2nd Week of Easter: Monday2nd Week of Easter: Monday, 29th April 2019Acts 4:23-31; Ps. 2: 1-3,4-6,7-9; John 3:1-8 (Ps Wk II) The temple authorities released Peter and John because they didn’t know how to punish them without angering the people. When Peter and John went back and reported what had happened, everyone began to pray…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 3:1-7 There was one of the Pharisees called Nicodemus, a leader of the Jews, who came to Jesus by night and said, ‘Rabbi, we know that you have come from God as a teacher; for no one could perform the signs that you do unless God were with him.’ Jesus answered:…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 20:24-29 Thomas, called the Twin, who was one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples said to him, ‘We have seen the Lord,’ but he answered, ‘Unless I can see the holes that the nails made in his hands and can put my finger…
Easter: Divine Mercy SundayEaster: Divine Mercy Sunday, 28th April 2019Acts. 5:12-16; Ps. 118(117):2-4,22-24,25-27; Rev. 1:9-11,12-13,17-19; John 20:19-31 Every year this second Sunday of Easter we recall the story of the doubting Thomas, Thomas the sceptic, Thomas who needed proof. Certainly, Thomas did doubt, with good reason. No one had ever resurrected before Jesus. No one…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sincerity of Faith: In today’s Gospel, Thomas asserted, “Unless I see the holes that the nails made in His hands . . . and His side, I refuse to believe.” This is less a doubt of Thomas, than his sincerity. To deepen our love for Jesus, we need to…
Daily Word Of GodMark 16:9-15 Having risen in the morning on the first day of the week, Jesus appeared first to Mary of Magdala from whom he had cast out seven devils. She then went to those who had been his companions, and who were mourning and in tears, and told them. But they did…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Resurrection: In today’s Gospel, Jesus had appeared to different disciples; yet some remained skeptical that He has risen. When we desire to love Jesus more deeply, our prejudices and our pride often get in the way and prevent us from loving Jesus. Ponder on what draws…
Saturday of Easter WeekSaturday of Easter Week, 27th April 2019Acts 4:13-21; Ps. 118(117):1,14-15,16-18,19-21; Mark 16:9-15 What are the Easter mysteries that we are celebrating? The Pascal Mystery of Jesus is the mother of the Easter mysteries. Death is conquered by Jesus' suffering, death and resurrection. Easter mysteries refer to the sea change that happens in…
Friday of Easter WeekFriday of Easter Week, 26th April 2019Acts 4:1-12; Ps. 118(117):1-2,4,22-24,25-27; John 21:1-14 The last chapter of John’s Gospel is often referred to as an Appendix. This designation is not intended to reduce its value or spiritual importance. It contains several elements of St. John's doctrine of the church. The boat is Peter’s…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Breakfast with Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus the Risen Lord, cooked breakfast for Peter and his apostles at the shore. Everyone was awestruck and filled with deep joy of seeing Jesus alive. Do we also feel blessed to have the gift of the faith in Jesus…