DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary’s Faith: In today’s Gospel, Mary’s faith was not only strong; but also the most exemplary of all disciples in her obedience to God’s Will. She was fearless in her great fidelity and remained firm even at her Son’s Death on the Cross. Pray for the…
Nothing is impossible with God3rd Week of Advent : Friday 20th December 2019Is. 7:10-14; Ps. 24(23):1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 1:26-38 (Ps Wk III) Judah was facing a military invasion from her enemies. In the face of this danger, King Ahaz and his people became afraid. It is at this time that Isaiah goes to meet Ahaz. His…
Our Lady of Guadalupe MassApoc: 11:19. 12.1-6.10; Judith 13:18-19; Luke 1.26-36 Preached by Msgr Philip Heng, SJ at Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Singapore on 12 December 2019 I would like to begin with reflecting on the story of our Lady of Guadalupe. On December 9, 1531, in Mexico, Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego, a…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:13-14, 18-20, 24-25 The angel said to Zechariah, ‘Do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. He will be your joy and delight and many will rejoice at his birth. Zechariah said to the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Fear – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the angel assured Zechariah that he should not be afraid and that his wife, even in her old age would conceive a son. However, Zechariah did not believe even though he was a man of God. Do we have doubts…
Lead me, Lord, to do thy will3rd Week of Advent : Thursday 19th December 2019Jdg. 13:2-7,24-25; Ps. 71(70):3-4,5-6,16-17; Lk. 1:5-25 (Ps Wk III) The Good News according to Luke begins with an elderly childless couple, simple believers living in a remote corner of the world. God’s goodness and power would be shown to Elizabeth, mother…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Joseph – Man of God: In today’s Gospel, Joseph “spared Mary from her disgrace as he saved her from being stoned to death. Joseph being a man of God discerned only what is for the greater good and Glory of God. He did not react from…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:18-21, 24 This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being an upright man and wanting to spare her disgrace, decided to…
Thank You for sending Jesus into our imperfect world3rd Week of Advent : Wednesday 18th December 2019Jer. 23:5-8; Ps. 72(71):1-2,12-13,18-19; Mt. 1:18-24 (Ps Wk III) Jeremiah lived during a time of great upheaval for the Israelites. The kings had not been effective rulers. Jerusalem had been captured by the Babylonians and the Temple had been…
Servant of God - Stephen Kaszap, SJBorn: March 25, 1916 Died: December 17, 1935 Stephen Kaszap was a Jesuit novice when he died, three months short of his twentieth birthday. He bore his sufferings like a young hero. He was born in Szekesfehervar, Hungary. His mother described him as a stubborn child, quick tempered and…