In times of darkness, we can be assured that the Helper, the Holy Spirit, is with us7th Week of Easter : Monday 25th May 2020Acts 19:1-8; Ps. 68(67):2-3,4-5,6-7; Jn. 16:29-33 (Ps Wk III) We have just celebrated the Feast of Jesus’ Ascension. After accomplishing his mission, Jesus has returned to his Father. His departure must…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:29-33 His disciples said to Jesus, ‘Now you are speaking plainly and not using veiled language. Now we see that you know everything and need not wait for questions to be put into words; because of this we believe that you came from God.’ Jesus answered them: ‘Do you believe at…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Fidelity to God: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that in the pains and trials of the faith, they would flee in fear for their lives. However, they should be courageous. The world will come to know and accept His Truth and Triumph over sin…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays in thanksgiving to His Father for all that He has been able to fulfill in His Pastoral ministry. He is now asking the Father to glorify Him so that the Father may be glorified. Let us pray that we…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 17:1-7 Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: ‘Father, the hour has come: glorify your Son so that your Son may glorify you; so that, just as you have given him power over all humanity, he may give eternal life to all those you have entrusted to him. And eternal…
Jesus surrenders his whole life into God’s hands... what about you?7th Sunday of Easter (A) : 24th May 2020Acts 1:12-14; Ps. 27(26):1,4,7-8; 1 Pt. 4:13-16; Jn. 17:1-11 (Ps Wk III) During Mass, thre is the solemn Prayer called the Prefae before the Consecration. In this prayer we address God as “Father, all-powerful and living God.”…
Lord, help me to keep an open mind6th Week of Easter : Saturday 23rd May 2020Acts 18:23-28; Ps. 47(46):2-3,8-9,10; Jn. 16:23-28 (Ps Wk II) Being eloquent and well-educated is a good thing, but it is no guarantee that we will be right about everything. Even good intentions are not enough. Apollos was all of these…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:23b-28 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In all truth I tell you, anything you ask from the Father he will grant in my name. Until now you have not asked anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and so your joy will be complete. I have been telling you…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God our Father’s Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples, “anything you ask from the Father, He will grant in My Name.” In this Jesus affirms His deep union with His Father, who will then love us deeply, because of our love for Him, as…
Lord, we look forward to that new life and joy6th Week of Easter : Friday 22nd May 2020Acts 18:9-18; Ps. 47(46):2-3,4-5,6-7; Jn. 16:20-23 (Ps Wk II) Departures are sad, sorrowful, even painful events, at least for those ‘left behind’. Before Jesus departed from His friends, He spoke about that difficult separation, encouraging them with words…