Christians are to preach the Good News, do God’s will and serve others. ASCENSION OF THE LORD (B) : Thursday 13th May 2021Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 46:2-3,6-7,8-9; Eph. 4:1-13 (or 4:1-7,11-13) or Eph. 1:17-23; Mk. 16:15-20 (Psalter proper) The disciples were desperate to know when Jesus was going to expel the Romans and re-establish the kingdom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Holy Spirit of Truth: In today’s Gospel, Jesus says to His disciples, “. . . when the Spirit of Truth comes, He will lead you to the complete Truth. . . and glorify Me” Let us open our minds to God’s Truth and our hearts to…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for you to bear now. But when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking as from himself, but…
Ss Nereus & Achilleus, martyrs6th Week of Easter : Wednesday 12th May 2021Acts 17:15,22—18:1; Ps. 148:1-2,11-12,13,14; Jn. 16:12-15 (Ps Wk II) In the first century Roman Empire, many new religions and cults were spreading, especially from the East. Therefore, to the Greeks in Athens, Paul’s preaching was just about another new God called Jesus. Paul…
Holy Spirit, guide and strengthen me6th Week of Easter : Tuesday 11th May 2021Acts 16:22-34; Ps. 137:1-3,7-8; Jn. 16:5-11 (Ps Wk II) Jesus encourages the disciples about the future by assuring them of the Advocate’s presence when they will be under pressure and overcome with sorrow at his departure. As yet, they do not feel…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:5-11 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Now I am going to the one who sent me. Not one of you has asked, “Where are you going?” Yet you are sad at heart because I have told you this. Still, I must tell you the truth: it is for your own good…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Holy Spirit of Discernment: In today’s Gospel, Jesus consoled His disciples that though He Dies, after His Resurrection, He will send them the Holy Spirit who will give them the gift of discernment to know the deception of the satan and his evil spirits. Be more…
Lord, help me to be still and listen to your voice6th Week of Easter : Monday 10th May 2021Acts 16:11-15; Ps. 149:1-2,3-4,5-6,9; Jn. 15:26—16:4 (Ps Wk II) Paul and Silas had arrived at Philippi, a sizeable Roman settlement with very few Jews. When they were looking for a place to pray, they met Lydia, a…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Holy Spirit – Discipleship: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples, “I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth . . .” Jesus adds that when we live the faith with fidelity, the Holy Spirit will always give us the wisdom, courage and…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 15:26-16:4a Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who issues from the Father, he will be my witness. And you too will be witnesses, because you have been with me from the outset. ‘I have told…