Daily Word Of GodLuke 20:27, 34-38 Some Sadducees - those who say that there is no resurrection - approached Jesus and they put this question to him. Jesus replied, ‘The children of this world take wives and husbands, but those who are judged worthy of a place in the other world and in the resurrection…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Resurrection – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the unbelieving Sadducees about the reality of the “resurrection” and life after death. Ponder on, “Today, billions of people do not believe in the “resurrection” and life in heaven. As such for them, death would be terrifying. …
Lord, help us to remain faithful to You always33rd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Sunday 6th November 20222 Mac. 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps. 16:1,5-6,8 and 15; 2 Th. 2:16—3:5; Lk. 20:27-38 (or 27, 34-38) (Ps. Wk. IV) The first reading is a narrative about seven brothers and their subsequent martyrdom due to their refusal to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Responsibilities – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautions His disciples about the great temptations and deceptions of “money” and material “riches;” they can draw us away from our faith, hope and love for God. Ponder on, “Has money and other secular attractions been obstacles toward the…
Lord, help us to share what we have, generously 32nd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Saturday 5th November 2022Phil. 4:10-19; Ps. 111:1-2,5-6,8a and 9; Lk. 16:9-15 (Ps. Wk. III) Today’s Gospel reading, which follows ‘the Parable of the Dishonest Steward’, challenges us to examine our use of material possessions. Do we, as disciples of…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 16:10-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘The man who can be trusted in little things can be trusted in great; the man who is dishonest in little things will be dishonest in great. If then you cannot be trusted with money, that tainted thing, who will trust you with genuine riches?…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Creative Fidelity”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Parable of the “Astute Steward” to remind His followers to develop an attitude of “creative fidelity” in the living of His Father’s Will. Ponder on, “Are we ‘creative’ in the way we love and serve God’s Will or…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 16:1-6, 8 Jesus said to his disciples, ‘There was a rich man and he had a steward who was denounced to him for being wasteful with his property. He called for the man and said, “What is this I hear about you? Draw me up an account of your stewardship because…
St Charles Borromeo, bishop 32nd Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Friday 4th November 2022Phil. 3:17—4:1; Ps. 121:1-2,3-4a, 4b-5; Lk. 16:1-8 (Ps. Wk. III) Paul had it made. He was successful in his religious tradition and community and had a good reputation. But now, he said that everything he had accomplished was worthless rubbish compared…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sinners – Compassion”: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees and scribes criticised Jesus for dining with tax collectors. However, Jesus being committed to His Mission to save sinners, showed great respect and compassion for them. Ponder on, “Pray for the wisdom of Jesus; to know how to…