DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Chosen by God: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “You did not choose Me; no, I chose you; and I commission you to go out and bear fruit; fruit that will last.” Ponder on, “Do I feel honoured that God has chosen…
St Matthias, apostle6th Week of Easter : Friday 14th May 2021Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Ps. 112:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; Jn. 15:9-17 (Ps Wk II) In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus says, “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” Jesus speaks of a very special kind of love: an outreaching love that unconditionally seeks others'…
Daily Word Of GodMark 16:15-20 Jesus showed himself to the Eleven and said to them, ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned. These are the signs that will be associated with believers:…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - Evangelisation: Jesus in today’s Gospel commissions His apostles, before ascending into heaven, “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation.” Today, we have 1.2 billion Catholics because of evangelisation. Let us continue to witness our faith with greater zeal…
Christians are to preach the Good News, do God’s will and serve others. ASCENSION OF THE LORD (B) : Thursday 13th May 2021Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 46:2-3,6-7,8-9; Eph. 4:1-13 (or 4:1-7,11-13) or Eph. 1:17-23; Mk. 16:15-20 (Psalter proper) The disciples were desperate to know when Jesus was going to expel the Romans and re-establish the kingdom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Holy Spirit of Truth: In today’s Gospel, Jesus says to His disciples, “. . . when the Spirit of Truth comes, He will lead you to the complete Truth. . . and glorify Me” Let us open our minds to God’s Truth and our hearts to…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for you to bear now. But when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking as from himself, but…
Ss Nereus & Achilleus, martyrs6th Week of Easter : Wednesday 12th May 2021Acts 17:15,22—18:1; Ps. 148:1-2,11-12,13,14; Jn. 16:12-15 (Ps Wk II) In the first century Roman Empire, many new religions and cults were spreading, especially from the East. Therefore, to the Greeks in Athens, Paul’s preaching was just about another new God called Jesus. Paul…
Holy Spirit, guide and strengthen me6th Week of Easter : Tuesday 11th May 2021Acts 16:22-34; Ps. 137:1-3,7-8; Jn. 16:5-11 (Ps Wk II) Jesus encourages the disciples about the future by assuring them of the Advocate’s presence when they will be under pressure and overcome with sorrow at his departure. As yet, they do not feel…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:5-11 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Now I am going to the one who sent me. Not one of you has asked, “Where are you going?” Yet you are sad at heart because I have told you this. Still, I must tell you the truth: it is for your own good…