Daily Word Of GodMatthew 6:1, 3-4, 6, 17-18 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be careful not to parade your uprightness in public to attract attention; otherwise you will lose all reward from your Father in heaven. When you give alms, your left hand must not know what your right is doing; your almsgiving must be…
Day 7 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 : Wednesday 17th June 20202 Kgs. 2:1,6-14; Pa. 31(30):20,21,24; Mt. 6:1-6,16-18 (Ps Wk III) Have you ever had a mentor in life? Elisha travelled with the prophet…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sincerity in Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that our faith, hope and love for God must be sincere when we give alms, pray and fast. These witnesses must not lead to “self-glory”. They are to praise, reverence and serve God. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Gospel Love”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims a radical way of loving our enemies. Jesus Himself forgave all who persecuted and crucified Him. His ultimate concern is their conversion, so that they too can gain Eternal Salvation. Do we treat those whom we dislike or have…
Day 6 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 : Tuesday 16th June 20201 Kgs. 21:17-29; Ps. 51(50)3-4,5-6,11,16; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk III) King Ahab and his wife Jezebel had stolen a vineyard belonging to Naboth…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:43-48 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said, You will love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; so that you may be children of your Father in heaven, for he…
A Human Heart Scripture: As soon as she saw him Mary threw herself at his feet, saying, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died’. In great distress, with a sigh that came straight from the heart, Jesus asked ‘Where have you put him?’ They said, ‘Lord, come and see’. Jesus wept; and the Jews…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Justice and Mercy: In today’s Gospel, Jesus denounces revenge, as they do not bring any reconciliation and peace to any persons. He proclaims, “offer no resistance to the wicked”. In doing so, Jesus is advocating the virtues of mercy and compassion toward those who harm and…
Day 5 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 : Monday 15th June 20201 Kgs. 21:1-16; Ps. 6(5):2-3,5-6,7 Mt.5:38-42 (Ps Wk III) In the Gospel, we see how Jesus abrogates the law of retaliation (an eye for…
Hard hearts, Compassionate heart Scripture: Jesus stood up and said to the woman, ‘Where are your accusers? Has no one condemned you?’ ‘No one, sir’, she replied. ‘Neither do I condemn you’, said Jesus. ‘Go away, and don't sin any more’ (Jn 8:10-14). Reflection: Hearts as hard as the stones they want to throw at…