Jesus, Son of David, You are our Saviour3rd Week of Advent (B) :Monday 18th December 2023Jer. 23:5-8; Ps. 71:1-2,12-13,18-19; Mt. 1:18-24 (Ps. Wk. III) The first reading describes the prophecy of Jeremiah about a future “son of David” who will reign successfully in contrast to the kings of the past. The future ideal king is…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:18-21, 24 This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being an upright man and wanting to spare her disgrace, decided to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Providence” – Faith: Today’s Gospel reveals how Jesus, the Messiah, came to be born of Mary His Mother. God’s Providence offers Salvation to all peoples and, reaches out; in personal ways. Ponder on, “How have you experienced God’s personal ways of protecting and guiding you;…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 1:19-20, 22-27 This was the witness of John, when the Jews sent to him priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ He declared, he did not deny but declared, ‘I am not the Christ.’ So they said to him, ‘Who are you? We must take back an…
Lord, enlighten my mind and heart. Keep me focus on You.3rd Sunday of Advent (B) : 17th December 2023Is. 61:1-2a,10-11; (R. Ps) Lk. 1:46-48,49-50,53-54; 1 Thess. 5:16-24; Jn. 1:6-8,19-28 (Ps. Wk. III) ‘The Spirit of the Lord has anointed me’ – Jesus read these words in the synagogue in the Gospel of Luke and applied…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist’s Mission: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist continued to proclaim the “Coming of the Messiah” with deep commitment and fearlessness. Ponder on, “Are we inspired to live our faith, like John the Baptist’s commitment or do we justify, compromise and follow the secular…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 17:10-13 As they came down from the mountain the disciples put this question to Jesus, ‘Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?’ He replied, ‘Elijah is indeed coming, and he will set everything right again; however, I tell you that Elijah has come already and they did…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Open to God’s Truth” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, after the “Transfiguration of Jesus,” when the apostles, Peter, James and John were coming down the mountain, Jesus reminded them that, as the Messiah, He will face great Suffering and Death; for the sake of the Salvation…
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…