Lord, please hear and answer our prayers for Your beloved in the world2nd Week of Advent (B) : Saturday 16th December 2023Sir. 48:1-4,9-11; Ps. 79:2ac and 3bc,15-16,18-19; Mt. 17:10-13 (Ps. Wk. II) Psalm 80 speaks about a time in Israel’s history when it was invaded by foreigners (presumably Assyrians). Having to move elsewhere because of…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:16-19 Jesus spoke to the crowds: ‘What comparison can I find for this generation? It is like children shouting to each other as they sit in the market place: We played the pipes for you, and you wouldn't dance; we sang dirges, and you wouldn't be mourners. ‘For John came, neither…
Lord, help me to listen and hear Your voice, and live out Your desire for me2nd Week of Advent (B) : Friday 15th December 2023Is 48:17-19; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4 and 6; Mt. 11:16-19 (Ps. Wk. II) The word “obedience” has an interesting origin from Latin. The Latin word “obedire” does not mean blindly following commands; rather,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Attitudes, Behaviour” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the crowds with great sadness, as they were “deaf” to His Words of Salvation. Their consciences were “dulled” and they were contented with their superficial and secular ways of living.” Ponder on, “Are these attitudes and…
St John of the Cross, priest & doctor , pray for us2nd Week of Advent (B) : Thursday 14th December 2023Is. 41:13-20; Ps. 144:1 and 9,10-11,12-13b; Mt. 11:11-15 (Ps. Wk. II) John the Baptist (3:2) and Jesus (4:17) proclaimed the Kingdom, and both were violently oppressed by the leaders of the people. John’s imprisonment by…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:11-15 Jesus spoke to the crowd: ‘In truth I tell you, of all the children born to women, there has never been anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of Heaven is greater than he. ‘Since John the Baptist came, up to this present time, the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hope amidst violence” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the greatness of John the Baptist. However, He proclaims that amidst the great violence and turbulence in the world, caused by sin; True Hope and Peace can only be found in Him; the Messiah. Ponder on,…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:28-30 Jesus exclaimed: ‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’…
St Lucy, virgin & martyr , pray for us2nd Week of Advent (B) : Wednesday 13th December 2023Is. 40:25-31; Ps. 102:1-2,3-4,8 and 10; Mt. 11:28-30 (Ps. Wk. II) Today’s first reading is from the Prophet Isaiah. It fits nicely into our Advent readings because it resonates with a significant theme of the season: hope and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Life’s Burdens” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us the strength to accept all our burdens in our life. No one can give us the assurance and hope that He gives. Ponder on: Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you who are overburdened. I will…