Lord, help me to wholeheartedly conform to Your will and wayTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Thursday 19th December 2024Jdg. 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps. 70:3-6, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 (Ps. Wk. III) The Book of Judges relates to us that during the reign of the Philistines over the Israelites, an angel of the Lord came to visit…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:13-14, 18-20, 24-25 The angel said to Zechariah, ‘Do not be afraid, for your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth is to bear you a son and you shall name him John. He will be your joy and delight and many will rejoice at his birth. Zechariah said to the…
Lord, purify our desires, that our actions truly be humane and holy THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Wednesday 18th December 2024Jer. 23:5-8; Ps. 71:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt. 1:18-24 (Ps. Wk. III) The prophet Jeremiah (prophesied between 626 - 586 B.C.) spoke about the raising up of a “...virtuous Branch {Messianic title — Is 4:2}...…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:18-21, 24 This is how Jesus Christ came to be born. His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph; but before they came to live together she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a man of honour and wanting to spare her publicity, decided…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Intervention” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, we see how God chose Mary and Joseph to be the parents of Jesus, the Messiah. Ponder on, “Like Mary and Joseph, we are called to trust God totally in our lives. We are not to be afraid, of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Prophesy of the Messiah” – Faith: Kings and successful people become famous because of their achievements or inheritance. But, Jesus, the Messiah’s Greatness, was prophesised long before His Incarnation. Ponder on, “This historical event is possible only with Divine Providence revealing His Mystery. Do we still…
Lord, deepen our faith in YouTHIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Tuesday 17th December 2024Gen 49: 1-2, 8-10; (Ps) 71: 1-4, 7-8, 17; Mt. 1: 1-17 (Ps. Wk. III) Have you ever been awed by the intricacy of your own ancestral roots? Reading the ancestry of Jesus in Advent gives us a richer and more…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 1:1-2a, 6b, 11b, 16-17 Roll of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, son of David, son of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac …. David was the father of Solomon …. Then the deportation to Babylon took place. Jacob was the father Joseph the husband of Mary; of her was born…
God never cease to bless our day THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (C) : Monday 16th December 2024Num 24:2-7, 15-17; Ps. 24: 4-9; Mt. 21: 23-27 (Ps. Wk. III) Advent is also a season of awe and marvel because our eyes are opened to see the fulfillment of the many incidents and prophecies of the prophets…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fear of the Truth of God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the chief priests and elders challenged Jesus’ authority of chasing the money changers out of the Temple. They always acted in fear of losing their power and reputation. Ponder on, “Likewise, if we are fearful…