Daily Word Of GodMark 8:22-26 Jesus and his disciples came to Bethsaida, and some people brought to him a blind man whom they begged him to touch. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. Then, putting spittle on his eyes and laying his hands on him, he asked,…
Daily Word Of GodMark 8:14-21 The disciples had forgotten to take any bread and they had only one loaf with them in the boat. Then Jesus gave them this warning, ‘Keep your eyes open; look out for the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.’ And they said to one another, ‘It is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Miracles – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples about the different miracles of the multiplication of loaves, and asked them to reflect more deeply on their significance to their faith. Ponder on, “Do we sometimes behave likewise, and fail to see and value the…
Ss Cyril, monk, & Methodius, bishop6th Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Tuesday 14th February 2023Gen. 6:5-8; 7:1-5,10; Ps. 29:1-4,9-10; Mk. 8:14-21 (Ps. Wk. II) How easy it is for us to miss the point about God. This seems to be the message in both readings today. In the first reading from the Book…
Our God is a God of Love - Lord, help me be a sign of your love to others6th Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Monday 13th February 2023Gen. 4:1-15,25; Ps. 49:1,8,16-17,20-21; Mk. 8:11-13 (Ps. Wk. II) “The choice is yours.” This is how a priest ends his homilies. It should remind us that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Sadness – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was deeply saddened by the Pharisees’ blindness and obstinacy in the Good News that He proclaimed. Ponder on, “Do we also continue to “test” God’s Patience with our superficial faith, that does not allow Him to ‘free’ us…
Daily Word Of GodMark 8:11-13 The Pharisees came up and started a discussion with Jesus; they demanded of him a sign from heaven, to put him to the test. And with a profound sigh he said, ‘Why does this generation demand a sign? In truth I tell you, no sign shall be given to this…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘For I tell you, if your uprightness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of Heaven. ‘You have heard how it was said to our ancestors, You shall not kill; and if anyone…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Demands – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that the Good News of Salvation demand that we live a God-centred life of: righteousness, peace, and a unity that promotes the respect and care of all peoples. Ponder on, “Do we live the…
Lord, teach me the wisdom of God6th Week in Ordinary Time (Year A) : Sunday 12th February 2023Sir. 15:15-20; Ps. 118:1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34; 1 Cor. 2:6-10; Mk. 5:17-37 (Ps. Wk. II) Often people make excuses for their failings and negative behaviour. They blame others – parents, society, heredity, and almost anything else. Sirach rejects this and insists…