Daily Word Of GodJohn 11:46-53 Some of the Jews went tell the Pharisees what Jesus had done. Then the chief priests and Pharisees called a meeting. ‘Here is this man working all these signs,’ they said, ‘and what action are we taking? If we let him go on in this way everybody will believe in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Fears and Insecurities: In today’s Gospel, the scribes and Pharisees have grave fears and insecurities of losing their power and authority because Jesus was attracting large crowds of followers. Ponder on, “Do I live a fearful and insecure life or do I fully trust in God’s…
Lord, help me to prepare for the coming Holy Week, to be united with You and with all who are suffering5th Week of Lent : Saturday 27th March 2021Ex. 37:21-28; (R. Ps.) Jer. 31:10,11-12,13; Jn. 11:45-56 (Ps Wk I) Today’s Gospel reveals three main types of characters: Jews, Pharisees and Sadducees. Pharisees were interested in…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 10:31-38 The Jews fetched stones to stone Jesus, so he said to them, ‘I have done many good works for you to see, works from my Father; for which of these are you stoning me?’ The Jews answered him, ‘We are stoning you, not for doing a good work, but for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus Condemned: In today’s Gospel, the Jews fetched stones to stone Jesus for blasphemy, when He proclaimed, “I am the Son of God.” Ponder on, “Is my faith in Jesus and His Good News and the teachings of the Church my deepest Truth? Am I willing…
Lord, lead me to You always whether in prayer or work, especially works of charity5th Week of Lent : Friday 26th March 2021Jer. 20:10-13; Ps. 17:2-4,5-6,7; Jn. 10:31-42 (Ps Wk I) In the first reading, we see how Jeremiah experienced psychological and spiritual crises as reflected in the conflict of sentiments. Yet amid such strong…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:26-31, 34-35, 38 The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, so highly favoured! The Lord is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Annunciation – Incarnation: In today’s Gospel, the Angel Gabriel announced God’s Plan of Salvation through Mary’s consent and fidelity to God’s Will. Ponder on, “Are we discerning God’s Will or are we attached to our own wills and plans? If so, pray to Mary for the…
Lord Jesus, help me to draw close to God by following Your wayANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD : Thursday 25th March 2021Is. 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps. 39:7-9,10,11; Heb. 10:4-10; Lk. 1:26-38 (Psalter proper) Several centuries after the words of the prophet Isaiah, as found in the first reading, were written down, the Gospel writer Luke, through the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Word – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “If you make My Word your home, you will be my disciples; you will come to know the Truth. The truth will set you free.” Ponder on, “Do I take Jesus’ Words of wisdom to heart seriously…