DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Suffering Saviour”: In today’s liturgical services of the Passion of Jesus, the Mercy and unconditional Love of God is revealed in its infinite power and mystery. Ponder on, “Jesus willingly suffered excruciating pain and a cruel death for our sake and the Salvation of the whole…
Lord, open my heart to serve others humbly and joyfullyHoly Thursday : 1st April 2021Ex. 12:1-8,11-14; Ps. 115:12-13,15-16, 17-18; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Jn. 13:1-15 The Passover was a celebration of God liberating the Israelites from slavery. The entire people took part; no one was denied a portion because of their poverty. The blood on the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Last Supper: In today’s Holy Thursday Mass and Gospel, Jesus washes the feet of His apostles, and proclaims that all His disciples are likewise to be humble servants. Ponder on, “Is my faith actively shown in deeds of humble and selfless service to others: like our…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 13:4-9, 12-15 Jesus got up from table, removed his outer garments and, taking a towel, wrapped it round his waist; he then poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel he was wearing. He came to Simon Peter, who said…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 26:17-18, 20-25 On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus to say, ‘Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?’ He said, ‘Go to so-and-so in the city’ he replied’ and say to him, “The Master says: My time is…
Lord, open my heart to the graces of repentance and reconciliationWednesday of Holy Week : 31st March 2021Is. 50:4-9; Ps. 68:8-10,21-22,31,33-34; Mt. 26:14-25 (Ps Wk II) In some countries, today is traditionally called “Spy Wednesday”, recalling Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. Judas evokes various feelings as people understand him in different ways. Some people sympathise with…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Last Supper: In today’s Gospel, Jesus at the Last Supper revealed that Judas Iscariot, the one who “dipped his hand into the dish with Him” will betray Him. However, Judas denied. Ponder on, “Are there occasions when we deny our sins, when our conscience and the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Simon Peter: In today’s Gospel, Simon Peter was sure that he would willingly lay down his life for Jesus. However, Jesus revealed to him that instead he would betray Him. Ponder on, “Are we sometimes like Peter in thinking that we are deeply committed to Jesus…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 13:21-33, 36-38 When Judas had gone, Jesus said: ‘Now has the Son of man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified. If God has been glorified in him, God will in turn glorify him in himself, and will glorify him very soon. My little children, I shall not be…
Lord, help me to be faithful to You and Your teachingsTuesday of Holy Week : 30th March 2021Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 70:1-2,3-4,5-6,15,17; Jn.13:21-33,36-38 (Ps Wk II) The Jews were in exile in Babylon, but God did not want them to lose heart. God wanted them to know that Israel would be restored eventually. God would be…