Daily Word Of GodMark 2:23-28 One Sabbath day Jesus was taking a walk through the cornfields, and his disciples began to make a path by plucking ears of corn. And the Pharisees said to him, ‘Look, why are they doing something on the Sabbath day that is forbidden?’ And he replied, ‘Have you never read…
Daily Word Of GodMark 2:18-22 John's disciples and the Pharisees were keeping a fast, when some people came to him and said to him, ‘Why is it that John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?’ Jesus replied, ‘Surely the bridegroom's attendants cannot fast while the bridegroom is still…
Lord, give me wisdom to distinguish the things I can change and those I can only appreciate today2nd Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Monday 15th January 20241 Sam. 15:16-23; Ps. 49:8-9,16-17,21,23; Mk. 2:18-22 (Ps. Wk. II) To live is to embrace change. The disciples of John and the Pharisees noticed that Jesus and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Good News of Salvation” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus responded to the Pharisees’ criticism that unlike John the Baptist, He and His disciples do not fast. Ponder on, “When we have a sincere and deep faith, love and hope in Jesus, the focus of our…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 1:35-42 As John stood there with two of his disciples, Jesus went past, and John looked towards him and said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God.’ And the two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, ‘What do you want?’ They…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Call of Apostles” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls John, Andrew, Simon Peter and two other disciples to follow Him. They all responded with total openness and trust, that Jesus would transform their lives. Ponder on, “Indeed, God’s Will is a fulfilment and joy, when…
Lord, may I experience friendship with You2nd Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Sunday 14th January 20241 Sam. 3:3-10,19; Ps. 39:2,4,7-10; 1 Cor. 6:13-15,17-20; Jn. 1:35-42 (Ps. Wk. II) When the call of God comes, it is persistent, even if not completely obvious at first. And it must be followed. Young Samuel discovered this…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus Sees our hearts” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus called Matthew, the tax collector; a public sinner, to become His apostle. Ponder on, “Jesus sensed that Matthew was detached from his sins, and desired to serve and even die for His Kingdom. Pray for the…
St Hilary, bishop & doctor, pray for us1st Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Saturday 13th January 20241 Sam. 9:1-4,17-19; 10:1a; Ps. 20:2-7; Mk. 2:13-17 (Ps. Wk. I) The young Saul was neither a scholar nor a soldier; he belonged to the smallest Israelite tribe. Still, God chooses him to be king of Israel.…
Daily Word Of GodMark 2:13-17 Jesus went out to the shore of the lake; and all the people came to him, and he taught them. As he was walking along he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and followed…