Daily Word Of GodMatthew 13:31-35 Jesus put another parable before the crowds, ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Discerning Life: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the “Parable of the Mustard seed” to emphasize that the Kingdom of heaven, grows gradually within us; and can attain great heights and depths of love for God; beyond any human capacities. Ponder on, “St Ignatius of Loyola, urges…
Lord, grant me wisdom and illuminate the path to Your kingdom17th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 30th July 20231 Kgs. 3:5,7-12; Ps. 118:57 and 72,76-77, 127-128,129-130; Rom. 8:28-30; Mt. 13:44-52 (or 13:44-46) (Ps. Wk. I) If you were offered the granting of one wish, what would it be? Our answer to that question tells…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Greatest Treasure”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus describes the “Kingdom of heaven” as a “hidden treasure”. This is the most precious treasure we can ever possess. Ponder on, “To have or to receive the divine gift of faith that offers Eternal Life is the most precious treasure;…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 13:44-50 Jesus said to the crowds: ‘The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off in his joy, sells everything he owns and buys the field. ‘Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls;…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 10:38-42 Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord's feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha, who was distracted with all the serving, came to him and said, ‘Lord, do you…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 13:18-23 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘So pay attention to the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom without understanding, the Evil One comes and carries off what was sown in his heart: this is the seed sown on the edge of the path. The seed…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 13:10-14, 16-17 The disciples went up to Jesus and asked, ‘Why do you talk to them in parables?’ In answer, he said, ‘Because to you is granted to understand the mysteries of the kingdom of Heaven, but to them it is not granted. Anyone who has will be given more and…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 13:1-9 Jesus left the house and sat by the lakeside, but such large crowds gathered round him that he got into a boat and sat there. The people all stood on the shore, and he told them many things in parables. He said, ‘Listen, a sower went out to sow. As…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer or Action: In today’s Gospel, when Jesus visited Mary and Martha; Mary sat to listen to Jesus, while Martha fretted about providing the hospitality to Him. Jesus, praised Mary for her choice. Ponder on, “Do we live our faith daily, with a discerning heart, like…