Lord, help us to recognise the sacred time, the time of God’s visitation33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday, 19th November 2020Rev. 5:1-10; Ps. 149:1-2,3-4,5-6,9; Lk. 19:41-44 (Ps Wk I) This is undoubtedly one of the most moving passages in the Gospel. Pilgrims to Jerusalem visit the Church known as Dominus flevit (The Lord wept)…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Peace within the Cross”: In today’s Gospel, as Jesus drew near and saw Jerusalem, where He would Suffer and Die, He exclaimed, “This day is the way to Peace!” Pray for the faith to embrace the Truth of the Gospel of Jesus wholeheartedly; for to suffer…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 14:23-31 After sending the crowds away Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now some furlongs from land, was hard pressed by rough waves, for there was a head-wind. In the fourth watch of the night he…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Fears – Faith: In today’s Gospel episode, Jesus walks on the rough waves towards His disciples’ boat. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the waters as Jesus had called for him, but he began to sink when he became afraid. Jesus reminds Peter…
Dedication of the Basilicas of St Peter and St Paul33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday, 18th November 2020Rev. 4:1-11; Ps. 150:1-2,3-4,5-6; Lk. 19:11-28 (Ps Wk I) The Book of Revelation was written to the Christian community, which was facing persecution from Rome. Many in the community were afraid, and their faith was wavering. The…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Heart’s Desires” – Faith: In today’s Gospel episode, Zacchaeus the senior tax collector shows his sincere desires to discover more deeply who Jesus is. Thus, he allowed Jesus to transform him. Ponder on, “Are we willing or resisting Jesus who wants to transform us? What is…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 19:1-7a, 9-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town and suddenly a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He kept trying to see which Jesus was, but he was too short and could not see…
St Elizabeth of Hungary, religious33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday, 17th November 2020Rev. 3:1-6,14-22; Ps. 14:2-4,5; Lk. 19:1-10 (Ps Wk I) Today we hear a letter to the Church in Laodicea. This city was wealthy; it minted coins and hosted its own medical school. Yet, in spite of this material wealth, people were spiritually…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Suffering – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the blind man who pleaded to be healed. In God’s Compassionate Mercy, He will never fail to reach out to us in our trials and suffering, if we plead for His Healing and Strength. Pray for the wisdom…
The blind man trusted Jesus and had faith that Jesus would heal him33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Monday, 16th November 2020Rev. 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4,6; Lk. 18:35-43 (Ps Wk I) Revelation is filled with much imagery. A blessing was promised to everyone who read these words which, according to John, were meant for the…