Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:7-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In your prayers do not babble as the pagans do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard. Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him. So you should pray like this: Our…
God sees, God hears, God answers. Take heart!1st Week of Lent (B) : Tuesday 23rd February 2021Is. 55:10-11; Ps. 33:4-5,6-7,16-17,18-19; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps Wk I) Psalm 34 was written by David after his deliverance from a life-threatening situation (1 Samuel 21:10-15). Sharing his joy of deliverance by the Lord, David urges the people of God…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Peter’s Faith: In today’s Gospel, Peter as leader of the apostles, affirmed “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” This brought great consolation to Jesus, who was about to suffer His Passion. How did the Holy Spirit inspire you to remain faithful to…
To follow this Messiah, we must also be willing to take up our cross. Who is Jesus to you?Chair of Saint Peter, the Apostle : Monday 22nd February 20211 Pt. 5:1-4; Ps. 22:1-3a,3b-4,5,6; Mt. 16:13-19 (Ps Wk I) The advice in Peter’s Letter is valid at all times. He urges those in positions of authority…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say he is John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But you’ he said, ‘who…
Daily Word Of GodMark 1:12-15 The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him. After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Testing: In today’s Gospel, after Jesus’ Baptism, He went into the desert for forty days “to prepare” Himself for His Public ministry. There, His faith was tempted and tested by Satan. Is it true for you that, “When God allowed your faith to be…
The future belongs to God and those who walk in God's ways... whom do you serve?1st Sunday of Lent (B) : 21st February 2021Gen. 9:8-15; Ps. 24:4-5,6,7,8-9; 1 Pt. 3:18-22; Mk. 1:12-15 (Ps Wk I) The beautiful rainbow is a perpetual sign of God’s covenant with all humanity. God seemed reconciled to human weakness and…
Jesus came to call sinners to him ... and that includes you and me!Saturday after Ash Wednesday : 20th February 2021Is. 58:9b-14; Ps. 85:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 5:27-32 (Ps Wk IV) Isaiah was sharing the Lord's message with the people. God would restore the people if they followed his conditions. It was a call to repentance and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sinners – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus called Matthew, the tax collector to be His apostle; and also dined with his colleagues. “Are we prejudiced towards sinners?” Jesus’ Good News of Salvation embraces all sinners and does not condemn anyone. We hate the sin but love…