Daily Word Of GodMatthew 7:6,12-14 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not give dogs what is holy; and do not throw your pearls in front of pigs, or they may trample them and then turn on you and tear you to pieces. ‘So always treat others as you would like them to treat you; that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humility” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “Treat others as you would like them to treat you . . .” Ponder on, “Do we face painful challenges to be ‘humble’ when we have ‘double standards’ in ‘treating others and ourselves?” Do we…
St Cyril of Alexandria, bishop & doctor, Pray for us12th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 27th June 2023Gen. 13:2,5-18; Ps. 14:2-5; Mt. 7:6,12-14 (Ps. Wk. IV) The phrase “casting pearls before swine” seems inspired by today’s Gospel text as Jesus advises His disciples to not waste what is valuable on those who do not…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Judgement – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples, “Take the plank out of your own eye first; only then do you take the splinter out of your brother’s eye.” Ponder on, “We have a tendency to judge others unjustly, even without knowing the full…
Lord, help me to 'let go' and to committ all to You and trust in You.12th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 26th June 2023Gen. 12:1-9; Ps. 32:12-13,18-20,22; Mt. 7:1-5 (Ps. Wk. IV) In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus told the disciples not to judge others. Those who condemn others are strongly warned in Mt.7:2. God…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 7:1-5 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not judge, and you will not be judged; because the judgements you give are the judgements you will get, and the standard you use will be the standard used for you. ‘Why do you observe the splinter in your brother's eye and never notice…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 10:26-28,32-33 Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Do not be afraid. Everything now covered up will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear. What I say to you in the dark, tell in the daylight; what you hear in whispers, proclaim from the housetops. ‘Do not be afraid…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fears – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus instructed His disciples saying, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but fear him rather who can destroy both body and soul in hell.” Ponder on, “The greatest ‘fear’ is facing death. But, when we have…
Lord Jesus, help me not to be afraid and be faithful to you12th Week in Ordinary Time : Sunday 25th June 2023Jer. 20:10-13; Ps. 68:8-10,14,17,33-35; Rom. 5:12-15; Mt. 10:26-33 (Ps. Wk. IV) The prophet Jeremiah is known as the “weeping prophet”. In the first reading, Jeremiah is shown to be in a state of despair.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our True Treasures” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “Do not store up treasures for yourselves on earth, but store up treasures in heaven.” Ponder on, “The earthly ‘treasures’ of material wealth, social status, power and glory are great temptations of the…