5th Week of Easter: Thursday5th Week of Easter: Thursday, 23rd May 2019Acts 15:7-21; Ps. 96(95):1-3,10; John. 15:9-11 (Ps Wk I) The early Church was facing its first major crisis. In the early days, it was mainly Jews who were followers of Jesus but as the Good News spread, many Gentiles began following The Way. Some…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 15:9-11 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I have loved you just as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 15:1-5, 7-8 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that bears no fruit he cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes to make it bear even more. You are clean already, by means of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God – the Vinedresser”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “I am the True Vine and My Father is the Vinedresser. . . every plant that bears no fruit He cuts away, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it bear even more.” …
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…