Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:36-40 There was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well on in years. Her days of girlhood over, she had been married for seven years before becoming a widow. She was now eighty-four years old and never left the Temple, serving God night…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:25-32, 34-35 Now in Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was an upright and devout man; he looked forward to the restoration of Israel and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he…
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of Your only Son, Jesus, to usFifth day within the Octave of Christmas : Tuesday 29th December 20201 Jn 2: 3-11; Ps. 95: 1-2, 2-3, 5-6; Lk 2:22-35 The Gospel, according to John speaks typically of God the Father “sending Jesus”, and John records that Jesus himself often…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prophet Simeon – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Prophet Simeon’s deepest desire to be able to see the “Messiah Infant” is fulfilled. Ponder on, “What are our deep desires? Are they related to our relationship with God and our Eternal Salvation?” “Do the attractions of the secular…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Holy Innocents”: In King Herod’s intent to kill the Infant Jesus, he slaughtered all male infants under the age of two. Likewise, in today’s secular world, infants are killed in their mothers’ womb through abortion. Let us pray for all infants especially those who are in…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 2:13-16 After the wise men had left, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Get up, take the child and his mother with you, and escape into Egypt, and stay there until I tell you, because Herod intends to search for the child and do…
Heavenly Father, free us from our sins and the world of the dangerous CoronavirusFeast of the Holy Innocents : Monday 28th December 20201 Jn. 1:5—2:2; Ps. 123:2-3,4-5,7,8; Mt. 2:13-18 (Ps Wk I) In this age of Covid 19, the concept of holy innocents may well have taken on a new connotation for many people. Many…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 2:22, 39-40 When the day came for them to be purified in keeping with the Law of Moses, the parents of Jesus took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. When they had done everything the Law of the Lord required, they went back to Galilee, to their…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Holy Family”: Today’s Gospel episode captures the “Purification” of the Child Jesus in the Temple. As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, let us “consecrate” our family to God’s Protection, Guidance and Love. Let us pray for all families, especially those who are undergoing…
Jesus, Mary and Joseph... pray for usSolemnity of Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph : Sunday 27th December 2020Gen. 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps. 104:1-2,3-4,5-6, 8-9; Heb. 11:8,11-12,17-19; Lk. 2:22-40 (Ps Wk I) A strong society takes care of its weakest members. The basic social unit for the formation of a strong society is the family.…