Daily Word Of GodJohn 20:1b-9 Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away from the tomb and came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,’ she said, ‘and we don't know where…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Risen Christ: In today’s Gospel, Mary of Magdala, Peter and John the beloved disciple all saw the empty tomb, but for John, “he saw and he believed” immediately, that Jesus has risen. Do we have faith in the Risen Lord, who conquered death and sin and live with joy and fulfilment…
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good for His love has no endEASTER SUNDAY (A) : 12th April 2020Acts 10:34a,37-43; Ps. 118(117):1-2,16-17, 22-23; Col. 3:1-4 or 1 Cor. 5:6b-8; Jn. 20:1-9 or Mt. 28:1-10 (Psalter proper) In today’s scripture readings, one gets the impression that the events of Easter do bring about changes.…
Lord, renew us in mind and body to give You whole-hearted serviceHOLY SATURDAY : 11th April 2020Gen. 1:1--2:2; 22:1-18; Ex. 14:15-15:1; Is. 54:5-14; Is. 55:1-11; Rom. 6:3-11; Mt. 28:1-10 (Psalter proper) What does Genesis 22:1-18 tell us? It tells us of the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac (v 2). What does…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 28:1-8 After the Sabbath, and towards dawn on the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary went to visit the sepulchre. And suddenly there was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled away the stone and sat on…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Risen Christ: Mary of Magdala and the other Mary went to the sepulchre, and encountered the angel who announced to them that Jesus has risen for His Death. They were filled with great joy. Ponder on, “If Jesus had not risen, and eternal life after death is not a certainty, how…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 18:1, 19:1, 4-6, 16-17a, 18-19, 25, 28-30 Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron valley where there was a garden into which he went with his disciples. Pilate then had Jesus taken away and scourged. Pilate came outside again and said to them, ‘Look, I am going to bring…
Lord, give me understanding and openness to Your wordGOOD FRIDAY : 10th April 2020Is. 52:13--53:12; Ps. 31(30):2,6,12-13,15-16,17,25; Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn. Jn 18:1-19:42 (Psalter proper) Isaiah’s Suffering Servant is the model of absolute obedience to God. This Servant is non-violent and compassionate. He does not shrink back from his call just because of abuse and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Passion of Christ: In today’s Gospel, Jesus suffers immense tortures and eventually is crucified shamefully as a criminal. Jesus’ Selfless Love, as the “Sacrificial Lamb” to bring Salvation to all peoples, reveal God’s infinite Mercy and Love for everyone. Do we make sacrifices and in abnegation die to our sins, that…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 13:4-9, 12-15 Jesus got up from table, removed his outer garments and, taking a towel, wrapped it round his waist; he then poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel he was wearing. He came to Simon Peter, who said…