Gospel for the Day with Pointers

Reflect on the daily word of God

Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe : Sunday, 21st November 2021

‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ Pilate asked. Jesus replied, ‘Do you ask this of your own accord, or have others spoken to you about me?’ Pilate answered, ‘Am I a Jew? It is your own people and the chief priests who have handed Continue Reading

33rd Week in Ordinary Times : Saturday, 20th November 2021

Some Sadducees -- those who say that there is no resurrection -- approached Jesus and they put this question to him, ‘Master, we have it from Moses in writing that  if a man's married brother dies childless, the man must marry the widow to Continue Reading

33rd Week in Ordinary Times : Friday, 19th November 2021

Jesus went into the Temple and began driving out those who were selling.  ‘According to scripture,’ he said ‘my house will be a house of prayer. But you have turned it into a robbers’ den.’ He taught in the Temple every day. The chief priests Continue Reading

33rd Week in Ordinary Times : Thursday, 18th November 2021

As Jesus drew near Jerusalem and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it and said, ‘If you in your turn had only understood on this day the message of peace! But, alas, it is hidden from your eyes! ‘Yes, a time Continue Reading

33rd Week in Ordinary Times : Wednesday, 17th November 2021

While the people were listening Jesus said, ‘A man of noble birth went to a distant country to be appointed king and afterwards return. He summoned ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds, telling them, “Do business with these” he Continue Reading

33rd Week in Ordinary Times : Tuesday, 16th November 2021

Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town when a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He was anxious to see what kind of man Jesus was, but Continue Reading