DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Presentation of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Mary and Joseph presented the Child Jesus in the Temple, to “claim and consecrate” the child who belongs to God. Every Baptised person is consecrated to God. We are each precious to God. We are called to treat every person…
World Day of Prayer for Consecrated LifeThe Presentation of the Lord : Tuesday 2nd February 2021Mal. 3:1-4; Ps. 23:7,8,9,10; Heb. 2:14-18; Lk. 2:22-40 (Ps Wk IV) The first reading contains Malachi’s oracle, which provides insights into the Jewish community in Jerusalem five centuries before Christ. At this time, civil authority in the city had declined,…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:22-25a, 26-32 When the day came for them to be purified as laid down by the Law of Moses, the parents of Jesus took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord - observing what stands written in the Law of the Lord: Every first-born male must be consecrated…
With God, all things are possible!4th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Monday 1st February 2021Heb. 11:32-40; Ps. 30:20,21,22,23,24; Mk. 5:1-20 (Ps Wk IV) Faith is the most powerful force in the world. It can 'move mountains' and give people incredible courage and endurance. Without faith, which is closely related to hope, we wither and…
Daily Word Of GodMark 5:2, 6-10, 12-13, 16-17 When Jesus left the boat than a man with an unclean spirit came out from the tombs towards him. Catching sight of Jesus from a distance, he ran up and fell at his feet and shouted at the top of his voice, ‘What do you want with…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Demons – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the legion of demons that possessed the man were terrified of Jesus, and begged to be expelled into a heard of pigs. In spite of the miracle, the villagers continued to turn away from the Truth of the Salvation of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Truth & Power: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the Good News of Salvation, and His Words also have power to expel demons. Ponder on, “When we allow God’s Light, Love and Will take root in our hearts and homes, we will live in His Peace, Joy…
Lord, help me to spend Quiet Time with you daily to reflect on my life with you4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : 31st January 2021Deut. 18:15-20; Ps. 94:1-2,6-7,8-9; 1 Cor. 7:32-35; Mk. 1:21-28 (Ps Wk IV) “O that today you would listen to his voice! Harden not your hearts,” (Ps. 94:8). The Psalmist invites…
Daily Word Of GodMark 1:21b-28 On the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority. In their synagogue there was a man with an unclean spirit, and he shouted, ‘What do you want with us,…
Lord, help me to remember that You are in charge and that all will be well3rd Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 30th January 2021Heb. 11:1-2,8-19; (R. Ps.) Lk. 1:69-70,71-72; 73-75; Mk. 4:35-41 (Ps Wk III) Through the example of Abraham, the writer explained that faith was not something tangible. If they could see the…