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…
Mother Mary, pray for us!Our Lady of the Rosary : Monday 7th October 2019Acts 1:12-14; (R. Ps.) Lk. 1:46-47,48-49, 50-51,52-53,54-55; Lk. 1:26-38 (Ps Wk III) The Annunciation account helps us to see the depth of Mary’s faith. By her ‘Yes’ she became a partner in God’s plan for the salvation of the world. Her openness…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Knowing Jesus: If we want to develop a personal relationship with Jesus, we need to be more sincere and committed in our love for Him in all situations of our lives, and not only finding Him in our prayers. Jesus’ Spirit is present in us at…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 1:26b-32, 34-35, 38 The angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God's favour! The…
God hears and answer all prayers27th Week in Ordinary Time: Sunday 6th October 2019Hab. 1:2-3; 2:2-4; Ps. 95(94):1-2,6-7,8-9; 2 Tim. 1:6-8,13-14; Lk. 17:5-10 (Ps Wk III) “Lord, increase our faith:” With this same attitude, we ask the Lord to help our faith to grow in its depth, conviction, genuineness and authenticity. Jesus certainly would want…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 17, 5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith.’ The Lord replied, ‘If you had faith like a mustard seed you could say to this mulberry tree, “Be uprooted and planted in the sea,” and it would obey you. ‘Which of you, with a servant ploughing or minding sheep,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Will: Discerning and living God’s Will for many may sound abstract and difficult, as we do not seem to “hear God’s ‘voice’ or guidance.” However, Jesus in today’s Gospel reminds us that even if our faith is as tiny as a mustard seed, we can…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Disciples: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples who were sent on their Mission of proclaiming the Good News of Salvation. He will protect them from harm, and empower them to defeat all evil spirits. As Jesus’ disciples, we should rejoice at being able to…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 10:17-20, 23-24 The seventy-two came back rejoicing. ‘Lord,’ they said, ‘even the devils submit to us when we use your name.’ Jesus said to them, ‘I watched Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Look, I have given you power to tread down serpents and scorpions and the whole strength of the…
Jesus is always victorious over evil26th Week in Ordinary Time: Saturday 5th October 2019Bar. 4:5-12,27-29; Ps. 69(68):33-35,36-37; Lk. 10:17-24 (Ps Wk II) In Old Testament terms, idolatry - infidelity to God - was the worst sin. Every time Israel lapsed into idolatry and chased after false gods, disaster was not far behind. Baruch informs Israel…