Daily Word Of GodMatthew 9:14-15 John's disciples came to Jesus and said, ‘Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?’ Jesus replied, ‘Surely the bridegroom's attendants would never think of mourning as long as the bridegroom is still with them? But the time will come for the bridegroom to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Eternal Life – Earthly Life: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “let him renounce himself and take up his cross every day and follow Me . . . anyone who loses his life for My sake will save it.” Ponder on, “Am I willing to embrace the crosses…
Lord, grant me the grace to die to my disordered attachments and self-controlThursday after Ash Wednesday : 3rd March 2022Jer. 18:18-20; Ps. 30:5-6,14,15-16; Deut. 30:15-20; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4,6; Lk. 9:22-25 (Ps Wk IV) In the first reading, Moses issues a clarion call to the Israelites to choose life and blessing over disaster, curse, and death. In…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 9:22-25 Jesus said to his disciples, ‘The Son of man is destined to suffer grievously, to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes and to be put to death, and to be raised up on the third day.’ Then, speaking to all, he said, ‘If anyone wants to…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:4-6, 17-18 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Your almsgiving must be secret, and your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you. And when you pray, do not imitate the hypocrites: they love to say their prayers standing up in the synagogues and at the street corners…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Genuine Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples to give alms, pray and fast with a genuine love for God, and not for one’s self-glory. As we begin our Lenten season today, let us pray for a renewed desire to love God more deeply. Ponder on,…
O Lord, sustain us through our Lenten fast, that it may be pleasing to You ASH WEDNESDAY : 2nd March 2022Joel 2:12-18; Ps. 50:3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17; 2 Cor. 5:20 —6:2; Mt. 6:1-6,16-18; (Ps Wk IV) In confidence, as we enter Lent, our prayer echoes that of the Entrance Antiphon for Ash Wednesday: “You are merciful to all,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Divine “Rewards”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assured His apostles that those who preach and witness His Gospel faithfully, will be “rewarded a hundred times over.” Ponder on, “Do I continue to love God unconditionally, in spite of the pains and challenging sacrifices, in witnessing the Gospel of…
Fear is often a lack of faith. Do not worry – God is in control8th Week in Ordinary Time (C) : Tuesday 1st March 20221 Pt. 1:10-16; Ps. 97:1,2-4; Mk. 10:28-31 (Ps Wk IV) Sometimes the world – and even our lives – seem chaotic and without direction. The first generation of Christians felt that…
Daily Word Of GodMark 10:28-31 ‘What about us?’ Peter asked Jesus. ‘We have left everything and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘I tell you solemnly, there is no one who has left house, brothers, sisters, father, children or land for my sake and for the sake of the gospel who will not be repaid hundred times…