Daily Word Of GodJohn 20:1b-9 Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,’ she said, ‘and we don't know where…
Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks to our Risen Lord!EASTER SUNDAY (B) : 4th April 2021Acts 10:34,37-43; Ps. 117:1-2,16-17,22-23; Col. 3:1-4 or 1 Cor. 5:6-8; Jn. 20:1-9 or Mk. 16:1-7 Jesus rose from the dead on the third day. Some critics of the Bible, who delight in pointing out inconsistencies and apparent mistakes, will point to passages…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Easter – Risen Christ: Today we celebrate the climax of our liturgical Feasts, the Resurrection of Jesus! We rejoice that Christ has conquered sin and death, and is offering us the gift of Eternal Life and Happiness in heaven. This divine gift of Hope, Joy and…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 18:1, 19:1, 4-6, 16-17a, 18-19, 25, 28-30 When the sabbath was over, Mary of Magdala, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices with which to go and anoint him. And very early in the morning on the first day of the week they went to the tomb just when…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, At the Tomb: In today’s Gospel, when the three women went to Jesus’ tomb to anoint the Body of Jesus, the angel revealed to them that Jesus has Risen! Ponder on, “Jesus Rising from His Death, fulfils God’s Promise of Eternal Life. Otherwise, we are doomed…
Lord Jesus, help me to persevere as your faithful followerHOLY SATURDAY : 3rd April 2021Gen. 1:12:2; 22:1-18; Ex. 14:15 15:1; Is. 54:5-14; Is. 55:1-11; Rom. 6:3-11; Mk. 16:1-7 The readings at tonight’s Easter Vigil lead us on a scriptural journey where each reading reminds us of God’s tremendous love for His people. The story of…
Thank you Jesus, our Lord and Master for the suffering and dying for our sinsGOOD FRIDAY : 2nd April 2021Is. 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps. 30:2,6,12-13,15-16,17,25; Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn. 18:1--19:42 The passage in the first reading forms part of what is known as the “Servant Song”. Christians have traditionally seen in this passage a prophecy…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 18:1, 19:1, 4-6, 16-17a, 18-19, 25, 28-30 Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron valley. There was a garden there, and he went into it with his disciples. Pilate then had Jesus taken away and scourged. Pilate came outside again and said to them, ‘Look, I am going to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Suffering Saviour”: In today’s liturgical services of the Passion of Jesus, the Mercy and unconditional Love of God is revealed in its infinite power and mystery. Ponder on, “Jesus willingly suffered excruciating pain and a cruel death for our sake and the Salvation of the whole…
Lord, open my heart to serve others humbly and joyfullyHoly Thursday : 1st April 2021Ex. 12:1-8,11-14; Ps. 115:12-13,15-16, 17-18; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Jn. 13:1-15 The Passover was a celebration of God liberating the Israelites from slavery. The entire people took part; no one was denied a portion because of their poverty. The blood on the…