Daily Word Of GodMark 1:21b-27 On the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority. In their synagogue there was a man with an unclean spirit, and he shouted, ‘What do you want with us,…
The Feast of the Baptism of the LordIsaiah 42:1-4,6-7; Ps. 28: 1-2, 3-4,9-10; Gospel of Matthew 3: 13-17 Preached by Msgr Philip Heng, SJ at Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Singapore on 12th January 2020 At Christmas, we celebrate the Coming of the Messiah, the Light that dispel the darkness of sin, and offers us the…
Lord, I want to follow you. Help me!1st Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 13th January 20201 Sam. 1:1-8; Ps. 116(115):12-13, 14, 17, 18-19; Mk. 1:14-20 (Ps Wk I) Follow Me: words that changed the life of the disciples and through them our life as well. The disciples accepted to follow Jesus all the way:…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fishers of Men” – Faith: Jesus calls His disciples, “Come, I will make you fishers of men”. At once, they left their nets and followed Him. Are we open or reluctant and resistant to follow God’s Will? Are there any attachments that are preventing us from…
Daily Word Of GodMark 1:14-20 After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the gospel from God saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the gospel.’ As he was walking along by the Lake of Galilee he saw Simon and Simon's…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 3:13-17 Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptised by John. John tried to dissuade him, with the words, ‘It is I who need baptism from you, and yet you come to me!’ But Jesus replied, ‘Leave it like this for the time being; it is fitting that we…
Lord, help me remember your power continues to work in my life and around meThe Baptism of the Lord : Sunday 12th January 2020Is. 42:1-4,6-7; Ps. 29(28):1a,2,3-4,9-10; Acts. 10:34-38; Mt. 3:13-17 (Ps Wk III) The book of Isaiah has four ‘Servant Songs’. They are (Is 42:1-4; Is 49:1-6; Is 50:4-7; and Is 52:13-53:12). Today’s first…
Lord, help me to spend 'Quiet Time' with youSaturday after Epiphany : 11th January 20201 Jn. 5:14-21; Ps. 149(148):1-6,9; Jn. 3:22-30 In the Gospel reading, a man is presented to us. He is “covered with leprosy.” He is not sure whether Jesus wants to heal him or not, so he tentatively asks Him, “If you…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Baptism of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus allows Himself to be Baptised by John the Baptist. He thereby sanctifies the waters for Baptism. The Triune God then reveals Himself as the Father, affirming Him as Son, and the Spirit appears in the form of a dove.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Disease” – Healing: In today’s Gospel, the man with skin disease humbled himself and pleaded with Jesus to cure him. Jesus, in His Merciful Love cured him. We are each “physically, emotionally and spiritually” in need of healing from Jesus. Are we humble enough to seek…