DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Spiritual Consolations” – God’s Gift: In today’s Gospel, Peter, James and John were blessed with the gift of witnessing Jesus’ Transfiguration. Ponder on, “God longs to give us the gifts of ‘spiritual consolations’ to help us deepen our love for Him, and to strengthen us spiritually…
Lord, help me see Your glory in my lifeTRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD : Saturday 6th August 2022Dan. 7:9-10,13-14 or 2 Pt. 1:16-19; Ps. 96:1-2,5-6,9; Lk. 9:28-36 (Ps Wk II) The first reading describes the second of Daniel’s four visions from God. The first part of the vision is a heavenly judgement scene. In it, Daniel…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:28b-30, 32-35 Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up the mountain to pray. As he was prayed, the aspect of his face was changed and his clothing became brilliant as lightning. Suddenly there were two men there talking to him; they were Moses and Elijah. Peter…
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. (Mt 5:10).Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major : Friday 5th August 2022Nah 2:1,3; 3:1-3,6-7; (R. Ps.) Deut. 32:35cd-36ab,39abcd,41; Mt. 16:24-28 (Ps Wk II) Today’s Gospel reading reminds us of the ‘Cost of Discipleship’. From this text, we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praises Mary His Mother, as the greatest of all believers who “keeps His Father’s Word of Truth and Salvation. Ponder on, “Are we faithful to God’s Will revealed in the Bible and taught through the Wisdom of our Church? …
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:27-28 As Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, ‘Happy the womb that bore you and the breasts you sucked!’ But he replied, ‘Still happier those who hear the word of God and keep it!’ Today's Pointers on God's WordAs you read the passage what…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Knowing and Loving Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus wanted to know whether His apostles truly knew and loved Him. Peter’s response, which represents the rest of the apostles affirmed their love and commitment in Him as “Christ, the Son of the Living God.” Ponder on, “What…
St John Vianney, priest Patron of all Priests18th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 4th August 2022Jer. 31:31-34; Ps. 50:12-13,14-15,18-19; Mt. 16:13-23 (Ps Wk II) Jeremiah promised the people a renewal – not a replacement – of the covenant. God would be closer, more personal, and God’s laws would be written on the human heart.…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say he is John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ he said ‘who…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 15:21-28 Jesus left Gennesaret and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Then out came a Canaanite woman from that district and started shouting, ‘Sir, Son of David, take pity on me. My daughter is tormented by a devil.’ But he answered her not a word. And his disciples went…