2nd Week in Ordinary Times : Tuesday 20th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sabbath Laws” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees questioned Jesus on why His disciples pick corn; “work”; and not abide by the “Sabbath Laws” of Moses? Jesus responded, “The Sabbath was made for man; not man for the Sabbath.” Ponder on, “Do Continue Reading
Dorothy Kay2nd Week in Ordinary Times : Monday 19th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus” the “Messiah” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the Pharisees; that He is the Messiah. And, His “Good News of Salvation” fulfils the “Old Testament.” Thus, He adds, the “new wine” is not to be put in “old skins” but, Continue Reading
2nd Week in Ordinary Times : Sunday 18th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus – Chosen One of God” – Faith: John the Baptist proclaimed that Jesus, will Baptise with the Holy Spirit, as He is the “Messiah”; the Chosen One of God. He testified to the Divine Truth about Jesus; with great courage and humility. Continue Reading
1st Week in Ordinary Times : Saturday 17th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Upright and Sinners” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, “I came to call not the upright, but sinners.” Ponder on, “A mother too, would give more care to her sick child; than her other healthy children who can take care of Continue Reading
1st Week in Ordinary Times : Friday 16th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Paralytic – Cured” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the paralytic, who was lowered to Him; with great faith; through the roof to be cured. Ponder on, “The paralytic could symbolise our total helplessness and our need for others to help us Continue Reading
1st Week in Ordinary Times : Thursday 15th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Joy Jesus Brings” – Faith: Jesus, filled with Compassion; cured a man with leprosy, when he pleaded with Him to be cured. Jesus warned him not to tell anyone about the cure. However, he was overjoyed and proclaimed about Jesus everywhere. Ponder Continue Reading
1st Week in Ordinary Times : Wednesday 14th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Gospel – Evangelisation”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured people with all kinds of sicknesses and expelled demons. Even though great crowds were clamouring for Him, He left for other towns; to proclaim the Good News of Salvation to all peoples. Ponder on, “Do Continue Reading
1st Week in Ordinary Times : Tuesday 13th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Divine Authority”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of Salvation with Divine Authority and Wisdom. He testified to this Divine Truth, by expelling demons. Ponder on, “Many people in the secular world make great claims to impress others, but they are Continue Reading
1st Week in Ordinary Times : Monday 12th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus Proclaims Repentance”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, “Repent and believe the Gospel”; the Divine Gift of Eternal Salvation. Ponder on, “When we repent of our sins, we will receive God’s Merciful Love. We will then have greater freedom to love, serve and Continue Reading
Baptism of the Lord : Sunday 11th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Trinity” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, our faith in the Trinitarian God was revealed at Jesus’ Baptism: God our Father proclaimed, “This is My Beloved Son. My favour rests on Him”. The Holy Spirit then descended on Jesus from heaven like a dove.” Continue Reading
Saturday after Epiphany: 10th January 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist’s Humility”: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist testified that he was overjoyed, that the Messiah has come; in the Person of Jesus. Thus, He must grow greater, but he should become lesser.” Ponder on, “Like John, we too are called Continue Reading
Friday after the Epiphany: 9th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus Cures” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus willingly cured the man with skin-disease, when he implored Him, with great humility. Ponder on, “Likewise, do we implore Jesus, with sincerity, humility and deep faith when we have needs? “Will Jesus heal us, if Continue Reading
Thursday after the Epiphany : 8th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Wisdom”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesied in the synagogue, that the Prophet Isaiah that He had just proclaimed to them; was being fulfilled, while they were listening to Him. Ponder on, “Do we ponder and pray on the Gospels of Jesus; deeply? Continue Reading
Wednesday after Epiphany: 7th January, 2026
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus Walking on the Sea”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus walked on the sea towards His disciples as they were “battling with the strong winds”. Jesus said to them, “Courage! It is Me! Don’t be afraid.” Ponder on, “As the Divine Messiah, Jesus’ Love Continue Reading
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