Gospel for the Day with Pointers
Reflect on the daily word of God
First Sunday of Advent : Saturday, 7th December 2024
When Jesus saw the crowds he felt sorry for them because they were harassed and dejected, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to Continue Reading
Dorothy KayFirst Sunday of Advent : Friday, 6th December 2024
As Jesus went on his way two blind men followed him shouting, ‘Take pity on us, son of David.’ And when Jesus reached the house the blind men came up to him and he said to them, ‘Do you believe I can do this?’ They Continue Reading
First Sunday of Advent : Thursday, 5th December 2024
Jesus said to his disciples: ‘It is not those who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” who will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven. ‘Therefore, everyone who listens to these words of mine and Continue Reading
First Sunday of Advent : Wednesday, 4th December 2024
Jesus reached the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and he went up onto the hills. He sat down, and large crowds came to him bringing the lame, the crippled, the blind, the dumb and many others; these they put down at his Continue Reading
St Francis Xavier, Priest : Tuesday, 3rd December 2024
Jesus showed himself to the Eleven, and he said to them, ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the gospel to all creation. He whor believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned. These are the signs that Continue Reading
First Sunday of Advent : Monday, 2nd December 2024
When Jesus went into Capernaum a centurion came up and pleaded with him. ‘Sir,’ he said, ‘my servant is lying at home paralysed and in great pain.’ ‘I will come myself and cure him’ said Jesus. The centurion replied, ‘Sir, I am not worthy to Continue Reading