Jesus, I trust in youDivine Mercy Sunday (A) – 2nd Sunday of Easter : 19th April 2020Acts. 2:42-47; Ps. 118(117):2-4,13-15,22-24; 1 Pt. 1:3-9; Jn. 20:19-31 (Ps Wk II) One of the apparent contradictions in the Gospels is the timing of the coming of the Holy Spirit. In the Gospel according to St John, when Jesus…
Lord, change me! Let the power of the Risen Christ transform meSaturday within Easter Octave : 18th April 2020Acts 4:13-21; Ps. 118(117):1,14-15,16,17-18,19-21; Mk. 16:9-15 (Psalter proper) Today’s scripture readings contrast the type of leadership exercised by the apostles before the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and after. The passage from Mark gives the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Resurrection – Unbelief: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the Eleven apostles for their incredulity and obstinacy towards Mary of Magdala’s testimony that she He has Risen. Are we also guilty of over focusing our life on materialistic possessions and secular success, and not giving priority to the reality of Eternal Life?…
Daily Word Of GodMark 16:9-15 Having risen in the morning on the first day of the week, Jesus appeared first to Mary of Magdala from whom he had cast out seven devils. She then went to those who had been his companions, and who were mourning and in tears, and told them. But they did…
Lord, may I know and live out Your mission for meFriday within Easter Octave : 17th April 2020Acts 4:1-12; Ps. 118(117):1-2,4,22-24,25-27; Jn. 21:1-14 (Psalter proper) Today’s Gospel is filled with joy: the large catch of fish, the delight of sharing a meal, but most profoundly, Jesus is alive! Yet, why did the apostles go fishing?…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Apostles – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the apostles felt depressed because of Jesus’ Death. They then worked whole night and caught nothing. Jesus’ miracle of the miraculous catch was not only a great consolation, but also more importantly, the encounter of Jesus as the Risen Lord of their lives. The Spirit…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 21:1, 3-6, 12-14 Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples. It was by the Sea of Tiberias, and it happened like this: Simon Peter said, ‘I'm going fishing.’ They replied, ‘We'll come with you.’ They went out and got into the boat but caught nothing that night. When it was already…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Resurrection – Fulfilment: In today’s Gospel, Jesus suddenly appeared to His Apostles, bestowed His blessings of “Peace”, and ate a grilled fish. This filled them with great joy because He has fulfilled His promise that He will rise again. Do we renew our gratitude to God for Saving us, and offering…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 24:36-44 The disciples were still talking about all this when Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’ In a state of alarm and fright, they thought they were seeing a ghost. But he said, ‘Why are you so agitated, and why are these doubts stirring…
Lord, help us to see our suffering and struggles as part of your divine planThursday within Easter Octave : 16th April 2020Acts 3:11-26; Ps. 9(8):2,5,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:35-48 (Psalter proper) Sometimes law-abiding and pious people can do terrible things through ignorance and misunderstanding. Peter made it clear to the crowds that they had killed the author…