St John Chrysostom, Bishop and doctor, pray for us23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 13th September 2023Col. 3:1-11; Ps. 144:2-3,10-13; Lk. 6:20-26 (Ps. Wk. III) The reading from Colossians and the Beatitudes puts them in a different perspective. The Beatitudes are really about choices, not about circumstances. In Colossians, Paul says everyone can choose…
Mary Mother of God, pray for usThe Most Holy Name of Mary : Tuesday 12th September 2023Col. 2:6-15; Ps. 144:1-2,8-11; Lk. 6:12-19 (Ps. Wk. III) The writer of the letter to the Colossians was encouraging them to stand firm in the faith they had been taught. Other teachers had confused the people, so the writer…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Beatitudes” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Beatitudes”. These are the Divine Mysteries that are beyond our human comprehension. Jesus wants His disciples to entrust their whole lives, especially their apostolic services, in God’s hands. Ponder on, “Do we discern and accept God’s Providence…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer and Service – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prayed and discerned intensely the whole night, before choosing His apostles. Great crowds were also longing to hear His Good News, and be cured by Him. Ponder on, “Do we discern carefully when we are making important…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Compassion – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. However, the scribes and Pharisees were furious at Jesus breaking the Sabbath Laws. Ponder on, “Many people would oppose the Holy Spirit’s inspiration for us to be more compassionate…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 6:6-11 On the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach, and a man was present, and his right hand was withered. The scribes and the Pharisees were watching him to see if he would cure somebody on the Sabbath, hoping to find something to charge him with. But…
Lord, lead me to surrender all to you23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 11th September 2023Ez. 33:7-9; Ps. 94:1-2,6-9; Rom. 13:8-10; Mt. 18:15-20 (Ps.Wk. III) The man with the withered right-hand paints a poignant figure. Surprised by being called out of the blue by the Lord? Perhaps confused in the beginning? And yet he…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 18:15-20 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘If your brother does something wrong, go and have it out with him alone, between your two selves. If he listens to you, you have won back your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along with you: whatever the misdemeanour,…
Lord, help me to care for my sisters and brothers in the community23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 10th September 2023Ez. 33:7-9; Ps. 94:1-2,6-9; Rom. 13:8-10; Mt. 18:15-20 (Ps.Wk. III) Jesus’ message today is to care for our brothers and sisters in the community, especially when things go wrong. Give advice, encouragement, and support;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Holy Spirit – Others: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that to win back someone from the community who has gone astray, seek the help of good persons. The Holy Spirit can use others as His instrument of peace and unity. Ponder on, “How have…