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…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Responsibility – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the Pharisees angrily for the evil and murderous deeds of their ancestors which they have to be responsible for; including their present evil living. Ponder on, “God expects us to be responsible for the way we live, and…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:47-53 Jesus said: ‘Alas for you because you build tombs for the prophets, the people your ancestors killed! In this way you both witness to what your ancestors did and approve it; they did the killing, you do the building. ‘And that is why the Wisdom of God said, “I will…
Lord, help me to be thankful and to live as your chosen people every moment... every daySt Teresa of Jesus, Avila : Thursday 15th October 2020Eph. 1:1-10; Ps. 97:1,2-4,5-6; Lk. 11:47-54 (Ps Wk IV) The Gospel reading reflects the ways the lawyers and the Pharisees showed their legalistic attitude to Jesus, which is the same…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Hypocrisy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the Pharisees forcefully for their hypocrisy. They deceive the public into thinking that they are very religious and righteous, when in fact, they are unjust, corrupt and oppressive. Pray daily for greater sincerity and sanctity in our love…