Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:2b-10 This is what Jesus taught his disciples: ‘How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and thirst for what is right:…
Daily Word Of GodMark 14:12, 16, 22-25 On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed, his disciples said to him, ‘Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?’ The disciples set out and went to the city and found everything as Jesus…
Jesus our friend in need Scripture: : Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, if it is you, tell me to come to you across the water." Jesus said, "Come" (Mt. 14:28-29). Meditation: It is especially when we are in difficulties that our prayer-life becomes a source of strength and peace for us. In every crisis we…
MOST PRECIOUS BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST CORPUS CHRISTI SUNDAY : 6th June 2021Ex 24:3-8; Ps. 115:12-13,15,16,17-18; Heb. 9:11-15; Mk. 14:12-16,22-26 (Psalter proper) The reading from the Book of Exodus recalls that our holy communion is a communion in the New Covenant, in the Blood of Christ. When Moses presented to his people the commands…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Eucharist: Today’s Gospel captures the episode of the “Last Supper” of Jesus and His Apostles. Spend some time today to contemplate yourself present at the scene with the apostles; experience “Jesus handing you the Bread and Cup; His True Body and Blood to receive.” Thank Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Generosity: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praised the poor widow who put into the treasury everything she owned, and exposed the rich for putting in their “lose change.” Ponder on, “Are we more like the poor widow or the rich men when we share our…
Prayer and fasting are good, but almsgiving with a pure heart is better9th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday, 5th June 2021Tob. 6:10-11; 7:1,9-17; 8:4-9; Ps. 127:1-2,4-5; Mk. 12:28-34 (Ps Wk I) The reading from Tobit emphasises the importance of good deeds and piety. When Tobit and Tobias gave Raphael a generous bonus for bringing…
Daily Word Of GodMark 12:38-44 In his teaching Jesus said, ‘Beware of the scribes who like to walk about in long robes, to be greeted obsequiously in the market squares, to take the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honour at banquets; these are the men who swallow the property of widows,…
Jesus the friend of sinners Scripture: When Jesus came to the spot he looked up and spoke to him, "Zacchaeus, come down. Hurry, because I am going to stay at your house today". And he hurried down and welcomes him joyfully (Lk. 19:5-7). Meditation: In prayer, we come as loved and forgiven sinners to meet…
Daily Word Of GodMark 12:35-37 While teaching in the Temple, Jesus said, ‘How can the scribes maintain that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, moved by the Holy Spirit, said: The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand and I will put your enemies under your feet. David himself…