DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Repentance: As we begin our Second Week of Advent, St John the Baptist’s reminder of our need for “repentance” is timely. Without sincere repentance our hearts would not be open to God’s grace of the renewal of our faith, hope and love for Him. Pray for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Immense Needs: If we pay closer attention to the people we know, we will realise that many may be wearing masks to hide their inner turmoil. Every person needs God to give him meaning, purpose and fulfilment in his daily living. Ponder on, “How can I…
St Ambrose, bishop & doctor - Lord, grant us Your missionary spirit so that we become Your true disciples in mission1st Week of Advent (A) : Saturday 7th December 2019Is. 30:19-21,23-26; Ps. 147(146):1-2,3-4,5-6; Mt. 9:35-10:1,5a,6-8 (Ps Wk I) The images of the ‘Shepherd sheep’ and the ‘harvest’ reflect the discipleship of Jesus which involves mission.…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 9:35-10:1, 6-8 Jesus made a tour through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing all kinds of disease and all kinds of illness. And when he saw the crowds he felt sorry for them because they were harassed and dejected,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Compassion: Wherever Jesus went, He always reached out to those who were suffering – illnesses and crises of all kinds e.g. depressions. So, when the two blind men approached Him, Jesus willingly cured them. Do we have Jesus’ compassionate heart or do we “ignore” people’s…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 9:27-31 As Jesus went on his way two blind men followed him shouting, ‘Take pity on us, son of David.’ And when Jesus reached the house the blind men came up to him and he said to them, ‘Do you believe I can do this?’ They said, ‘Lord, we do.’ Then…
The Lord is my light and my help; whom shall I fear?1st Week of Advent (A) : Friday 6th December 2019Is. 29:17-24; Ps. 27(26):1,4,13-14; Mt. 9:27-31 (Ps Wk I) The first reading describes the internal social and moral reform that will take place in Judah when God puts forth His hand once again on the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Word: We all hear the Gospel of Jesus proclaimed during Mass. We also have a Bible in our homes. It is good to ask ourselves, “Do I take God’s Word to heart and try to contemplate on it and pray for the strength to live…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 7:21, 24-27 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘It is not anyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord,” who will enter the kingdom of Heaven, but the person who does the will of my Father in heaven. ‘Therefore, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be…
Lord, may I do Your will always.1st Week of Advent (A) : Thursday 5th December 2019Is. 26:1-6; Ps. 118(117):1,8-9,19-21,25-27a; Mt. 7:21,24-27 (Ps Wk I) Holiness and righteousness are a source of strength, power, and protection. Isaiah describes a strong, fortified city in which only the righteous may enter. It also requires trust in the Lord,…