Prayers for the Solemnity of Sacred Heart of Jesus PRAYER FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE FAMILY DEDICATION TO THE SACRED HEART (to be recited by families which have the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in their homes) Lord Jesus Christ, today we renew the dedication of our family to your Sacred Heart. We remember your…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 11:25-30 Jesus exclaimed, ‘I bless you, Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to little children. Yes, Father, for that is what it pleased you to do. Everything has been entrusted to me by my Father; and no…
Heart of the Eucharist Scripture: He made as if to go on, but they pressed him. ‘Stay with us Lord, for it is evening, and the day is almost over.’ So he went in to stay with them (Lk 24:29). Reflection: In a Jesuit community in Paris, there is a painting of this scene at Emmaus. The disciples…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sacred Heart of Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus offers His Compassionate Care and Love to those who are suffering. He says, “I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your soul.” As such, turning to Jesus in our suffering is the…
Final Day 9 of the 9 Days Novena to the Sacred Heart, leading to Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday 19th June 2020SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS : Friday 19th June 2020Deut. 7:6-11; Ps. 103(102):1-2,3-4,6-7,8,10; 1 Jn. 4:7-16; Mt. 11;25-30 (Psalter proper) The Concise Oxford Dictionary defines imagination as…
Day 8 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 : Thursday 18th June 2020Sir. 48:1-14; Ps. 97(96):1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7; Mt. 6:7-15 (Ps Wk III) The Book of Ecclesiasticus (or Sirach) describes the many God-like qualities of…
The Weight of the World Scripture: Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping ‘Could you not watch one hour with me?’, he asked Peter (Mt 26:40-41). Reflection: After all the promises. ‘Ready to go to prison and to death’ (Lk 22:33). He was never so alone, his heart crushed with grief. Bent…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our Father” Prayer: In today’s Gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples the “Our Father” prayer; thus, the most “perfect” prayer. It glorifies His Father, prays that His Will be done. Through the graces He gives us, pleads that we have the peace and wisdom to receive and…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:7-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In your prayers do not babble as the gentiles do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard. Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him. So you should pray like this: Our…
You Did It to Me Scripture: For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat (Mt 25:35). Reflection: ‘I sought myself and myself I could not find; I sought my God, and my God I could not find. I sought my brother and I found all three, my God, my brother and myself.’…