Jesus, moved Him to expel the devil in her daughter. Ponder on, “Likewise, for our faith in Jesus to be deep, we need the virtue of humility, so that our pride…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:23-31 After sending the crowds away Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now far out on the lake, was battling with a heavy sea, for there was a head-wind. In the fourth watch of the night…
Lord, grant me wisdom to know the difference between my needs and my wants18th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 3rd August 2021Num. 12:1-13; Ps. 50:3-4,5-7,12-13; Mt. 14:22-36 (or 15:1-2,10-14) (Ps Wk II) The passage from the Book of Numbers describes how Moses is opposed by those closest to him, Aaron and Miriam. They challenge…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer and Trust: In today’s Gospel, Jesus spent time praying to His Father; moved with care for His disciples, He went to meet them on the stormy lake. Peter, filled with courage and faith stepped out of the boat and walked towards Jesus; but began to…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:14-21 As Jesus stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples went to him and said, ‘This is a lonely place, and time has slipped by; so send the people away, and they can go to the…