25th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Monday 25th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, Purpose of life – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the importance of having the clear goal and direction in our lives. And, this is to praise, reverence and serve God’s Will. Ponder on, “Do we discern, nurture and serve God’s Will? If Continue Reading
Dorothy Kay25th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Sunday 24th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Ingratitude” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Workers and landowner” to His disciples, to remind them of the importance of having gratitude to God, and not to take His Love and Mercy for granted. Ponder on, “Are we Continue Reading
24th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Friday 22nd September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving God’s Kingdom” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus revealed that His Divine Power liberates people from their sufferings of: illnesses, possessions of evil spirits. Ponder on, “When we follow Jesus’ Ways of living His Father’s Will, we will surely experience His divine power using us, to ‘liberate’ Continue Reading
24th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Saturday 23rd September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Word in our lives” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that His Word offers us a “freedom” from the worries, temptations, deceptions, and fantasies of the secular world that cannot fulfil our lives, but can only “gratify” and “glorify” us with a “false fulfilment”. Ponder on, “Reflect on Continue Reading
St Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist: Thursday 21st September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Following Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus called Matthew, a public sinner, to become one of His apostles. Matthew responded with firm conviction to follow Jesus and His Ways. This will bring great blessings on him and the world. Ponder on, “Unlike Matthew, are we fearful about giving up our material Continue Reading
24th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Wednesday 20th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Rejecting God”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the crowd with deep sorrow, that they are rejecting the Good News of Salvation, with great obstinacy and pride. Ponder on, “When we reject God’s Love, Mercy and Truth with pride, we are rejecting God’s Divine Gift, who wants to offer us Continue Reading
24th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Tuesday 19th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Personal Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was deeply moved by the death of the only son of a woman in the town of Nain, and raised him to life. Ponder on, “Jesus’ Love for all peoples, is always very personal. He knows Continue Reading
24th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Monday 18th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Deep and Humble Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praised the Roman centurion’s deep faith and humility. Ponder on, “God will not be able to ‘work miracles’ in our lives and bless us abundantly, if we are proud and take His Love for granted. Continue Reading
24th Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Sunday 17th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, Forgiveness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that to witness the Good News of Salvation, we must forgive ourselves and others all the time, regardless of how painful and traumatic the situation may be. Ponder on, “Jesus Himself Suffered tortures and Death, Continue Reading
23rd Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Saturday 16th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Spiritual Foundation” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples of the essential need to build a strong foundation in their faith, hope and love in Him, in their daily lives. Ponder on, “When our lives and faith are challenged, in Continue Reading
Our Lady of Sorrows: Friday 15th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our Lady of Sorrows” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, we reflect on how Mary’s deep love and commitment in living the Father’s Will, led her to accept Her Son’s Sufferings and Death, in spite of Her agonising Sorrows. Ponder on, “How have you Continue Reading
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross: Thursday 14th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Mercy” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to Nicodemus, “God so loved the world, that He gave His Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish, but have Eternal Life.” Ponder on, “How have you experienced God’s unconditional Continue Reading
23rd Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Wednesday 13th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Beatitudes” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Beatitudes”. These are the Divine Mysteries that are beyond our human comprehension. Jesus wants His disciples to entrust their whole lives, especially their apostolic services, in God’s hands. Ponder on, “Do we discern and Continue Reading
23rd Week, Ordinary Time (Year A) : Tuesday 12th September, 2023
Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer and Service – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prayed and discerned intensely the whole night, before choosing His apostles. Great crowds were also longing to hear His Good News, and be cured by Him. Ponder on, “Do we discern carefully when we Continue Reading
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