Day 8 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 202011th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 18th June 2020Sir. 48:1-14; Ps. 97(96):1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps Wk III) The Book of Ecclesiasticus (or Sirach) describes the many God-like qualities of…
The Weight of the World Scripture: Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping ‘Could you not watch one hour with me?’, he asked Peter (Mt 26:40-41). Reflection: After all the promises. ‘Ready to go to prison and to death’ (Lk 22:33). He was never so alone, his heart crushed with grief. Bent…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our Father” Prayer: In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples the “Our Father” prayer; thus, the most “perfect” prayer. It glorifies His Father, prays that His Will be done. Through the graces He gives us, pleads that we have the peace and wisdom to receive and…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:7-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In your prayers do not babble as the gentiles do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard. Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him. So you should pray like this: Our…
You Did It to Me Scripture: For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat (Mt 25:35). Reflection: ‘I sought myself and myself I could not find; I sought my God, and my God I could not find. I sought my brother and I found all three, my God, my brother and myself.’…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:1, 3-4, 6, 17-18 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be careful not to parade your uprightness in public to attract attention; otherwise you will lose all reward from your Father in heaven. When you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing; your almsgiving must be…
Day 7 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 202011th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 17th June 20202 Kgs. 2:1,6-14; Pa. 31(30):20,21,24; Mt. 6:1-6,16-18 (Ps Wk III) Have you ever had a mentor in life? Elisha travelled with the prophet…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sincerity in Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that our faith, hope and love for God must be sincere when we give alms, pray and fast. These witnesses must not lead to “self-glory”. They are to praise, reverence and serve God. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Gospel Love”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims a radical way of loving our enemies. Jesus Himself forgave all who persecuted and crucified Him. His ultimate concern is their conversion, so that they too can gain Eternal Salvation. Do we treat those whom we dislike or have…
Day 6 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 202011th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 16th June 20201 Kgs. 21:17-29; Ps. 51(50)3-4,5-6,11,16; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk III) King Ahab and his wife Jezebel had stolen a vineyard belonging to Naboth…