Daily Word Of GodMatthew 12:46-50 Jesus was speaking to the crowds when suddenly his mother and his brothers were standing outside and were anxious to have a word with him. Someone said to him: ‘Your mother and brothers are standing outside and want to speak to you.’ But to the man who told him this…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Relationships” – Faith: in today’s Gospel, when Mary was looking for Jesus, He said, “Anyone who does the Will of My Father in heaven is my brother, sister and mother.” The deepest desires and joy of our hearts is to do the Father’s Will. This is…
Lord, help me to trust You and do Your will.16th Week in Ordinary Time: Tuesday 23rd July 2019Ex. 14:21-15:1; (R. Ps): Ex. 15:8-9,10,12,17; Mt. 12:46-50 (Ps Wk IV) The Israelites were fleeing from the Egyptian army when they came to the Red Sea. They were caught between the sea and the army and were afraid…
St Mary Magdalene16th Week in Ordinary Time: Monday 22nd July 2019Songs 3:1-4a or 2 Cor. 5:14-17; Ps. 63(62):2-4,5-6,8-9; Jn. 20:1-2,11-18 (Ps Wk IV) The first reading from the Song of Songs describes the emotional state of Mary of Magdala in her desperation to find Jesus. As He was not to be found in the tomb…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 20:11-16, 18 Mary was standing outside near the tomb, weeping. Then, as she wept, she stooped to look inside, and saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had been, one at the head, the other at the feet. They said, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?’ ‘They have…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Personal Love: In today’s Gospel, Mary was weeping, thinking that Jesus’ body was “stolen”. When the Risen Lord called her by name, she immediately recognized Him, and was filled with great joy. Get in touch with your “inner” and more authentic self and you will…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 10:38-42 Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord's feet and listened to him speaking. Now Martha, who was distracted with all the serving, came to him and said, ‘Lord, do you…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Contemplation and Action: In today’s Gospel episode on Martha and Mary, we all know that Martha was “hands on” in her hospitality towards Jesus. Mary was “reflective” and listening attentively to Jesus when He arrived. Both are needed as a “contemplative-in-action;” in putting our reflection into…
Is Christ the centre of your life?16th Week in Ordinary Time: Sunday 21st July 2019Gen. 18:1-10a; Ps. 15(14):2-4,5; Col. 1:24-28; Lk. 10:38-42 (Ps Wk IV) When we read the story in today’s gospel passage, it would be natural for us to appreciate what Martha is trying to do in offering service to Jesus. We would…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Humble Service: In today’s Gospel, Jesus responded with great humility towards the Pharisees who were plotting to kill Him. Jesus uses His divine power only for the good of people and the building of the Kingdom of His Father, on earth. “Do we use our position…