Lord Jesus, You are exalted to God’s right handMonday within Easter Octave : 18th April 2022Acts 2:14,22-33; Ps. 15:1-2,5,7-8,9-10,11; Mt. 28:8-15 The Gospel reading saw Jesus appearing, not just to the women but to the disciples and many others again and again. They touched Him and spoke to Him (Mk.16:14; Lk.24: 13-43, John 20:19-29). This…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Good News of Resurrection: In todays Gospel, the women were filled with awe when they encountered the Risen Lord. However, the chief priests bribed the soldiers to lie about the Truth of the Resurrection. Ponder on, Do we have the zeal to witness to Christs Resurrection,…
Jesus, You are my Risen LordEASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION (C) : 17th April 2022Acts 10:34,37-43; Ps. 117:1-2,16,17,22-23; Col. 3:1-4 or 1 Cor. 5:6-8; Jn. 20:1-9 or Lk. 24:1-12 (Psalter proper) The readings of Easter Sunday present important lessons as to what Christians must believe in and how they are to live. In the…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 20:1-9 It was very early on the first day of the week and still dark, when Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. ‘They…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Easter Sunday: When Jesus disciples saw the empty tomb, they believed in the Resurrection; the Victory and Glory of Gods Reign. Ponder on, When we experience the empty tomb of uncertainties and suffering in our lives, do we become sceptical or are we filled with greater…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Resurrection of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, several women who loved Jesus deeply went to His tomb with spices and found it empty; but the angels revealed that Jesus had Risen. Ponder on, “If we love Jesus deeply, we will receive special insights into the infinite Beauty…
Increase and strengthen my faith that I may see You, my Lord, in all thingsHOLY SATURDAY : 16th April 2022Ex. 14:15–15:1; Ps. 117:1-2,16ab,17,22-23; Lk. 24:1-12 Why do you seek the Living One among the dead? You won’t find Him here. He is risen.’ This was what the two messengers from God said to the women…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 24:1-12 On the first day of the week, at the first sign of dawn, the women went to the tomb with the spices they had prepared. They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb, but on entering they discovered that the body of the Lord Jesus was…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Good Friday: In today’s Gospel, the Suffering and Death of Jesus reveal to us God’s infinite Merciful and Forgiving Love. Ponder on, “As Jesus’ followers, we too are expected to have an unconditional merciful and forgiving Love for others. Do we harbour anger and hatred for…
Lord, help me to be a source of comfort and hope to othersGOOD FRIDAY : 15th April 2022Is. 52:13 — 53:12; Ps. 30:2,6,12-13,15-16, 17,25; Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn. 18:1—19:42 (Psalter proper) Why do we call the passion of Jesus ‘Good Friday?’ What is good about pain, suffering, and death? His passion was something He bore…