Ss John de Brebeuf and Isaac Jogues29th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 19th October 2020Eph. 2:1-10; Ps. 99:2,3,4,5; Lk. 12:13-21 (Ps Wk I) Many of our present-day financial high-flyers are very similar to the man we read about in today's Gospel. There is, however, one difference. The man, about whom Jesus spoke, was intelligent…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 22:15-21 The Pharisees went away to work out between them how to trap Jesus in what he said. And they sent their disciples to him, together with some Herodians, to say, ‘Master, we know that you are an honest man and teach the way of God in all honesty, and that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Hypocrisy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus exposed the Pharisees for their hypocrisy: while they praised Him for His integrity, their intention was to trap Him. Hypocrisy is living a deceptive life; in the practice of our faith. Pray for the grace of God’s Light and…
Lord, I surrender all to You29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 18th October 2020Is. 45:1,4-6; Ps. 95:1,3,4-5,7-8,9-10; 1 Thess. 1:1-5; Mt. 22:15-21 (Ps Wk I) The central message in the first reading is that God is the creator of all, and therefore, God can use what or who he wants to accomplish his plan…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 12:8-12 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I tell you, if anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of man will declare himself for him in the presence of God's angels. But anyone who disowns me in the presence of human beings will be disowned…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Witnessing – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus affirms those who have the courage to speak in defence of and witness the faith; they will be blessed abundantly by God, who will always protect and provide them in all their needs. While we are to be respectful…
Holy Spirit, when I am suffering, teach me what to say and doSt Ignatius of Antioch, bishop & martyr : Saturday 17th October 2020Eph. 1:15-23; Ps. 8:2-3,4-5,6-7; Lk. 12:8-12 (Ps Wk IV) What is your biggest challenge in life? Amidst the hardships of life, have you ever considered giving up? Today Paul encourages us, “…I…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 12:1-5 The people had gathered in their thousands so that they were treading on one another. And Jesus began to speak, first of all to his disciples. ‘Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees -- their hypocrisy. Everything now covered up will be uncovered, and everything now hidden…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God-Centred Living: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned His disciples about the dangers of the Pharisees’ hypocrisy. However, He assured them not to fear, if they live a God-centred life. When our life’s dreams, desires and directions are Christ-centred, we will always have God’s Peace; in spite…
St Hedwig, religious28th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 16th October 2020Eph. 1:11-14; Ps. 32:1-2,4-5,12-13; Lk. 12:1-7 (Ps Wk IV) How do we know that the promises of Jesus are true? Are we sure that we will receive the promised inheritance and share in his glory? Paul reassures us: we can be sure of these…