DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Secular Authority: In today’s Gospel, Jesus did not object to the paying of the taxes. When we live the Gospel with fidelity and commitment, we will become more patriotic citizens. The values of the Gospel teach us to live more wholesome lives that contribute s invaluably…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Securities of life: Ponder on what secure securities that can give us lasting and deep peace and security in our lives. Will our material wealth, health, power, popularity and people give us such needs? Jesus in today’s Gospel proclaims that the true “treasures” of our lives…
Faith is the assurance of things unseen. Hebrew 11:119th Week in Ordinary Time: Sunday 11th August 2019Wis. 18:6-9; Ps. 33(32):1,12,18-19,20,22; Heb. 11:1-2,8-19; Lk. 12:32-48(35-40) (Ps Wk III) Cynical folks say that faith is silly and is nothing more than unrealistic wishful thinking. Hebrews has a different view: faith is another way of knowing. It is…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 12:35-40 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom. ‘Sell your possessions and give to those in need. Get yourselves purses that do not wear out, treasure that will not fail you, in heaven…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Dying to our needs”: Do we “die to our material and emotional needs? Basic human needs like clean water, proper shelter and adequate food and education, affirm our human rights and dignity. To “die to our needs” is to be detached from worldly gratification, glory and…
Feast of St Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr18th Week in Ordinary Time: Saturday 10th August 20192 Cor. 9:6-10; Ps. 112(111):1-2,5-6,7-8,9; Jn. 12:24-26 (Ps Wk II) St Lawrence was one of seven deacons of the city of Rome who were martyred for their faith. He was martyred in 238 under the emperor Valerian, along with or just…
Daily Word Of GodSt Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr - John 12:24-26 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In all truth I tell you, unless a wheat grain falls into the earth and dies, it remains only a single grain; but if it dies it yields a rich harvest. Anyone who loves his life loses it; anyone…
"For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?" Mark 8:3618th Week in Ordinary Time: Friday 9th August 2019Deut. 4:32-40; Ps. 77(76):12-13,14-15,16 and 21; Mt. 16:24-28 (Ps Wk II) When we say we are followers of Jesus Christ, does it mean we live life differently? Jesus says, “If…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Being Jesus’ Disciple: Jesus in today’s Gospel proclaims that His disciples must be willing to “renounce themselves, take up their cross,” be detached from worldly gain and glory. Such great demands can only be lived with God’s strength, light and Love. How have we renounced ourselves…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 16:24-28 Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me. Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. What, then,…