Are you a “slave” to the things of the world or a “free” child of God? 28th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday 12th October 2020Gal. 4:22-24,26-27, 31—5:1; Ps. 112:1-2,3-4,5a,6-7; Lk. 11:29-32 (Ps Wk IV) In his letter to the Galatians, Paul points out the difference between giving one’s ultimate adherence to the Jewish Law…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Vigilance in Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the crowd for their blindness in not recognising Him as the Saviour, and their obstinate refusal to obey God’s Commands. Ponder on, “Do we live our faith with vigilance or are we lukewarm in the practice of our…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 22:1-7a, 8-10 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: ‘The kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king who gave a feast for his son's wedding. He sent his servants to call those who had been invited, but they would not come. Next he sent some…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gratitude – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ parable of the “Wedding banquet” reminds us of our need to be grateful to God and not take His Goodness, Mercy and Love for granted. Ponder on, “Do I give excuses for not praying, and get caught up with…
Lord, teach me to be generous... Teach me to serve You as You deserve28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 11th October 2020Is. 25:6-10a; Ps. 22:1-4; 5,6; Phil. 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt. 22:1-14 (or 1-10) (Ps Wk IV) St Ignatius in his ‘Principle & Foundation’ (#23) of the Spiritual Exercises enlightens us about ‘indifference’ as “a…
A true believer is one who does what God asks... our faith is expressed in deeds27th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 10th October 2020Gal. 3:22-29; Ps. 104:2-3,4-5,6-7; Lk. 11:27-28 (Ps Wk III) Sometimes sin, addictions, bad habits, and broken relationships can seem like a prison. We feel helpless and unable to break free. Paul…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Word: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that hearing and keeping God’s Word of Eternal Salvation is the greatest blessings of life. However, we are bombarded and enveloped with distorted truths about God; from social media. We need to be empowered by God’s Word, and guided…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:27-28 As Jesus was speaking, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and said, ‘Blessed the womb that bore you and the breasts that fed you!’ But he replied, ‘More blessed still are those who hear the word of God and keep it!’ Today's Pointers on God's WordAs you read…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:15-20 When Jesus had cast out a devil, some of the people said, ‘It is through Beelzebul, the prince of devils, that he drives devils out.’ Others asked him, as a test, for a sign from heaven; but, knowing what they were thinking, he said to them, ‘Any kingdom which is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Power of Devils: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was accused of casting out a devil through the power of Beelzebul, the prince of devils. If we love God deeply, no devil can harm and destroy us. We will live in the freedom of God’s Peace and protection.…