Daily Word Of GodJohn 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there; Martha waited on them and Lazarus was among those at table. Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with…
Lord, strengthen me to treat others without prejudiceMONDAY OF HOLY WEEK : 14th April 2025Is 42:1-7; Ps 26 (27):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 (Ps Wk II) Who is the Lord’s servant? The one who is gentle, compassionate, and merciful. He is not violent; he does not cause dissention and division; he does not destroy. God delights in such…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Repentance – Sincerity” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Mary repented deeply for her sins through her genuine acts of sorrow. However, Judas was insincere in his intentions to use the money of the expensive ointment for the poor. Ponder on, “Is our love for Jesus deep…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 23:1, 3-4, 15-18, 20-22a, 23, 25b-27a, 28, 33-34a, 38, 44-46 The elders of the people and the chief priests and scribes rose, and they brought Jesus before Pilate. Pilate put to him this question, ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ He replied, ‘It is you who say it.’ Pilate then…
.PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD : 13th April 2025Is 50:4-7; Ps 21 (22):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 – 23:56 (Ps Wk II) Every created thing has a purpose. Nothing is valueless in the sight of God. The palm is a safe and peaceful thing at hand to wave as signs of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Passion Sunday” – Faith: In today’s Passion Liturgy, Pilate declared Jesus as innocent, yet handed Him over to be condemned to death, by the crowd. Ponder on, “We are responsible for all the decisions in our life. We cannot justify and blame others for our sinful…
.5th Week of Lent (C) : Saturday, 12th April 2025Ez 37:21-28; Ps Jer 31:10-13; Jn 11:45-56 (Ps Wk I) God takes the initiative to dwell in the heart of the sons of Israel. Prophet Ezekiel emphasized that it is the Lord who sanctifies His children Israel to let other nations know His purifying supremacy. Later, this vision…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 11:46-53 Some of the Jews went to the Pharisees to tell them what Jesus had done. Then the chief priests and Pharisees called a meeting. ‘Here is this man working all these signs,’ they said, ‘and what action are we taking? If we let him go on in this way everybody…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Determined to Kill Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Jews and high priest were determined to kill Jesus because, “everybody will believe in Him.” Ponder on, “The fears of the Jewish authorities come from the insecurities of their self-centred and self-serving faith. They were fearful…
St Stanislas, Bishop & Martyr, pray for us5th Week of Lent (C) : Friday 11th April 2025Jer 20:10-13; Ps 17 (18):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 (Ps Wk I) What gives Prophet Jeremiah the courage? It is God’s words of truth and justice. To be a courageous missionary disciple of Jesus is to take His words seriously. Following Jesus’ footsteps…