DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sincerity of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the great crowds for the insincerity of their faith. They asked Him for a sign, not because their hearts were open to the gift of the faith of Eternal Salvation but, more to amuse themselves. Ponder on, “When our faith is not sincere, our relationship with…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:29-32 The crowds got even bigger and he addressed them, ‘This is an evil generation; it is asking for a sign. The only sign it will be given is the sign of Jonah. For just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of man…
St Hedwig, religious; St Margaret Mary Alcoque, virgin, pray for us28th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 16th October 2023Rom. 1:1-7; Ps. 97:1,2-3ab,3cd-4; Lk. 11:37-41 (Ps. Wk. IV) Who is Paul? He is “a servant of Christ Jesus who has been called to be an apostle.” (v1). He serves Christ. Christ sent him “to preach…
Jesus, I thank You for calling me to Your banquet28th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 15th October 2023Is. 25:6-10a; Ps. 22:1-3a,3b-4,5,6; Phil. 4:12-14,19-20; Mt. 22:1-14 (or 22:1-10) (Ps. Wk. IV) Do you like a good meal? Today the Scripture tells us what the Kingdom of Heaven is like—a banquet. Isaiah explains: “The Lord Almighty…
St Callistus I, Pope & martyr, pray for us27th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 14th October 2023Joel 4:12-21; Ps. 96:1-2,5-6,11-12; Lk. 11:27-28 (Ps. Wk. III) Blessed indeed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it well. Israel as a nation frequently went against what she knew to be God’s Will –…
Lord, may we often feel Your finger and find You27th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 13th October 2023Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps. 9:2-3,6 and 16,8-9; Lk. 11:15-26 (Ps. Wk. III) From today’s Gospel reading, we see that the opposition which Jesus encountered went much further than His frequent discussions with the Pharisees. Some people refused…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gift of Faith taken for Granted: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the Good News of Salvation is often taken for granted. Ponder on, “Jesus is reminding us to value the gift of faith, and not be overfocused on the material comforts and glory of this earthly life. This…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 22:1-7a, 8-10 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: ‘The kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his son's wedding. He sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they would not come. Next he sent some…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Obedience to God’s Word”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the greatest blessings that anyone can experience, is when he is obedient to His Father’s Word and Truth of Salvation. Ponder on, “Mary’s obedience to God the Father’s Word was the most perfect at the Annunciation. …
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:27-28 As Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, ‘Blessed the womb that bore you and the breasts that fed you!’ But he replied, ‘More blessed still are those who hear the word of God and keep it!’ Today's Pointers on God's WordAs you read…