DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Trusting Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Peter got out of the boat and walked towards Jesus on the sea; trusting in Him. Do we also dare to get out of the “securities and comforts” of our routine lives, works and relationships, and trust Jesus more wholeheartedly, and…
In life we have many different paths to walk... Lord, help us to keep our eyes on you!18th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 3rd August 2020Jer. 28:1-17; Ps. 118:29,43,78,80,95,102; Mt. 14:22-36 (Ps Wk II) As Peter walked on the water towards Jesus, what made him afraid was not the water, not the actual walking…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:22-23a, 25-31 Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he sent the crowds away. After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. In the fourth watch of the night he came towards them, walking…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:14-21 As Jesus stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples went to him and said, ‘This is a lonely place, and time has slipped by; so send the people away, and they can go to the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Compassion of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus shows His Compassion through His divine healing for those who were sick and performed the miracles of the loaves and fish to feed the hungry crowd. Ponder on, “How have I experienced Jesus’ Compassion when I was sick, when…
Lord, thank You for providing for my needs18th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 2nd August 2020Is. 55:1-3; Ps. 144:8-9,15-16,17-18; Rom. 8:35,37-39; Mt. 14:13-21 (Ps Wk II) If there is a golden thread that runs through the scripture readings and the psalm today, it is that God who loves His people desires to provide for…
St Alphonsus Liguori - Founder of the RedemptoristsSt Alphonsus Liguori, Bishop and Doctor : Saturday 1st August 2020Jer. 26:11-16,24; Ps. 68:15-16,30-31,33-34; Mt. 14:1-12 (Ps Wk I) Those in power rarely react well to criticism or challenge. History is full of brave individuals that spoke out and proclaimed truth. We call them martyrs, prophets, reformers, and…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:3-10 It was Herod who had arrested John, chained him up and put him in prison because of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. For John had told him, ‘It is against the Law for you to have her.’ He had wanted to kill him but was afraid of the people, who…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Anger – Faith: In today’s Gospel, instead of inheriting half of the wealth of King Herod’s kingdom, Herodias preferred to have John the Baptist killed. This was because he spoke the truth about her being the mistress of Herod. Ponder on, “Am I irrational and revengeful,…
St Ignatius of Loyola, priest and founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)St Ignatius of Loyola, priest : Friday 31st July 2020Jer. 26:1-9; Ps. 68:5,8-10,14; Mt. 13:54-58 (Ps Wk I) When people grow up together, the resulting familiarity can lead to a great friendship. On the other hand, familiarity can sometimes cause a person to…