Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:41-44 As Jesus drew near Jerusalem and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it and said, ‘If you too had only recognised on this day the way to peace! But in fact it is hidden from your eyes! ‘Yes, a time is coming when your enemies will…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:11a, 12-13, 15-17, 26 While the people were listening Jesus said, ‘A man of noble birth went to a distant country to be appointed king and then return. He summoned ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds, telling them, “Trade with these, until I get back.” ’ ‘Now it…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Blessings – Responsibility” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Talents” to the crowd; to remind them to be responsible for the abundant Blessings that God has given them. Ponder on, “God is Present in His Gifts; we love God by valuing…
Lord, help me to continue to always trust in the love of God33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 19th November 20252 Mac 7:1, 20-31; Ps 16 (17):1, 5-6, 8, 15; Lk 19:11-28 (Ps Wk I) Most people will do almost anything to preserve their life. How many would be willing to suffer and die…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:1-7a, 9-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town and suddenly a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He kept trying to see which Jesus was, but he was too short and could not see…
DEDICATION OF THE BASILICAS OF SS PETER AND PAUL33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 18th November 20252 Mac 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 (Ps Wk I) Despite his senior status among the hated tax collectors and his great wealth, Zacchaeus is spiritually restless and eager to see Jesus. Being too short, he climbs a…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Deep Repentance”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praised Zacchaeus for his deep repentance; as a public tax collector; sinner. He heard about Jesus as the Messiah and repented deeply. Ponder on, “Like Zacchaeus, when we repent deeply, Jesus will be able to Bless us abundantly; and fill…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 18:35-43 As Jesus drew near to Jericho there was a blind man sitting at the side of the road begging. When he heard the crowd going past he asked what it was all about, and they told him that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by. So he called out, ‘Jesus, Son…
ST ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, Religious, pray for us33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 17th November 20251 Mac 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-64; Ps 118 (119):53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 (Ps Wk I) Throughout Church history, we have many saints who carried out the task of caring for the poor and the sick,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Courageous and Deep Faith”: In today’s Gospel, the blind man had a courageous and deep faith in Jesus. He pleaded with Jesus to cure him; even though the crowds tried to prevent him. Ponder on, “Is our faith in Jesus deep, or are we easily influenced…