DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Presence – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His Twelve Apostles to proclaim the Good News of Salvation, and bring “His Divine Peace” to everyone. Ponder on, “Like the apostles, we are each called to trust in God’s unfailing Active Presence, labouring for our Eternal…
Dear Lord, inspire us and help us accomplish our mission in You4th Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Thursday 1st February 20241 Kgs. 2:1-4,10-12; (R. Ps.) Chr. 29:10-12d; Mk. 6:7-13 (Ps. Wk. IV) As David’s life draws to a close, he lay his charge on Solomon to observe the ways and decrees as commanded…
Daily Word Of GodMark 6:7-13 Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out in pairs, giving them authority over unclean spirits. And he instructed them to take nothing for the journey except a staff - no bread, no haversack, no coppers for their purses. They were to wear sandals but, he added, ‘Don't…
Daily Word Of GodMark 6:1-6 Jesus went to his home town, and his disciples accompanied him. With the coming of the Sabbath he began teaching in the synagogue, and most of them were astonished when they heard him. They said, ‘Where did the man get all this? What is this wisdom that has been granted…
St John Bosco, priest, pray for us4th Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Wednesday 31st January 20242 Sam. 24:2,9-17; Ps. 31:1-2,5-7; Mk. 6:1-6 (Ps. Wk. IV) What is wrong with taking a census? Modern nations do that all the time. They count their citizens for purposes of governance and taxation. But when David took…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Deepening of our Faith: In today’s Gospel, the townspeople of Jesus were greatly astonished at Jesus’ Wisdom and power to perform miracles of cure. Nevertheless, they were skeptical and could not believe that He is the Messiah. Ponder on, “Our prejudices can be great hindrances to…
Lord, grant us the grace so that our gestures of faith renew our relationship with others4th Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Tuesday 30th January 20242 Sam. 18:9-10,14,24-25,31 --19:3; Ps. 85:1-6; Mk. 5:21-43 (Ps. Wk. IV) Though Absalom instigated a rebellion, King David commanded his followers not to kill him. Death was not the…
Daily Word Of GodMark 5:21-24a, 35b-38a, 40b-42 When Jesus had crossed in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered round him and he stayed by the lake. Then the president of the synagogue came up, named Jairus, and seeing him, fell at his feet and begged him earnestly, saying, ‘My little daughter…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Compassion – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus raised to life the dead daughter of Jairus. Jesus assured Him that his daughter will live, if he has faith. Ponder on, “One of the main reasons why Jesus is unable to perform miracles in our lives, is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Unclean Spirits – Fear”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled a legion of evil spirits and sent them into a herd of pigs. Ponder on, “If we have deep insecurities and pride, we can become vulnerable to the influence of evil spirits. Turn to Jesus, as our…