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…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:39-45 Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah's house and greeted Elizabeth. Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Two Women of God: In today’s Gospel, Mary and her cousin Elizabeth met, and they were filled with the Light of the Holy Spirit’s Presence. Each of their child was leaping with joy in their wombs. Pray that our hearts are filled with the divine Light…
The Lord calls us to “come” and to spend time with him daily3rd Week of Advent : Saturday 21st December 2019Song 2:8-14 or Zeph. 3:14-18; Ps. 33(32):2-3,11-12,20-21; Lk. 1:39-45 (Ps Wk III) The scripture passage in the first reading is a beautiful love song that begins with a young girl’s gentle longing for her lover.…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1: 26-33, 38 The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favour! The…
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…