DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Divine Mystery – Life: In today’s Gospel episode of the naming of “John the Baptist”, through God’s intervention, Zechariah regained his power of speech. We live within the divine mystery of God’s Power, Protection and Love. Let us pray for the gift of wisdom to seek…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:57-66a The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had lavished on her his faithful love, they shared her joy. Now it happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the…
Lord, help me to keep an open mind and heart, to listen to your voice4th Week of Advent : Wednesday 23rd December 2020Mal. 3:1-4,23-24; Ps. 24:4-5,8-9,10,14; Lk. 1:57-66 (Ps Wk IV) “Suddenly, there will come to the Temple of the Lord whom you seek.” God comes in his own time and place. He comes “suddenly”…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:46-56 Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; because he has looked upon the humiliation of his servant. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed, for the Almighty has done great things for me. Holy is his…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary’s Inspirations: In today’s Gospel, Mary, inspired by the Holy Spirit, proclaims with great joy, the greatness of God and the challenges that the materially rich and powerful will encounter in their faith. To have gratitude to God with humility like Mary, is to embrace God’s…
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord. My spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour. 4th Week of Advent : Tuesday 22nd December 20201 Sam. 1:24-28; (R. Ps.) 1 Sam. 2:1,4-5,6-7,8; Lk. 1:46-56 (Ps Wk IV) It is of the greatest significance that Mary did not sing her Magnificat in the presence of the angel…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Truth-Joy: In today’s Gospel episode, Elizabeth was inspired by the Holy Spirit to receive the Truth that Mary conceived the Messiah Child. She and the child in her womb were filled with the immense Joy of God. When we love God and live Christ-centred lives, God…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:39-45 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was…
In this world, you will have trouble, but have courage for I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)4th Week of Advent : Monday 21st December 2020Song 2:8-14 or Zeph. 3:14-18; Ps. 32:2-3,11-12,20-21; Lk. 1:39-45 (Ps Wk IV) The Old Testament frequently speaks of enemies and how God saves Israel or individual Israelites from these enemies.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Fidelity: In today’s Gospel, Mary’s “Yes” to God’s Will to be the Mother of Jesus, the Saviour, was an act of deep faith in God’s Providence, immense love for God’s Will and great humility of acceptance as the “handmaid” of God. Ponder on, “Do…