Lord, help me not to judge others2nd Week of Lent: Monday, 9th March 2020Dan. 9:4-10; Ps. 79(78):8,9,11,13; Lk. 6:36-38 (Ps Wk II) It is effortless to make excuses and blame others when our world comes crashing down on us. For sure, sometimes it is due to no fault of our own — strictly circumstances beyond…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 17:1b-7, 9b Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his face shone like the sun and his clothes became as dazzling as light. And suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared to them;…
Holy Spirit, teach us to listen to Jesus, the Beloved Son. 2nd Sunday of Lent (A): 8th March 2020Gen. 12:1-4; Ps. 33(32):4-5,18-19,20,22; 2 Tim. 1:8-10; Mt. 17:1-9 (Ps Wk II) None of the Gospels suggests that Jesus took his three disciples up the mountain to be transfigured. The passage from Matthew’s Gospel seems to indicate…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Transfiguration: In today’s Gospel, when Jesus was transfigured. He was in dazzling brightness. His divine Glory brought Peter great spiritual consolation. It is natural for us to desire to remain in spiritual consolation. But, this is up to God’s Will; not ours. Pray to remain strong in our faith, in times…
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…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Gospel of Salvation: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims a radical Gospel that only with power of the Holy Spirit can we witness such a faith. Let God be our strength; let our trust in Him be our courage, and let our hope in Him be our peace. Let the season of…
Lord, during this Lenten season, help me to be more attentive to your voice1st Week of Lent, Saturday : 7th March 2020Deut. 26:16-19; Ps. 119(118):1-2,4-5,7-8; Mt. 5:43-48 (Ps Wk I) One of the hallmarks of Christianity is the commandment of LOVE, particularly the ‘Love of enemies’. When living out, we experience a sense of liberation.…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:20-24 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘For I tell you, if your uprightness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of Heaven. ‘You have heard how it was said to our ancestors, ‘You shall not kill; and if anyone does kill he…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Worship and Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples that when we bring our offering to the altar, but have not reconciled with our brother, then our offering is unworthily. Let us then purify our hearts of our sins, especially grievous ones before participating in the sacred celebration of the…
Lord, grant us the strength and perseverance to shake off all our sins 1st Week of Lent, Friday : 6th March 2020Ez. 18:21-28; Ps. 130(129):1-2,3-4,5-8; Mt. 5:20-26 (Ps Wk I) During this penitential season, we intentionally set aside time to reflect more deeply and prayerfully about our lives. Let us read the readings for Lent…