Daily Word Of GodLuke 6:20-26 Fixing his eyes on his disciples Jesus said: ‘How blessed are you who are poor: the kingdom of God is yours. ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now: you shall have your fill. ‘Blessed are you who are weeping now: you shall laugh. ‘Blessed are you when people hate you,…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 6:12b-19 Jesus went onto the mountain to pray; and he spent the whole night in prayer to God. When day came he summoned his disciples and picked out twelve of them; he called them ‘apostles’: Simon whom he called Peter, and his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Forgiveness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that to witness the Good News of Salvation, we must forgive ourselves and others all the time, regardless of how painful and traumatic the situation may be. Ponder on, “Jesus Himself Suffered tortures and Death, but in His…
Forgiveness is freedom and is a sign of spiritual maturity and strength24th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 17th September 2023Sir. 27:30—28:9; Ps. 102:1-4,9-12; Rom. 14:7-9; Mt. 18:21-35 (Ps. Wk. IV) Anger and unforgiveness can poison the heart, soul, and whole societies. Sooner or later, it can result in hatred and violence – just look…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Spiritual Foundation” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples of the essential need to build a strong foundation in their faith, hope and love in Him, in their daily lives. Ponder on, “When our lives and faith are challenged, in times of crisis,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our Lady of Sorrows” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, we reflect on how Mary’s deep love and commitment in living the Father’s Will, led her to accept Her Son’s Sufferings and Death, in spite of Her agonising Sorrows. Ponder on, “How have you experienced God’s strength…
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 16th September 20231 Tim. 1:15-17; Ps. 112:1-2,3-4,5a & 6-7; Lk. 6:43-49 (Ps. Wk. III) What makes us “good” or “bad”? It is what we “store” in our hearts. Jesus says, “A good person draws what is good from the store of goodness…
Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 15th September 2023Heb. 5:7-9; Ps. 30:2-3ab,3cd-4,5-6, 15-16,20; Jn. 19:25-27 or Lk. 2:33-35 (Ps. Wk. III) On this feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, we remember seven deep sorrows experienced by Mary, each in relation to Jesus – Simeon’s prophecy, the flight into…
Jesus humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to death on a cross. What about us?THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS : Thursday 14th September 2023Num. 21:4b-9 or Phil. 2:6-11; Ps. 77:1-2,34-35,36-37,38; Jn. 3:13-17 (Ps. Wk. III) Today is the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. With this feast, we commemorate the love…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Mercy” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to Nicodemus, “God so loved the world, that He gave His Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish, but have Eternal Life.” Ponder on, “How have you experienced God’s unconditional Love and Mercy…