The kingdom of God is present .. within us... find it!27th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday 11th October 2019Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps. 10(9):2-3,6,16,8-9; Lk. 11:15-26 (Ps Wk III) The Israelites were invited to put on sackcloth and ashes to lament the ruin of the nation. Social injustice, contempt for the poor, and idolatry had…
Lord, give us the grace to reflect on the quality of our spiritual life and the quality of our relationship with You!27th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday 10th October 2019Mal. 3:13-20a; Ps. 1:1-2,3,4,6; Lk. 11:5-13 (Ps Wk III) As one of his techniques for getting his message across to his listeners, Jesus occasionally invites…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayers: When we pray and ask God for anything, Jesus promises that they will be granted. However, let us be sincere in our prayers. They should be wholesome and for the good and salvation of ourselves and others, especially those who are suffering and living in…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:9-13 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; everyone who searches finds; everyone who knocks will have the door opened. ‘What father…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 11:1-4 Once Jesus was in a certain place praying, and when he had finished, one of his disciples said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples’' He said to them, ‘When you pray, this is what to say: Father, may your name be held holy, your kingdom come;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our Father” Prayer: This is the most profound and powerful prayer as it is taught by Jesus Himself. Ponder on its divine mystery and wisdom. The Father’s Will is of utmost importance in our daily living, and forgiveness is a virtue that deepens our love for…
O Lord, You are good and forgiving, full of love to all who call27th Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday 9th October 2019Jona 4:1-11; Ps. 86(85):3-4,5-6,9-10; Lk. 11:1-4 (Ps Wk III) The first verse from chapter 4 of the book of Jonah, tells us that Jonah was “very indignant; he fell into a rage.” What…
27th Sunday in Ordinary Times,Habakkuk 1:2-3. 2:2-4; Ps. 94L1-2,6-8; 2 Tim. 1: 6-8.13-14; Gosp. of Luke 17: 5-10 Preached by Msgr Philip Heng, SJ at Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Singapore on 6 October 2019 In today’s Gospel, Jesus wants you and I to be renewed in our faith regardless of the challenges we face in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Priorities: In today’s Gospel Jesus reminded Martha of her need to prioritise and focus her attention and energy on Him; her Saviour and Lord. She is not to get carried away by the superficialities of lives. Beg God for the wisdom to learn to…
Lord, draw me close to You and help me to listen to You.27th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday 8th October 2019Jona 3:1-10; Ps. 130(129):1-2,3-4,7bc-8; Lk. 10:38-42 (Ps Wk III) In the gospel passage Martha was very anxious and attentive to the details of hosting whereas her sister Mary was very attentive to Jesus as…