Lord, your cross is a constant reminder of the life of Jesus — and the life we are to imitate — of loving and humble service to othersFeast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross : Monday 14th September 2020Sir. 27:33—28:7; Ps. 102:1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12; Rom. 14:7-9; Mt. 18:21-35 (Ps Wk IV) Many of the early Christians…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Mercy: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to Nicodemus, “For God sent His Son into the world not to judge the world, but so that through Him the world might be saved.” When we sin and reject God’s Love, only God can reconcile us with Himself. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Forgiveness – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the need to forgive others seventy-seven times; which is all the time. This is because God our Father is all merciful and all forgiving. Are we humble enough to admit our faults, failures and sinfulness and seek God’s…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 18:21-25a, 26a, 27-28, 30b, 32-33 Peter went up to Jesus and said, ‘Lord, how often must I forgive my brother if he wrongs me? As often as seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘Not seven, I tell you, but seventy-seven times. ‘And so the kingdom of Heaven may be compared to a king…
Lord, help me to be forgiving and compassionate... like You are to us24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 13th September 2020Sir. 27:33—28:7; Ps. 102:1-2,3-4,9-10,11-12; Rom. 14:7-9; Mt. 18:21-35 (Ps Wk IV) “Wrath and anger are hateful things…” These are the first words of our First Reading today. The remainder of the reading compares how…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 6:46-49 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Why do you call me, “Lord, Lord” and not do what I say? ‘Everyone who comes to me and listens to my words and acts on them -- I will show you what such a person is like. Such a person is like the man…
Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 12th September 20201 Cor. 10:14-22; Ps. 115:12-13,17-18; Lk. 6:43-49 (Ps Wk III) Paul reminds the Corinthians that avoiding idol worship is fundamental to true faith in Christ. Paul warns the Christians that if one eats at the sacrificial banquet offered by…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith and Deeds: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that “listening to His Words of Truth and Salvation” is not complete, until they are lived out in concrete deeds. Have we spoken about God and virtues to others? At the same time, are we aware…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 6:39-42 Jesus told a parable to his disciples, ‘Can one blind person guide another? Surely both will fall into a pit? Disciple is not superior to teacher; but fully trained disciple will be like teacher. Why do you observe the splinter in your brother's eye and never notice the great log…
Lord, help me to be always prepared for you ...23rd Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 11th September 20201 Cor. 9:16-19,22-27; Ps. 83:3,4,5-6,12; Lk. 6:39-42 (Ps Wk III) September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists (from 8.46 to 10.28 am) using four commercial airliners attacked the US World Trade Centre and The Pentagon (and also targeted the…