Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:23-31 After sending the crowds away Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now far out on the lake, was battling with a heavy sea for there was a head-wind. In the fourth watch of the night…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:41-44 As Jesus drew near Jerusalem and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it and said, ‘If you in your turn had only understood on this day the message of peace! But, alas, it is hidden from your eyes! ‘Yes, a time is coming when your enemies…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:11a, 12-13, 15-17, 26 While the people were listening Jesus went on to tell a parable, ‘A man of noble birth went to a distant country to be appointed king and afterwards return. He summoned ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds. “Do business with these,” he told them,…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:1-7a, 9-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town when a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He was anxious to see what kind of man Jesus was, but he was too short and could…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Good Thief” – Faith: In today’s Gospel episode of Jesus’ Crucifixion; leaders, soldiers, crowds and others jeered at Jesus. However, the criminal on Jesus’ right, begged Him for His Forgiveness. Jesus’ response to him was the promise of paradise. Ponder on, “Do we beg Jesus with…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Reality of Heavenly Glory” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus revealed to the Sadducees that there is the reality of living in God’s Glory in heaven after we die, where there is no need for earthly “marital relationships”. Ponder on, “Does the reality of heaven deepen…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith in Jesus: In today’s Gospel, when Peter saw Jesus walking on the stormy sea, he called out to Him, “Lord if it is You, tell me to come to You across the water.” Jesus answered, “Come”, and Peter got out of the boat. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Presence and Providence: In today’s Gospel, Jesus wept at the sight of the city of Jerusalem because the people did not accept Him as the Messiah, and were determined to kill Him. In doing so, they suffered grievously. Ponder on, “Have we also been blind…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Gifts – Our Responsibilities: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded the crowd, “I tell you, to everyone who has (“gifts from God”) he will be given more; but from the man who has not even what he has will be taken away.’ Ponder on, “Have we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Zacchaeus’ Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praised Zacchaeus for his zeal and sincerity in welcoming Him into his home and life. Ponder on, “Are we overly caught up and attached to our daily living, so much so that we do not challenge ourselves to ‘see’ the…