Lord, may Your law lead us to You and make us better people22nd Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Sunday 29th August 2021Deut. 4:1-2,6-8; Ps. 14:2-4,5; James 1:17-18,21-22,27; Mk. 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 (Ps Wk II) The Law of Moses was very important for the people of Israel. They were rightly proud of the legal system they had…
Daily Word Of GodMark 7:1-2a, 5, 8, 14-15, 21-23 The Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered round Jesus, and they noticed that some of his disciples were eating with unclean hands, that is, without washing them. So they asked him, ‘Why do your disciples not respect the tradition of…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 25: 14-15, 19-20, 22-23a, 24a, 25-26a, 28b-29 Jesus told his disciples this parable: ‘A man on his way abroad summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third one, each in proportion to his ability. Then he set out.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Responsibility – Blessings: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Talents” to challenge us to be more responsible for the abundant blessings that God has and continues to give us. Ponder on, “When we use God’s blessings responsibly, He will give us even more…
St Monica21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday 28th August 20211 Thess. 4:9-11; Ps. 97:1,7-8,9; Mt. 25:14-30 (Ps Wk I) Many feel that they have to shout and draw attention to themselves to proclaim the Gospel. Paul insisted that our most eloquent testimony is often quiet, unassuming, and gentle. He advised his followers to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Vigilance – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Bridesmaids” to urge His disciples to live their faith vigilantly. Ponder on, “Is my faith lukewarm and seek God only when there are grave needs and crises”? How is the Holy Spirit challenging me…
St Monica 21st Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday 27th August 20211 Thess. 4:1-8; Ps. 96:1,2,5-6,10,11-12; Mt. 25:1-13 (Ps Wk I) In today’s parable, the ten bridesmaids were waiting for the bridegroom’s arrival. The faithful ones knew they had to wait and took an extra oil supply, while the other five foolish ones were…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 25:1-6, 8-9, 13 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of Heaven will be like this: Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones, did take their lamps, but they brought no oil, whereas the sensible…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 24:42-46 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘So stay awake, because you do not know the day when your master is coming. You may be quite sure of this, that if the householder had known at what time of the night the burglar would come, he would have stayed awake and would…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Death – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautions His disciples about the need to live their faith vigilantly and at all times, because our death and the Second Coming of Christ can come unexpectedly. Ponder on, “Do we live on the presumption that we will live…