Lord, help me to be open to whatever you call me to do2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 19th January 2021Heb. 6:10-20; Ps. 110:1-2,4-5,9,10; Mk. 2:23-28 (Ps Wk II) In the secret Roman catacombs, where persecuted early Christians practiced their faith, one of the carved symbols that survives is the anchor. It is found…
Daily Word Of GodMark 2:23-28 One Sabbath day Jesus was taking a walk through the cornfields, and his disciples began to make a path by plucking ears of corn. And the Pharisees said to him, ‘Look, why are they doing something on the Sabbath day that is forbidden?’ And he replied, ‘Have you never read…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus, “New Wine”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the need to open our minds and hearts to His Good News of Salvation that have “new” challenges. Our superficial, routine and lukewarm love for Him will not lead to conversion in our lives. Ponder on these truths…
Daily Word Of GodMark 2:18-22 John's disciples and the Pharisees were keeping a fast, when some people came to him and said to him, ‘Why is it that John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?’ Jesus replied, ‘Surely the bridegroom's attendants cannot fast while the bridegroom is still…
Lord, teach me to be pure and simple and love You with all my heart2nd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 18th January 2021Heb. 5:1-10; Ps. 109:1,2,3,4; Mk. 2:18-22 (Ps Wk II) Jesus comes into conflict with the custodians of the established religion: Judaism. The Pharisees fasted twice a week; which is more than what…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 1:35-42 As John stood there with two of his disciples, Jesus went past, and John looked towards him and said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God.’ And the two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, ‘What do you want?’ They…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Desires for God: In today’s Gospel episode, the apostles Andrew and Peter were filled with zeal to follow Jesus, and be His disciples. Do we have deep desires to be Jesus’ disciples in our daily living? Are these desires challenged by our attachments and addictions that…
Lord, lead us... help us develop a personal relationship with you2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : 17th January 20211 Sam. 3:3-10,19; Ps. 39:2,4,7-9,10; 1 Cor. 6:13-15,17-20; Jn. 1:35-42 (Ps Wk II) ‘Come and see’, was Jesus’ answer when asked “Where do you live?” Instead of just telling those two disciples of John the Baptist…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sinners, Yet Loved: In today’s Gospel, Jesus witnessed that the Gospel of Salvation is compassionate towards sinners. He calls Matthew the public tax-collector to be His apostle. Our true dignity is being a child of God. While our sins tarnish our relationship with God, He never…
Daily Word Of GodMark 2:13-17 Jesus went out again to the shore of the lake; and all the people came to him, and he taught them. As he was walking along he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and…