SS Xystus II, Pope & Comps. Martyrs18th Week in Ordinary Time: Wednesday 7th August 2019Num. 13:1-2,25; 14:1,26-29,34-35; Ps. 106(105):6-7,13-14,21-22,23; Mt. 15:21-28 (Ps Wk II) Today’s Gospel passage reminds us of the importance of faith in the healing process. The faith and wisdom of the Canaanite woman reflects her profound understanding of the implication of the…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 15:21-28 Jesus left Gennesaret and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Then out came a Canaanite woman from that district and started shouting, ‘Lord, Son of David, take pity on me. My daughter is tormented by a devil.’ But he said not a word in answer to her. And…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Great Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Canaanite woman who was possessed by demons, pleaded with Jesus to free her. Jesus acceded when she expressed her faith with great firmness and humility. Is our faith in Jesus deep enough for Him to perform miracles in and through…
18th Sunday in Ordinary TimesGen. 18:20-31; Psalm 137: 1-3.6-8; Col. 2:12-14; Gospel of Luke 11:1-13 Preached by Msgr Philip Heng, SJ at Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Singapore on 4 August 2019 Today’s theme of the Gospel very concretely relates the meaning of the material possessions and riches of our lives with the reality of death…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Transfiguration of Jesus: The fullness of Jesus’ divinity was revealed at His Transfiguration. The apostles, Peter, James and John were specially privileged to witness to this event. We too are specially privileged to be given the faith that Jesus is our Saviour. Is our faith in…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:28b-30, 32-35 Jesus took with him Peter, John and James and went up the mountain to pray. And it happened that, as he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became sparkling white. And suddenly there were two men talking to him; they were Moses and…
Transfiguration of the Lord Transfiguration : Tuesday 6th August 2019Dan. 7:9-10,13-14 or 2 Pt. 1:16-19; Ps. 97(96):1-2,5-6,9; Lk. 9:28-36 (Ps Wk II) “This is my Son, the Chosen One Listen to Him.” This reveals and confirms the identity of Jesus — Son of God. It reminds us of the special link between this Transfiguration episode…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:14-21 As Jesus stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples went to him and said, ‘This is a lonely place, and time has slipped by; so send the people away, and they can go to the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Multiplication of Loaves: Human beings are finite, regardless of how intelligent and creative they may be. Jesus could multiply the two fish and five loaves of bread to feed five thousand men. This, no man can do. Wisdom is trusting in Jesus’ unconditional love that is…
Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary18th Week in Ordinary Time: Monday 5th August 2019Num 11:4-15; Ps. 81(80)12-13,14-15,16-17; Mt. 14:13-21 (or 14:22-36) (Ps Wk II) Many spiritual traditions teach us that craving gets us in trouble. When we crave something, it overrides our prudence, inner peace, and patience. The Israelites had been complaining ever since…