Daily Word Of GodMatthew 12:46-50 Jesus was speaking to the crowds when suddenly his mother and his brothers were standing outside and were anxious to have a word with him. Someone said to him: ‘Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to speak to you.’ But to the man who told him this…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary’s Holiness” – Faith: In today’s Feast of the Presentation, the Church celebrates the “holiness” of Mary whom God has Chosen and Sanctified; to prepare her to be the Mother of Jesus, the Messiah. Ponder on, “No human creature has such an ‘honour’ and ‘holiness’ like…
Lord, help me to strive to be living stones, strong and faithful in Christ33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 20th November 20251 Mac 2:15-29; Ps 49 (50):1-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 (Ps Wk I) The people of Israel once took pride in building their foundation upon strong and faithful leaders such as Mattathias and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Blindness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus shed tears of Sorrow over Jerusalem for remaining ‘blind and obstinate’ to the Truth of Eternal Salvation that He Offers. They chose to persecute and crucify Him. Ponder on, “Are there areas of our faith, hope and love for…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:41-44 As Jesus drew near Jerusalem and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it and said, ‘If you too had only recognised on this day the way to peace! But in fact it is hidden from your eyes! ‘Yes, a time is coming when your enemies will…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:11a, 12-13, 15-17, 26 While the people were listening Jesus said, ‘A man of noble birth went to a distant country to be appointed king and then return. He summoned ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds, telling them, “Trade with these, until I get back.” ’ ‘Now it…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Blessings – Responsibility” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Talents” to the crowd; to remind them to be responsible for the abundant Blessings that God has given them. Ponder on, “God is Present in His Gifts; we love God by valuing…
Lord, help me to continue to always trust in the love of God33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 19th November 20252 Mac 7:1, 20-31; Ps 16 (17):1, 5-6, 8, 15; Lk 19:11-28 (Ps Wk I) Most people will do almost anything to preserve their life. How many would be willing to suffer and die…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:1-7a, 9-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town and suddenly a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He kept trying to see which Jesus was, but he was too short and could not see…
DEDICATION OF THE BASILICAS OF SS PETER AND PAUL33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 18th November 20252 Mac 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 (Ps Wk I) Despite his senior status among the hated tax collectors and his great wealth, Zacchaeus is spiritually restless and eager to see Jesus. Being too short, he climbs a…