Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:29-33 His disciples said to Jesus, ‘Now you are speaking plainly and not using metaphors! Now we see that you know everything, and do not have to wait for questions to be put into words; because of this we believe that you came from God.’ Jesus answered them: ‘Do you believe…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Fears: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples, “The time will come when you will be scattered . . . leaving Me alone . . .” All of us have different fears: when in pain and danger; about the uncertain future, etc. However, if…
Father in heaven, gather together all Your scattered children wherever we may be7th Week of Easter (B) : Monday 17th May 2021Acts 19:1-8; Ps. 67:2-3,4-5,6-7; Jn. 16:29-33 (Ps Wk III) The Entrance Antiphon today contains one of the last promises of Jesus before the Ascension. It the promise of the Holy Spirit coming upon the…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 17:11b-15 Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: ‘Holy Father, keep those you have given me true to your name, so that they may be one like us. While I was with them, I kept those you had given me true to your name. I have watched over them and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Protective Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays to His Father for His disciples, “. . . protect them from the evil one.” When we live in God’s Love and Ways with sincerity, in spite of our imperfections and sins, God’s Spirit will always protect us from…
Father in heaven, gather together all Your scattered children wherever we may be7th Sunday of Easter (B) : 16th May 2021Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Ps. 102:1-2,11-12,19-20; 1 Jn. 4:11-16; Jn. 17:11-19 (Ps Wk III) When Jesus prays that we may all be one, as he does in today’s Gospel reading, it is important to realise that he…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:23b-28 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I tell you most solemnly, anything you ask from the Father he will grant in my name. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and so your joy be complete. I have been telling you all…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer – Ask: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples, “Ask and you will receive, and so your joy be complete.” Ponder on, “When we pray and ask Jesus for something very personal, e.g. cure from illness, getting a job, are our needs being used to…
Jesus continues to intercede for us in heaven in the presence of God our Father6th Week of Easter : Saturday 15th May 2021Acts 18:23-28; Ps. 46:2-3,8-9,10; Jn. 16:23-28 (Ps Wk II) In today’s Gospel, the final words of Jesus, “I came into the world. Now I am leaving the world to go to the Father",…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so…