Help me to reach out to others and attend to their needs, as you have attended to mine.FEAST OF SS PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES : Monday 29th June 2020Acts 12:1-11; Ps. 34(33):2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 2 Tim. 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt. 16:13-19 (Psalter proper) Today we remember and celebrate the memory of two great apostles. Both of…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ he said, ‘who do you…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Leadership – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus appointed Peter as the head of the apostles. He was to be the “rock” foundation of the Church, and vested with the “keys” of the divine authority, power and inspiration of the Truth. Pray for Pope Francis, and the…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 10:37-42 Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘No one who prefers father or mother to me is worthy of me. No one who prefers son or daughter to me is worthy of me. Anyone who does not take his cross and follow in my footsteps is not worthy of me. Anyone…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Commitment – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus instructed His Twelve apostles to be single-minded in their commitment in living the Gospel of Salvation. We are to be detached, hospitable, inclusive and selfless like Him; including the carrying of our crosses in following Him. Are we open…
Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; to give and not count the cost...13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : 28th June 20202 Kgs. 4:8-11,14-16; Ps. 89(88):2-3,16-17, 18-19; Rom. 6:3-4,8-11; Mt. 10:37-42 (Ps Wk I) Jesus makes it so clear and straightforward for us. He loves us completely, giving his life for our freedom from sin and…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 8:5-10, 13 When Jesus went into Capernaum a centurion came up and pleaded with him. ‘Sir,’ he said, ‘my servant is lying at home paralysed and in great pain.’ Jesus said to him, ‘I will come myself and cure him.’ The centurion replied, ‘Sir, I am not worthy to have you…
Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed12th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 27th June 2020Lam. 2:2,10-14,18-19; Ps. 74(73):1-2,3-4, 5-7,20-21; Mt. 8:5-17 (Ps Wk IV) Jesus proclaims through His words and deeds God’s nearness to his people and God’s tender…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Deep Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Roman centurion’s deep faith moved Jesus with Compassion, to cure his servant. Ponder on our faith in Jesus. “Is our faith deep and personal? Do we weaken in our trust in Jesus when He does not answer our prayers speedily…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 8:1-4 After Jesus had come down from the mountain large crowds followed him. A man with a virulent skin-disease came up and bowed low in front of him, saying, ‘Lord, if you are willing, you can cleanse me.’ Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him saying, ‘I am willing. Be…