Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:1-2a, 6b, 11b, 16-17 Roll of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham: Abraham fathered Isaac …. David fathered Solomon …. Then the deportation to Babylon took place. Jacob fathered Joseph the husband of Mary; of her was born Jesus who is called Christ. The sum of…
All Glory be to Jesus. our Messiah and King3rd Week of Advent (A) : Saturday 17th December 2022Gen. 49:2,8-10; Ps. 71:1-2,3-4,7-8,17; Mt. 1:1-17 (Ps. Wk. III) The first reading describes Jacob’s deathbed blessing of his sons and the characteristics and future destiny of the twelve tribes of Israel. What is clear is the allusion to…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 5:33-36 Jesus said to the Jews: ‘You sent messengers to John, and he gave his testimony to the truth: not that I depend on human testimony; no, it is for your salvation that I mention it. ‘John was a lamp lit and shining and for a time you were content to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus the Messiah: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the Jews that “John is a lamp and shining for a while”; indeed He is the awaited Messiah who offers the Good News of Salvation. Ponder on, “Many people are looking at other ‘gods’ in their needs…
Thank you, Father God, for sending Jesus your Son to us3rd Week of Advent (A) : Friday 16th December 2022Is. 56:1-3, 6-8; Ps. 66 (67):2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 (Ps. Wk. III) Jesus says He is the truth and is doing the Father’s work because the Father has sent Him. Yes, understanding what is true…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 7:24b-25a, 26-30 Jesus began to talk to the people about John, ‘What did you go out into the desert to see? A reed swaying in the breeze? No! Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and much more than a prophet: he is the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the crowd that the greatest divine gift is to receive the faith in the Kingdom of God’s Salvation. And, that John the Baptist was sent to prepare people to be receptive to such a gift. …
Lord, help me to recognise my sinfulness 3rd Week of Advent (A) : Thursday 15th December 2022Is 54:1-10; Ps. 29:2,4-6,11-13; Lk 7:24-30 (Ps. Wk. III) The passage from Isaiah is full of images of promise and hope for the people of Israel. The Israelites were in exile, and times had been tough. Isaiah’s prophecy was…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 7:18b-23 John, summoning two of his disciples, sent them to the Lord to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to expect someone else?’ When the men reached Jesus they said, ‘John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, “Are you the one who…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sinners” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus is challenging us: not to lose our faith through our refusal to follow God’s Will and Ways. But, to be open to God’s Will, even though we are grave sinners. With God’s graces we can have deep conversions, and…