Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:51-56 As the time drew near for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely turned his face towards Jerusalem and sent messengers ahead of him. These set out, and they went into a Samaritan village to make preparations for him, but the people would not receive him because he…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 18:1-5, 10 The disciples came to Jesus and said, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?’ So he called a little child to him whom he set among them. Then he said, ‘In truth I tell you, unless you change and become like little children you will never enter…
The Holy Guardian Angels, watch over us26th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 2nd October 2023Ex. 23:20-23; Ps. 90:1-2,3-4,5-6,10-11; Mt. 18:1-5,10 (Ps. Wk. II) “Whoever welcomes a little child welcomes me,” Jesus said. To the question, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of God?’ Jesus’ answer focused on the child and the characteristics that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Children – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that the qualities in a child are those of the “Kingdom of Heaven.” Jesus is referring to a child’s “innocence and purity of heart that has no malice, no hatred and no manipulations”. Ponder on, “God created the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Obedience to God”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed through a parable, that true obedience to God’s Will, is not just saying “yes” but, in the doing of God’s Will. Ponder on, “If our love for God is sincere and deep, then we will obey God’s Will…
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.…
St Jerome, priest and doctor, pray for us26th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 1st October 2023Ez. 18:25-28; Ps. 24:4-9; Phil. 2:1-11 (or 2:1-5); Mt. 21:28-32 (Ps. Wk. II) Many people blame everyone else for their troubles – even God! When their poor choices bring them difficulties, they claim God is unfair, but God is…
St Jerome, priest and doctor, pray for us25th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 30th September 2023Zec. 2:5-9,14-15a; (R. Ps.) Jer. 31:10, 11-12ab, 13; Lk. 9:43b-45 (Ps. Wk. I) We all need reassurance at times. Life is scary, and we live in a very insecure and scary world. God reassured the people through the prophet…
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…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Mysteries – Faith: In today’s Gospel, when everyone was full of admiration for Jesus, He prophesised to His disciples that He would soon be persecuted. God’s Mysteries of His Merciful and Self-Sacrificial Love are beyond our comprehension. Ponder on, “Is our faith and trust in…