Daily Word Of GodLuke 5:33-38 The Pharisees and the scribes said to Jesus, ‘John's disciples are always fasting and saying prayers and the disciples of the Pharisees, too, but yours go on eating and drinking.’ Jesus replied, ‘Surely you cannot make the bridegroom's attendants fast while the bridegroom is still with them? But the time…
Lord, open my heart and mind22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 4th September 20201 Cor. 4:1-5; Ps. 36:3-4,5-6,27-28,39-40; Lk. 5:33-39 (Ps Wk II) Religious zeal can sometimes give certain people a very inflated opinion of themselves. They may look upon themselves as morally and spiritually superior to others. Paul gives good advice: we are…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “New Wine – Fresh Skins”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the Pharisees and scribes that they are to obey the Gospel of Eternal Salvation that He offers. We are not to turn to false gods, evil temptations and spirits that contradict God’s Will. Do we…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 5:4-11 When Jesus had finished speaking he said to Simon, ‘Put out into deep water and pay out your nets for a catch.’ Simon replied, ‘Master, we worked hard all night long and caught nothing, but if you say so, I will pay out the nets.’ And when they had done…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Will – Obedience: In today’s Gospel, Peter being a professional fisherman, had good reasons not to obey Jesus. However, when he obeyed with humility, Jesus was able to work the miracle of the great catch of fish. Are we as humble as Peter, or are…
St Gregory the Great, Pope and doctor22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 3rd September 20201 Cor. 3:18-23; Ps. 23:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 5:1-11 (Ps Wk II) John Buchen once wrote: “The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive, but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.” As disciples of…
Lord, be the main focus of my life22nd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 2nd September 20201 Cor. 3:1-9; Ps. 32:12-13,14-15,20-21; Lk. 4:38-44 (Ps Wk II) In the gospel passage, a typical day in the life of Jesus is presented. Having just demonstrated his authority over the demon at the local synagogue, Jesus goes to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – The Healer: In today’s Gospel, Jesus healed Peter’s mother in law, expelled devils and cured all kinds of diseases and illnesses. When we are ill or facing trials and challenges that are beyond us, do we seek Jesus’ divine power and compassionate Love? Do…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 4:38-42a Leaving the synagogue Jesus went to Simon's house. Now Simon's mother-in-law was in the grip of a high fever and they asked him to do something for her. Standing over her he rebuked the fever and it left her. And she immediately got up and began to serve them. At…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Devil: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expels the devil from the possessed man. Are we fearful of the devils who exist and can be powerful and destructive? If we have Jesus in our hearts, and love Him through living our faith and receiving the Sacraments…