Saint John Francis Regis, SJBorn : Jan 1, 1597 Died : Dec 12, 1640 Beatified : May 8, 1716 Canonised : Jun 16, 1737 St John Francis Regis was born in Fontcouverte in southern France. He was a crusader – his armour was his black cassock and the country to be reconquered was his own…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:11-15 Jesus spoke to the crowd”: ‘In truth I tell you, of all the children born to women, there has never been anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he. ‘Since John the Baptist came, up to this present time, the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Kingdom of Heaven”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims “greatness” to those who belong to the “Kingdom of Heaven”. Jesus assures that these faithful followers of His Good News of Salvation will receive the divine gift of Eternal Life. Do we value and live the Good News…
I, the Lord, your God, I am holding you by the right hand; I tell you, ‘Do not be afraid, I will help you.2nd Week of Advent : Thursday 12th December 2019Is. 41:13-20; Ps. 145(144): 1,9,10-11,12-13; Mt. 11:11-15 (Ps Wk II) The book of Isaiah is divided generally into 2 parts - the Book of…
2nd Sunday in AdventIsaiah 11:1-10; Ps. 71:1-2.7-8, 12-13,17; Rom. 15:4-9; Gospel of Matthew 3:1-12 Preached by Msgr Philip Heng, SJ at Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Singapore on 8 December 2019 As we enter into the 2nd Week of the Advent season we hear of John the Baptist in today’s Gospel reminding his disciples and all…
Lord, grant me strength and courage. 2nd Week of Advent : Wednesday 11th December 2019Is. 40:25-31; Ps. 103(102):1-2,3-4,8,10; Mt. 11:28-30 (Ps Wk II) Sometimes groups of Christian runners wear T-shirts with Isaiah’s quotation on them. It would be great to run and never grow weary — and eagles’ wings would be a big help. We…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Come to Me”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites all of us, “Come to Me, all you who labour and are overburdened . . .” When we go to Jesus with our needs, we must go with a sincere heart that wants to live and love His…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:28-30 Jesus exclaimed: ‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Love and Mercy: In today’s Gospel the Good Shepherd leaves the ninety-nine sheep to look for one lost sheep. This Truth is about Jesus’ unconditional Love and Mercy for each one who has strayed and sinned. When our hearts are repentant we return “Home” to…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 18:12-14 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Tell me. Suppose a man has a hundred sheep and one of them strays; will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go in search of the stray? ‘In truth I tell you, if he finds it, it gives him more joy than…