Daily Word Of GodJohn 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there; Martha waited on them and Lazarus was among those at table. Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with…
Lord, as we re-enact Your entry into Jerusalem, be with us in our pilgrimage to the heavenly Jerusalem.Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (B) : 28th March 2021Is. 50:4-7; Ps. 21:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24; Phil. 2:6-11; Mk. 14:1-15,47 (Ps Wk II) At each Mass, we re-enact Our Lord's giving of the gift of the Eucharist, by…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Palm Sunday: Today’s Gospel presents the greatest manifestation of God’s Mercy in theSuffering and Death of Jesus, our Saviour and Lord.Spend some moments of silence and solitude to contemplate this scene, and open your mind and heart to receive the special graces of today and theHoly…
Daily Word Of GodMark 14:1, 3-12a, 13a-15 It was two days before the Passover and the feast of Unleavened Bread, and the chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to arrest Jesus by some trick and have him put to death. He was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper;…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 11:46-53 Some of the Jews went tell the Pharisees what Jesus had done. Then the chief priests and Pharisees called a meeting. ‘Here is this man working all these signs,’ they said, ‘and what action are we taking? If we let him go on in this way everybody will believe in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Fears and Insecurities: In today’s Gospel, the scribes and Pharisees have grave fears and insecurities of losing their power and authority because Jesus was attracting large crowds of followers. Ponder on, “Do I live a fearful and insecure life or do I fully trust in God’s…
Lord, help me to prepare for the coming Holy Week, to be united with You and with all who are suffering5th Week of Lent : Saturday 27th March 2021Ex. 37:21-28; (R. Ps.) Jer. 31:10,11-12,13; Jn. 11:45-56 (Ps Wk I) Today’s Gospel reveals three main types of characters: Jews, Pharisees and Sadducees. Pharisees were interested in…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 10:31-38 The Jews fetched stones to stone Jesus, so he said to them, ‘I have done many good works for you to see, works from my Father; for which of these are you stoning me?’ The Jews answered him, ‘We are stoning you, not for doing a good work, but for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus Condemned: In today’s Gospel, the Jews fetched stones to stone Jesus for blasphemy, when He proclaimed, “I am the Son of God.” Ponder on, “Is my faith in Jesus and His Good News and the teachings of the Church my deepest Truth? Am I willing…
Lord, lead me to You always whether in prayer or work, especially works of charity5th Week of Lent : Friday 26th March 2021Jer. 20:10-13; Ps. 17:2-4,5-6,7; Jn. 10:31-42 (Ps Wk I) In the first reading, we see how Jeremiah experienced psychological and spiritual crises as reflected in the conflict of sentiments. Yet amid such strong…