Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:43-48 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said, You will love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; so that you may be children of your Father in heaven, for he…
A Human Heart Scripture: As soon as she saw him Mary threw herself at his feet, saying, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died’. In great distress, with a sigh that came straight from the heart, Jesus asked ‘Where have you put him?’ They said, ‘Lord, come and see’. Jesus wept; and the Jews…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Justice and Mercy: In today’s Gospel, Jesus denounces revenge, as they do not bring any reconciliation and peace to any persons. He proclaims, “offer no resistance to the wicked”. In doing so, Jesus is advocating the virtues of mercy and compassion toward those who harm and…
Day 5 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 : Monday 15th June 20201 Kgs. 21:1-16; Ps. 6(5):2-3,5-6,7 Mt.5:38-42 (Ps Wk III) In the Gospel, we see how Jesus abrogates the law of retaliation (an eye for…
Hard hearts, Compassionate heart Scripture: Jesus stood up and said to the woman, ‘Where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?’ ‘No one, sir’, she replied. ‘Neither do I condemn you’, said Jesus. ‘Go away, and don't sin any more’ (Jn 8:10-14). Reflection: Hearts as hard as the stones they want to throw at…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:38-42 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said: Eye for eye and tooth for tooth. But I say this to you: offer no resistance to the wicked. On the contrary, if anyone hits you on the right cheek, offer him the other as well; if someone…
Day 4 of 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 2020THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (A) : Sunday 14th June 2020Deut. 8:2-3,14-16; Ps. 148(147):12-13, 14-15,19-20; 1 Cor. 10:16-17; Jn. 6:51-58 (Psalter proper) At the Last Supper, Jesus' instructions to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Eucharist: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims very clearly, “For My Flesh is real food and My Blood is real drink. Anyone who eats My Flesh and drinks My Blood has eternal life.” During this Covid-19 pandemic, Masses are suspended world-wide. Ponder on, “Do we value the…
Can a Mother forget her baby? Scripture: His mother stored up all these things in her heart (Lk 2:51). Reflection: Jesus received his human heart from his mother Mary. From before his birth, she loved him ‘with love beyond all telling’. Her loving heart formed his loving heart. He was always her child. She knew…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 6:51, 53-58a Jesus said to the Jews: ‘I am the living bread which has come down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world.’ ‘In all truth I tell you, if you…