ST ANDREW, APOSTLE, Pray for us34th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Saturday, 30th November 2024Rom 10:9-18; Ps 18:2-5; Mt 4:18-22 (Ps Wk II) “COME and I will make you see a larger world than you can hold in your hands!” Perhaps this could be the invitation by Jesus to charm dreamers who seek a…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fig Tree” – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, that as the ‘fig tree’s budding points to the assurance of summer; the trials and persecutions of our faith, are signs, that our “Redemption” is imminent. Ponder on, “Always trust in the Lord’s Providence,…
Jesus, may we serve You unreservedly at all times34th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Friday, 29th November 2024Rev 20:1-4, 11—21:2; Ps 83:3-6, 8; Lk 21:29-33 (Ps Wk II) Human beings live in time and space that is governed by the law of science and logic. Chronological time by its Greek name is kronos. People…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 21:29-33 Jesus told his disciples a parable, ‘Look at the fig tree and indeed every tree. As soon as you see them bud, you know that summer is now near. So with you when you see these things happening: know that the kingdom of God is near. ‘I tell you solemnly,…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 21:24-28 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Great misery will descend on the land and wrath on this people. They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive to every pagan country; and Jerusalem will be trampled down by the pagans until the age of the pagans is…
Lord, in every moment prepare me not to fear Your judgement34th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Thursday, 28th November 2024Rev 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3; Ps 99:2-5; Lk 21:20-28 (Ps Wk II) The passage from the book of Revelation describes the fall of Babylon. An angel from heaven, acting under orders from the heavenly court, announces…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Persecution – Redemption” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples that there will be great signs of “chaos, destruction and persecutions of believers.” And, these are signs of the imminent “Eternal Redemption”. Ponder on, “When we face painful challenges in our faith; never despair;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Costs of Being Jesus’ Disciple”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples, “You will be betrayed, put to death, hated on account of My Name; but not a hair on your head will be lost. Your endurance will win you your life”. Ponder on, “We are…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 21:12-19 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Men will seize you and persecute you; they will hand you over to the synagogues and to imprisonment, and bring you before kings and governors for the sake of my name - and that will be your opportunity to bear witness. Keep this carefully in…
Lord, grant us wisdom and strength to persevere and remain faithful to You34th Week in Ordinary Time (B) : Wednesday, 27th November 2024Rev 15:1-4; Ps 97:1-3, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 (Ps Wk II) The sentiment that our scriptural readings are stirring in these last days of ordinary time is unnerving. A marauding threat of betrayals and…