5th Week of Easter: Wednesday5th Week of Easter: Wednesday, 22nd May 2019Acts 15:1-6; Ps. 122(121):1-2,3-4,4-5; John. 15:1-8 (Ps Wk I) “I am the Vine, you are the branches.” This image of the vine conveys the deep intimacy of communion between Jesus and us! In the same way, Jesus asked His disciples and us to “remain…
5th Week of Easter: Tuesday5th Week of Easter: Tuesday, 21st May 2019Acts 14:19-28; Ps. 145(144):10-11,12-13,21; John. 14:27-31 (Ps Wk I) What a fickle crowd! The people who had worshipped Paul earlier, at the instigation of some Jews, began to throw stones at him and dragged him out of town. Later, Paul and Barnabas demonstrate remarkable…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 14:27-31a Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I give you, a peace which the world cannot give, this is my gift to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me say: I am going away and shall return. If…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Divine Peace”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples, “I give you a peace which the world cannot give.” Ponder on your life, “Do I have deep peace in my heart, or is my peace threatened by fears?” Build your life on getting to know, love…
5th Week of Easter: Monday5th Week of Easter: Monday, 20th May 2019Acts 14:5-18; Ps. 114(113):1-2,3-4,15-16; John. 14:21-26 (Ps Wk I) “The Holy Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all I have said to you” (Jn 14:26). On the basis of this affirmation of Jesus,…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 14:21, 23-26 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Whoever holds to my commandments and keeps them is the one who loves me; and whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I shall love him and reveal myself to him. ‘Anyone who loves me will keep my word, and my…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Love – Divine Indwelling: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “Anyone who loves Me . . . I shall make a home in him.” Jesus’ Holy Spirit, will enlighten, empower and embrace us in His Protective and Caring Love. Ponder on, “How blessed we are to…
5th Week of Easter: Sunday5th Week of Easter: Sunday, 19th May 2019Acts 14:21-27; Ps. 145(144):8-9,10-11,12-13; Rev. 21:1-5; Jn. 13:31-33,34-35 (Ps Wk I) In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus’s commandment. He commands us, first, “to love one another as He loves us”, and second “to love in such a way that others are able to identify…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 13:31-33a, 34-35 When Judas had gone, Jesus said: ‘Now has the Son of man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified. If God has been glorified in him, God will in turn glorify him in himself, and will glorify him very soon. Little children, I shall be with you…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Love One Another”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “Love one another as I have loved you.” Jesus’ Love is a “sacrificial love” that willingly dies for us. How much sacrifice are we willing to make in our love for Jesus? Pray for the…