Daily Word Of GodMark 1:14-20 After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the gospel from God saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the gospel.’ As he was walking along by the Lake of Galilee he saw Simon and Simon's…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving God’s Will”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was serving the needs of the great crowds, and did not even have the time to eat. His relatives were upset and restrained Him from serving. Ponder on, “When we love and serve God, with selflessness and joy, others…
Daily Word Of GodMark 3:20-21 Jesus went home, and such a crowd collected that they could not even have a meal. When his relations heard of this, they set out to take charge of him; they said, ‘He is out of his mind.’ Today's Pointers on God's WordAs you read the passage what words, phases…
Lord, help me to accomplish my duties today albeit in the face of challenges2nd Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Saturday 20th January 20242 Sam. 1:1-4,11-12,17,19,23-27; Ps. 79:2-3,5-7; Mk. 3:20-21 (Ps. Wk. II) Today’s relatively short, two verse Gospel sparks the imagination quite vividly - the scene of Jesus returning home with His disciples,…
Lord, help me to be willing to do Your work and to trust that You will provide2nd Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Friday 19th January 20241 Sam. 24:3-21; Ps.56:2-4,6,11; Mk. 3:13-19 (Ps. Wk. II) David’s behaviour illustrates the thinking of a righteous person. Saul had been pursuing David to kill him and unknowingly,…
Daily Word Of GodMark 3:13-19 Jesus went up onto the mountain and summoned those he wanted. So they came to him and he appointed twelve; they were to be his companions and to be sent out to proclaim the message, with power to drive out devils. And so he appointed the Twelve, Simon to whom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Apostles of Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus appointed the twelve apostles. He will mission them to proclaim the Gospel of Salvation. They will receive the divine gifts and power to heal and drive out devils. Ponder on, “Likewise, when Jesus missions us to serve…
Lord, help me to be signposts for others and point them to You2nd Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Thursday 18th January 20241 Sam. 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps. 55:2-3,9-14; Mk. 3:7-12 (Ps. Wk. II) The Gospel reading today highlights Jesus’ healing and deliverance ministry. What did Jesus heal and delivered people of? Whom did He…
St Anthony, abbot, pray for us2nd Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Wednesday 17th January 20241 Sam. 17:32-33,37,40-51; Ps. 143:1-2,9-10; Mk. 3:1-6 (Ps. Wk. II) Some people worry about anger – about feeling angry when, for instance, they’re cheated or abused by someone, or when they hear news of some great wrong or gross…
Lord, help us to sow seeds of hope in every needy situation2nd Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Tuesday 16th January 20241 Sam. 16:1-13; Ps. 88:20-22,27-28; Mk. 2:23-28 (Ps. Wk. II) The Lord entrusted Samuel to find a replacement for Saul who was no longer fit to lead. So Samuel, awakened by the Lord…