Daily Word Of GodMark 4:35-41 With the coming of evening, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us cross over to the other side.’ And leaving the crowd behind they took him, just as he was, in the boat; and there were other boats with him. Then it began to blow a gale and the waves…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fear and Faith”: In today’s Gospel, when Jesus calmed the raging storm that was threatening the disciples’ lives, He remarked, “Why are you so frightened? How is it that you have no faith?” Ponder on, “When we face painful challenges and crises in our lives, do our…
St Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor3rd Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 28th January 20222 Sam. 11:1-4,5-19,13-17; Ps. 50:3-4,5-7,10-11; Mk. 4:26-34 (Ps Wk III) Unlimited power can be a powerful drug indeed, and it can convince one that they are above the law or ordinary morality. Even the great King David was not immune to…
Daily Word Of GodMark 4:26-32 Jesus said to the crowd, ‘This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man throws seed on the land. Night and day, while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing; how, he does not know. Of its own accord the land produces first…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God Provides – Providence: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that God in His “Silent” ways is the True source of all the blessings and joys of our lives. Ponder on, “Do we thank our Loving God who always Provides and Protects us in His Providence or do…
Daily Word Of GodMark 4:21-25 Jesus said to the crowd, ‘Would you bring in a lamp to put it under a tub or under the bed? Surely you will put it on the lamp-stand? For there is nothing hidden, but it must be disclosed, nothing kept secret except to be brought to light. If anyone…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sharing God’s Blessings: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “The amount you measure out is the amount you will be given. . .” Ponder on, “How much of God’s blessings of our wealth, talents and time do we share? Do we keep God’s blessings for ourselves and our…
St Angela Merici, virgin3rd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 27th January 20222 Sam. 7:18-19,24-29; Ps. 131:1-2,3-5,11,12,13-14; Mk. 4:21-25 (Ps Wk III) Despite all the mistakes he had made in his life, David was not afraid to ask God for favours. He acknowledged all of God’s kindness and mercy towards him in the past in…
Sts Timothy and Titus, Bishops3rd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 26th January 20222 Tim 1:1-8 or Tit. 1:1-5; Ps. 95:1-3,7-8,10; Lk. 10:1-9 (Ps Wk III) There is a sense of urgency in today’s gospel reading. Jesus not only called the twelve to go out and preach the Good News. He now extends this invitation…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Divine Harvest – Peace”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His disciples to proclaim the Good News and impart the Peace of God to all peoples. But, Jesus adds, “The Harvest is rich, but the labourers are few.” Ponder on, “Are we willing to ‘labour’ for God and…