Gospel for the Day with Pointers

Reflect on the daily word of God

26th Week in Ordinary Times : Thursday, 30th September 2021

The Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them out ahead of him in pairs, to all the towns and places he himself was to visit. He said to them, ‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest Continue Reading

The Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael : Wednesday, 29th September 2021

When Jesus saw Nathanael coming he said of him, ‘There is an Israelite who deserves the name, incapable of deceit.’ ‘How do you know me?’ said Nathanael. ‘Before Philip came to call you,’ said Jesus ‘I saw you under the fig tree.’ Nathanael answered, ‘Rabbi, Continue Reading

26th Week in Ordinary Times : Tuesday, 28th September 2021

As the time drew near for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely turned his face towards Jerusalem and sent messengers ahead of him. These set out, and they went into a Samaritan village to make preparations for him, but the people would Continue Reading

26th Week in Ordinary Times : Monday, 27th September 2021

An argument started between the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus knew what thoughts were going through their minds, and he took a little child and set him by his side and then said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes this little child Continue Reading

26th Week in Ordinary Times : Sunday, 26th September 2021

John said to Jesus, ‘Master, we saw a man who is not one of us casting out devils in your name, and because he was not one of us we tried to stop him.’ But Jesus said, ‘You must not stop him; no one Continue Reading

25th Week in Ordinary Times : Saturday, 25th September 2021

At a time when everyone was full of admiration for all he did, Jesus said to his disciples, ‘For your part, you must have these words constantly in mind: The Son of Man is going to be handed over into the power of men.’ But Continue Reading