Lord Jesus, You are seated at the right hand of the FatherASCENSION OF THE LORD : Thursday 26th May 2022Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 46:2-3,6-7,8-9; Heb. 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk. 24:46-53 (Psalter proper) After His resurrection, Jesus has a new glorious body that can go through closed doors, as witnessed by His disciples for forty days. This resurrected…
St Bede the venerable, priest & doctor St Gregory VII, pope St Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, virgin 6th Week of Easter (C) : Wednesday 25th May 2022Acts 17:15-22—18:1; Ps. 148:1-2,11-12, 13,14; Jn. 16:12-15 (Ps Wk II) Ancient Athens was a centre of civilisation. In his speech, Paul does not describe God from his point of…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for you now. But when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking as from himself but will say…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Holy Spirit of Complete Truth”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples, “I still have many things to say to you, but the Spirit of Truth will lead you to the complete Truth.” Ponder on, “Do we ‘seek for truth, peace and fulfilment’ everywhere and every…
Lord, stretch out Your hand to save me6th Week of Easter (C) : Tuesday 24th May 2022Acts 16:22-34; Ps. 137:1-2a,2bc-3,7c-8; Jn. 16:5-11 (Ps Wk II) Romans 8:28 says: “We know that all things work for the good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Do we believe it? With hindsight…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:5-11 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Now I am going to the one who sent me. Not one of you has asked, “Where are you going?” Yet you are sad at heart because I have told you this. Still, I must tell you the truth: it is for your own good…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sadness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ disciples were sad to hear that He would be leaving them. However, He consoles them; that He will send the Holy Spirit to enlighten, empower and encourage them to live His Gospels. Ponder on, “Do we accept God’s Will…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Evils of the World” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples, “When I send you the Paraclete, the Spirit of Truth; you will be my witnesses, and you will not fall away.” Ponder on Jesus’ assurances, “Do I listen and obey the voice of…
Lord, help me to know You as Lord of my life6th Week of Easter (C) : Monday 23rd May 2022Acts 16:11-15; Ps. 149:1-2,3-4,5-6a & 9b; Jn. 15:26—16:4a (Ps Wk II) Paul and his friends had sailed to Philippi and, on the Sabbath, were looking for a place to pray when they met some women gathered…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 15:26-16:4a Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who issues from the Father, he will be my witness. And you too will be witnesses, because you have been with me from the outset. ‘I have told…