All the nations shall fall prostrate before You, O LordEpiphany of the Lord (A) : Sunday 5th January 2020Is. 60:1-6; Ps. 72(71):1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13; Eph. 3:2-3,5-6; Mt. 2:1-12 (Psalter proper) When Isaiah penned today's passage, it seemed as though the darkness had covered the earth. It was a time of great suffering and struggle, just as our…
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodNumbers 6:22-27; Ps. 66: 2,-3.5.6.8; Gal. 4:4-7; Gospel of Luke 2:16-21 Preached by Msgr Philip Heng, SJ at Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Singapore on 1st January 2020 It is very heartening to have our Cathedral fully packed with all of you for this Eucharist this morning as we begin this…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 1:35-42 As John stood there with two of his disciples, Jesus went past, and John looked towards him and said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God.’ And the two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, ‘What do you want?’ They…
Heavenly Father, grant me the grace to be faithful to Your promptings in all I do and sayWeekday of Christmas : Saturday 4th January 20201 Jn. 3:7-10; Ps. 98(97):1,7-8,9; Jn. 1:35-42 (Ps Wk I) Since God has made me His child, putting me “right” with Him through Jesus Christ, His son, what is my response?…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Following Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, two disciples, Andrew and Simon Peter, were deeply drawn to follow Jesus. Spend some moments pondering on who is Jesus in your life and daily living. Is Jesus the centre of your life, the passion of your desires and dreams? Do…
Most Holy Name of JesusMost Holy Name of Jesus : Friday 3rd January 20201 Jn. 2:29-3:6; Ps. 98(97):1,3-4,5-6; Jn. 1:29-34 (Ps Wk I) John the Baptist points out Jesus as the Lamb of God. In John’s Gospel, he appears more as a witness to Jesus’ presence than a Baptizer. Thus, John 1:19 -34 begins with…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Messiah: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist proclaims with passion that Jesus is truly the “Chosen One of God”. He is the Messiah everyone has been waiting for. He who will baptise with the Holy Spirit. Let us ponder more deeply and personally, who…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 1:19-20, 23-27 The next day, seeing Jesus coming towards him, John said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world. It was of him that I said, “Behind me comes one who has passed ahead of me because he existed before me.” I did…
Ss Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & doctorsWeekday of Christmas : Thursday 2nd January 20201 Jn. 2:22-28; Ps. 98(97):1,2-4; Jn. 1:19-28 (Ps Wk I) In his letter, John addresses the crisis that had arisen in his community. There were some who had left the community because the teachings of false teachers misled them.…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 1:19-20, 23-27 This was how John appeared as a witness. When the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ He declared, he did not deny but declared, ‘I am not the Christ.’ So John said, ‘I am, as Isaiah prophesied: A voice of…