DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Generosity: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praised the poor widow who put into the treasury everything she owned, and exposed the rich for putting in their “lose change.” Ponder on, “Are we more like the poor widow or the rich men when we share our…
Prayer and fasting are good, but almsgiving with a pure heart is better9th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday, 5th June 2021Tob. 6:10-11; 7:1,9-17; 8:4-9; Ps. 127:1-2,4-5; Mk. 12:28-34 (Ps Wk I) The reading from Tobit emphasises the importance of good deeds and piety. When Tobit and Tobias gave Raphael a generous bonus for bringing…
Daily Word Of GodMark 12:38-44 In his teaching Jesus said, ‘Beware of the scribes who like to walk about in long robes, to be greeted obsequiously in the market squares, to take the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honour at banquets; these are the men who swallow the property of widows,…
Jesus the friend of sinners Scripture: When Jesus came to the spot he looked up and spoke to him, "Zacchaeus, come down. Hurry, because I am going to stay at your house today". And he hurried down and welcomes him joyfully (Lk. 19:5-7). Meditation: In prayer, we come as loved and forgiven sinners to meet…
Daily Word Of GodMark 12:35-37 While teaching in the Temple, Jesus said, ‘How can the scribes maintain that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, moved by the Holy Spirit, said: The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand and I will put your enemies under your feet. David himself…
Lord, help us to answer the prayers of others in their times of need9th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 4th June 2021Tob. 6:10-11; 7:1,9-17; 8:4-9; Ps. 127:1-2,4-5; Mk. 12:28-34 (Ps Wk I) In Psalm 145(146), the Psalmist lists nine categories of people and the situations that they are in, where they can praise God.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Faith – Divine Mystery”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus tried to explain, the Truth of God’s mystery. Ponder on, “The mysteries of God can be comprehended more deeply, if we have the gift of faith, and are sincerely seeking to know, love and serve God. A meaningful…
Jesus the compassionate friend Scripture: Jesus said, "Come away to some lonely place, and rest yourselves for a while," for there were so many coming and going that they had no time even to eat (Mk. 6:31). Meditation: Because prayer is a relationship of love, Jesus always leaves us free to respond or not. He…
Lord, help me place You first in my life9th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 3rd June 2021Tob. 6:10-11; 7:1,9-17; 8:4-9; Ps. 127:1-2,4-5; Mk. 12:28-34 (Ps Wk I) The first reading today continues the story of Tobit’s son, Tobias and his friend, Azarias, who, unknown to them, is the angel, Raphael. Upon entering Ecbatana, Tobias…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Commandments”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains very succinctly God’s Commandments as loving God wholeheartedly with our mind, heart, soul and strength, and likewise our neighbours, as ourself. Ponder on, “What are my main obstacles of living Jesus’ Commandments, pride, self-centredness . . .? Fr Philip…