Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:26b-32, 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, you who enjoy God's favour! The…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 10:38-42 Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord's feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha, who was distracted with all the serving, came to him and said, ‘Lord, do you…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Depth of Love: In today’s Gospel episode of Martha and Mary, Jesus reminds Martha that in life our spiritual nourishment is more important than our material nourishment. Ponder on, “Do we give God ‘leftover time, money and energy’ like not taking our Mass and prayers seriously…
St Bruno, priest, founder of Carthusians27th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 6th October 2020Gal. 1:13-24; Ps. 138:1-3,13-14,15; Lk. 10:38-42 (Ps Wk III) Just reading the Responsorial Psalm today, gives us the feeling of awe. God is the One Who has been with us from Day 1 — “You … created my being, knit me…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Compassion: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ parable of the “Good Samaritan” reminds us of our need to treat every person with compassion; regardless of who they are, especially those who are in need and suffering. Ponder on, “Is my compassion selfless, generous and Christ-like?” Fr Philip Heng,…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 10:29-34, 36-37 A lawyer was anxious to justify himself and said to Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ In answer Jesus said, ‘A man was once on his way down from Jerusalem to Jericho and fell into the hands of bandits; they stripped him, beat him and then made off, leaving…
St Mary Faustina Kowalska, religious27th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 5th October 2020Gal. 1:6-12; Ps. 110:1-2,7-8,9,10; L. 10:25-37 (Ps Wk III) Paul was angry — some were preaching a gospel different from the one he gave his followers. He insisted that there was no other gospel. His gospel was one of release from sin’s…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 21:33-35, 37-38a, 39b-41, 43 Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people, ‘Listen to another parable. There was a man, a landowner, who planted a vineyard; he fenced it round, then he leased it to tenants and went abroad. When vintage time drew near he sent…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Greed”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ parable of the “Tenants” reminds us of how “greed” for material possessions can lead to serious forms of “self-centredness”. This in turn can adversely affect our relationships with others and with God. Ponder on, “Is this true of my attitude towards…
Lord, may my life always bear fruit that is pleasing to You27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 4th October 2020Is. 5:1-7; Ps. 79:9,12,13-14,15-16,19-20; Phil. 4:6-9; Mt. 21:33-43 (Ps Wk III) Few people like to be reminded of their responsibilities, especially when they have not been living up to them. The two parables in Isaiah…