Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:33-37 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said to our ancestors, You must not break your oath, but must fulfil your oaths to the Lord. But I say this to you, do not swear at all, either by heaven, since that is God's throne; or by…
Lord, may my words, thoughts, and speech convey Your assuring presence10th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday 14th June 20252 Cor 5:14-21; Ps 102 (103):1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mt 5:33-37 (Ps Wk II) Paul’s encounter with the risen Christ had completely transformed him – he testified this by his words ‘So if anyone is in Christ, there…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living an Authentic Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, “You must fulfil your oath to the Lord. But, do not swear at all. All you need say is ‘Yes’ if you mean yes, ‘No’ if you mean no.” Ponder on, “Are we authentic in our relationship…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Wholehearted Love for God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed a radical Gospel of living in God’s Will and Ways. And, this is to gain Eternal Life, as our ultimate goal. Thus, with the Holy Spirit, we are to root out all causes of our…
St Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor, pray for me10th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 13th June 20252 Cor 4:7-15; Ps 115 (116):10-11, 15-18; Mt 5:27-32 (Ps Wk II) The words of Jesus indeed are challenging His hearers to rectify the root of their moral decay. He forbids not just the very act of adultery,…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:27-32 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said: You shall not commit adultery. But I say this to you, if a man looks at a woman lustfully; he has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye should be your downfall, tear…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:20-26 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘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 must answer for it…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Reconciliation” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, “. . . be reconciled with your brother first, and then come back and present your offering”. Ponder on, “Is our participation at Mass worthy of God? Is our life consistent with our profession of our faith, hope,…
Lord God, when I am hurt and am angry, lead me to paths of reconciliation.10th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 12th June 20252 Cor 3:15—4:1, 3-6; Ps 84 (85):9-14; Mt 5:20-26 (Ps Wk II) What would be consoling to hear from Jesus talking to you about anger? Is He dismissing it as one deplorable human…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 10:7-13 Jesus said to his apostles, ‘As you go, proclaim that the kingdom of Heaven is close at hand. Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those suffering from virulent skin-diseases, drive out devils. You received without charge, give without charge. Provide yourselves with no gold or silver, not even with…