Lord, give me understanding and openness to Your wordGOOD FRIDAY : 10th April 2020Is. 52:13--53:12; Ps. 31(30):2,6,12-13,15-16,17,25; Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn. Jn 18:1-19:42 (Psalter proper) Isaiah’s Suffering Servant is the model of absolute obedience to God. This Servant is non-violent and compassionate. He does not shrink back from his call just because of abuse and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Passion of Christ: In today’s Gospel, Jesus suffers immense tortures and eventually is crucified shamefully as a criminal. Jesus’ Selfless Love, as the “Sacrificial Lamb” to bring Salvation to all peoples, reveal God’s infinite Mercy and Love for everyone. Do we make sacrifices and in abnegation die to our sins, that…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 13:4-9, 12-15 Jesus got up from table, removed his outer garments and, taking a towel, wrapped it round his waist; he then poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel he was wearing. He came to Simon Peter, who said…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Last Supper – Service: In today’s Gospel, at the Last Supper, Jesus washes the feet of all His disciples, including Judas’. Jesus instructs them to serve one another like Him, with humility and self-less dedication and commitment. If we each draw strength from Jesus, and serve with humility, more people will…
A thanksgiving sacrifice I make: I will call on the Lord's name. (Ps 116:17)HOLY THURSDAY [EVENING CHRISM MASS] : 9th April 2020Ex. 12:1-8,11-14; Ps. 116(115):12-13,15-16, 17-18; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Jn. 13:1-15 (Ps Wk II) The evening Mass on Holy Thursday especially commemorates Jesus' institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. It is indeed, divine…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Last Supper - Betrayal: In today’s Gospel, Jesus foretells that Judas will betray Him. Yet, He did not dissuade nor prevent Judas from carrying out his evil intentions. Jesus fully embraces His Father’s Will without reducing the immense suffering and His cruel death. Do we fail to do God’s Will when…
Father in Heaven, strengthen the Church on earthWednesday of Holy Week : 8th April 2020Is. 50:4-9; Ps. 69(68):8-10,21-22,31,33-34; Mt. 26:14-25 (Ps Wk II) In some countries, today is traditionally known as “Spy Wednesday”. It is a day when we recall how Judas offered to betray Jesus to the Jews. He even agreed for a betrayal…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 26:17-18, 20-25 On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus to say, ‘Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?’ He said, ‘Go to a certain man in the city and say to him, “The Master says: My time is…
Accompanying Jesus in Spirit His last journey on earthTuesday of Holy Week : 7th April 2020Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 71(70):1-2,3-4,5-6,15,17; Jn. 13:21-33,36-38 (Ps Wk II) Meditating on the Gospel scene gives us a sense of sorrow and pain as experienced by Jesus. Though deep within Jesus, he knew this betrayal was part of the divine plan;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Passion – Peter’s Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus foretells His imminent Suffering and Death. Peter promises to be faithful, but Jesus reveals his denials. We all wish to be faithful disciples of Jesus, but often find ourselves falling short of our ideals. Let us pray for the light and strength of…