Jesus continues to intercede for us in heaven in the presence of God our Father6th Week of Easter : Saturday 15th May 2021Acts 18:23-28; Ps. 46:2-3,8-9,10; Jn. 16:23-28 (Ps Wk II) In today’s Gospel, the final words of Jesus, “I came into the world. Now I am leaving the world to go to the Father",…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Chosen by God: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “You did not choose Me; no, I chose you; and I commission you to go out and bear fruit; fruit that will last.” Ponder on, “Do I feel honoured that God has chosen…
St Matthias, apostle6th Week of Easter : Friday 14th May 2021Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Ps. 112:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; Jn. 15:9-17 (Ps Wk II) In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus says, “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” Jesus speaks of a very special kind of love: an outreaching love that unconditionally seeks others'…
Daily Word Of GodMark 16:15-20 Jesus showed himself to the Eleven and said to them, ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned. These are the signs that will be associated with believers:…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - Evangelisation: Jesus in today’s Gospel commissions His apostles, before ascending into heaven, “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation.” Today, we have 1.2 billion Catholics because of evangelisation. Let us continue to witness our faith with greater zeal…
Christians are to preach the Good News, do God’s will and serve others. ASCENSION OF THE LORD (B) : Thursday 13th May 2021Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 46:2-3,6-7,8-9; Eph. 4:1-13 (or 4:1-7,11-13) or Eph. 1:17-23; Mk. 16:15-20 (Psalter proper) The disciples were desperate to know when Jesus was going to expel the Romans and re-establish the kingdom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Holy Spirit of Truth: In today’s Gospel, Jesus says to His disciples, “. . . when the Spirit of Truth comes, He will lead you to the complete Truth. . . and glorify Me” Let us open our minds to God’s Truth and our hearts to…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for you to bear now. But when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking as from himself, but…
Ss Nereus & Achilleus, martyrs6th Week of Easter : Wednesday 12th May 2021Acts 17:15,22—18:1; Ps. 148:1-2,11-12,13,14; Jn. 16:12-15 (Ps Wk II) In the first century Roman Empire, many new religions and cults were spreading, especially from the East. Therefore, to the Greeks in Athens, Paul’s preaching was just about another new God called Jesus. Paul…