Daily Word Of GodMatthew 21:28-32 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: ‘What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He went and said to the first, “My boy, go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not go,” but afterwards thought better of it and went.…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:43b-45 At a time when everyone was full of admiration for all he did, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘For your part, you must have these words constantly in mind: The Son of man is going to be delivered into the power of men.’ But they did not understand what he…
SS Cosmas and Damian, martyrs25th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 26th September 2020Qoh. 11:9—12:8; Ps. 89:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; Lk. 9:43-45 (Ps Wk I) Ecclesiastes discovers God in the order of the world and says that the beauty of nature is a call to freedom which invites a person to be thankful and creative. He teaches people…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Suffering – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His apostles that He is going to suffer and die in the hands of the enemies of the Gospel of Salvation. Ponder on, “Are we over protective of our own safety and comfort”? “Do we conform and compromise…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Who is Jesus?”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Peter responded, “The Christ of God.” Are we able to respond clearly and with deep commitment who Jesus is to us? If so, does Jesus influence and affect our lives…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:18-22 One day Jesus was praying alone, and his disciples came to him and he put this question to them, ‘Who do the crowds say I am?’ And they answered, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others Elijah; others again one of the ancient prophets come back to life. ‘But you,’ he…
Lord, may my life be one of loving service25th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 25th September 2020Qoh. 3:1-11; Ps. 143:1,2,3-4; Lk. 9:18-22 (Ps Wk I) For many, power is the road to personal glory and the ability to impose one’s will on others. Perhaps the apostles are not wholly free of this misunderstanding. They…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Insecurity – Faith: In today’s Gospel, King Herod, was puzzled, perturbed and petrified at hearing that John the Baptist whom he beheaded has risen from the dead. Ponder on, “When our faith in God is weak and superficial, we will always live in the insecurity and…
Lord, help me to open myself to Your leading and to Your love25th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 24th September 2020Qoh. 1:2-11; Ps. 89:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; Lk. 9:7-9 (Ps Wk I) This opening of Ecclesiastes sets the gloomy tone for the rest of the book. Despite much activity, the world seemed to remain the same. Nothing…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:7-9 Herod the tetrarch had heard about all that was going on; and he was puzzled, because some people were saying that John had risen from the dead, others that Elijah had reappeared, still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life. But Herod said, ‘John? I…