Blessed James Bonnaud, William Defraud & 12 Companions, SJBlessed James Bonnaud, SJ 1740 – 1792, Blessed William Defraud, SJ 1733 – 1792 & 12 Companions Died : September 2, 1792 Beatified: October 26, 1926 Blessed James Bonnaud and William Defraud and his 12 Companions were the 23 French Jesuits who were among the 191 French…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 14:1, 7-11 On a Sabbath day Jesus had gone to share a meal in the house of one of the leading Pharisees; and they watched him closely. He then told the guests a parable, because he had noticed how they picked the places of honour. He said this, ‘When someone invites…
A truly great person is humble.22nd Week in Ordinary Time: Sunday 1st September 2019Sir 3:19-21,30-31; Ps. 68(67):4-5,6-7,10-11; Heb. 12:18-19,22-24a; Lk. 14:1.7-14 (Ps Wk II) Pride is an expression of fear and insecurity. Those who are not comfortable with themselves create a lie or illusion for an identity, and they believe in it. An arrogant and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Humility – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the leading Pharisees presumptuously picked seats of honour at the feast. Jesus, points out that such an attitude may bring embarrassment, while humility may bring praise. Ponder on, “Am I presumptuous, or do I have the humility that respects and…
Use your talents to glorify God21st Week in Ordinary Time: Saturday 31st August 20191 Thess. 4:9-11; Ps. 98(97):1,7-8,9; Mt. 25:14-30 (Ps Wk I) Today’s parable of the three slaves is challenging. At the end, the third slave is thrown into darkness. The first slave, however, is rewarded. So what is the difference between these slaves?…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Vigilance and Wisdom: Living wisely is knowing how to live a healthy and balanced life, without indulging in excesses of anything. However, living in the wisdom of the Gospel, is to be enlightened by the Holy Spirit to live a discerning life of knowing how to…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 25: 14-15, 19-20, 22-23a, 24a, 25-26a, 28b-29 Jesus told his disciples this parable: ‘A man about to go abroad who summoned his servants and entrusted his property to them. To one he gave five talents, to another two, to a third one, each in proportion to his ability. Then he set…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Vigilance and Wisdom: Living wisely is knowing how to live a healthy and balanced life, without indulging in excesses of anything. However, living in the wisdom of the Gospel, is to be enlightened by the Holy Spirit to live a discerning life of knowing how to…
Be prepared for the Lord's coming... We know not the day or the hour21st Week in Ordinary Time: Friday 30th August 20191 Thess. 4:1-8; Ps. 97(96):1,2,5-6,10,11-12; Mt. 25:1-13 (Ps Wk I) Paul always urged his followers to conduct themselves with holiness in all things, especially human relationships. Our good conduct is an offering we make…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 25:1-6, 8-9, 13 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Then the kingdom of Heaven will be like this: Ten wedding attendants took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were sensible: the foolish ones, though they took their lamps, took no oil with them,…