Daily Word Of GodJohn 6:52-59 The Jews started arguing among themselves, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?’ Jesus replied to them: ‘In all truth I tell you, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Anyone who…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Eucharist”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “My Flesh is real food, and My Blood is real drink.” Jesus, as Lord and Saviour knows we need to be strengthened spiritually by Him in order to live according to God’s Love and Ways, as our own will is too weak. Pray…
3rd Week of Easter: Friday3rd Week of Easter: Friday, 10th May 2019Acts 9:1-20; Ps. 117(116):1,2; John. 6:52-59 (Ps Wk III) A special gathering with family and friends often centres around food. Certainly any one of us could eat alone, using food as the fuel that will keep us going. But it is at a table…
3rd Week of Easter: Thursday3rd Week of Easter: Thursday, 9th May 2019Acts 8:26-40; Ps. 66(65):8-916-17,20; John. 6:44-51 (Ps Wk III) The passage from Acts gives us some insights on Philip and an Ethiopian court officer. What was Philip like? He could hear God, when God spoke (vv 26, 29). He was obedient to what God…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 6:44-51 Jesus said to the crowd: ‘No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me, and I will raise that person up on the last day. It is written in the prophets: They will all be taught by God; everyone who has listened to the Father,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Bread of Life”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the crowd, “Anyone who eats this Bread, will live forever.” Do I believe in this Truth about Jesus? Do I value the Sacrament of the Eucharist deeply? Do I give myself lame excuses for not attending Mass? Pray for a deeper…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 6:35-40 Jesus said to the crowd, ‘I am the bread of life. No one who comes to me will ever hunger; no one who believes in me will ever thirst. But, as I have told you, you can see me and still you do not believe. Everyone whom the Father gives…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Believing in Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus says to the crowd, “You can see me and still do not believe.” Ponder on, “When I face challenges in my life, how do I usually respond?” “Do I build my securities in life on material wealth?” “Are there many fears in…
3rd Week of Easter: Wednesday3rd Week of Easter: Wednesday, 8th May 2019Acts 8:1-8; Ps. 66(65):1-3,4-5,6-7; John. 6:35-40 (Ps Wk III) Christian writers often speak about the transcendence of the human person, about how we reach beyond ourselves all the time: asking new questions, seeking further discoveries, continuing in hope and trust. The way young children…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Presence: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that it is God’s Protective Love and Providence that are keeping us safe from dangers and our sinful ways. Otherwise, we will not be able to do any good, and our sinfulness would become worse. Trust and be more grateful to God…