DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Archangels – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to Nathanael, “You will see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending over the Son of Man.” Ponder on, “God has archangels, who serve His Will and Mission – Do we thank God for the…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 1:47-51 When Jesus saw Nathanael coming he said of him, ‘There, truly, is an Israelite in whom there is no deception.’ Nathanael asked, ‘How do you know me?’ Jesus replied, ‘Before Philip came to call you, I saw you under the fig tree.’ Nathanael answered, ‘Rabbi, you are the Son of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Insecurities” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, King Herod was filled with anxieties when he heard that John the Baptist was alive. His great power and riches could not dampen his insecurities and fear of John; a holy man who proclaimed the Truth of God. Ponder on,…
SS Lawrence Ruiz & Comps. martyrs, pray for us25th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 28th September 2023Hag. 1:1-8; Ps. 149:1-2,3-4,5-6a and 9b; Lk. 9:7-9 (Ps. Wk. I) Haggai’s message from God was about priorities. The Israelites had rebuilt their own houses and looked after their own needs but had not rebuilt the Temple. God…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:7-9 Herod the tetrarch had heard about all that was going on; and he was puzzled, because some people were saying that John had risen from the dead, others that Elijah had reappeared, still others that one of the ancient prophets had come back to life. But Herod said, ‘John? I…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Discipleship of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus empowered His apostles to heal illnesses and proclaim the Good News of Salvation. In their missionary service, they were to trust in Him totally. Ponder on, “Have you experienced great joy and peace when you are able to serve…
St Vincent de Paul, priest, pray for us25th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 27th September 2023Ezr. 9:5-9; (R. Ps.) Tob. 13:2,3-4.4bcd,5,8; Lk. 9:1-6 (Ps. Wk. I) A famous folk tale is about a village suffering drought and praying for God to send rain. The village priest and the elders had all the people gathered…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:1-6 Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. He said to them, ‘Take nothing for the journey: neither staff, nor haversack, nor bread, nor money; and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Love for Mary” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus affirms Mary as His Mother, by praising Her great fidelity to His Father’s Word. Ponder on, “When we live God’s Word of Truth and Salvation with fidelity, we are witnessing to our true identity as a…
SS. Cosmas and Damian, martyrs; pray for us25th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 26th September 2023Ezr. 6:7-8,12b,14-20; Ps. 121:1-2,3-4a,4b-5; Lk. 8:19-21 (Ps. Wk. I) Today’s Gospel reading stresses the importance of hearing the Word of God in the proper manner. It goes beyond the meaning of ‘family’ for it emphasises that the true family…