3rd Week of Easter: Thursday3rd Week of Easter: Thursday, 9th May 2019Acts 8:26-40; Ps. 66(65):8-916-17,20; John. 6:44-51 (Ps Wk III) The passage from Acts gives us some insights on Philip and an Ethiopian court officer. What was Philip like? He could hear God, when God spoke (vv 26, 29). He was obedient to what God…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 6:44-51 Jesus said to the crowd: ‘No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me, and I will raise that person up on the last day. It is written in the prophets: They will all be taught by God; everyone who has listened to the Father,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Bread of Life”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the crowd, “Anyone who eats this Bread, will live forever.” Do I believe in this Truth about Jesus? Do I value the Sacrament of the Eucharist deeply? Do I give myself lame excuses for not attending Mass? Pray for a deeper…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 6:35-40 Jesus said to the crowd, ‘I am the bread of life. No one who comes to me will ever hunger; no one who believes in me will ever thirst. But, as I have told you, you can see me and still you do not believe. Everyone whom the Father gives…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Believing in Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus says to the crowd, “You can see me and still do not believe.” Ponder on, “When I face challenges in my life, how do I usually respond?” “Do I build my securities in life on material wealth?” “Are there many fears in…
3rd Week of Easter: Wednesday3rd Week of Easter: Wednesday, 8th May 2019Acts 8:1-8; Ps. 66(65):1-3,4-5,6-7; John. 6:35-40 (Ps Wk III) Christian writers often speak about the transcendence of the human person, about how we reach beyond ourselves all the time: asking new questions, seeking further discoveries, continuing in hope and trust. The way young children…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Presence: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that it is God’s Protective Love and Providence that are keeping us safe from dangers and our sinful ways. Otherwise, we will not be able to do any good, and our sinfulness would become worse. Trust and be more grateful to God…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 6:30-35 The people said to Jesus, ‘What sign will you yourself do, the sight of which will make us believe in you? What work will you do? Our fathers ate manna in the desert; as scripture says: He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’ Jesus answered them: ‘In all truth…
3rd Week of Easter: Tuesday3rd Week of Easter: Tuesday, 7th May 2019Acts 7:51-8:1; Ps. 31(30):3-4,7-8,17-21; John. 6:30-35 (Ps Wk III) The Faith of Stephen, the first Martyr was steadfast till the end of his life. His death resembles that of Jesus when he said, “receive my spirit” (v. 59) and “do not hold this sin…
3rd Week of Easter: Monday3rd Week of Easter: Monday, 6th May 2019Acts. 6:8-15; Ps. 119(118):23-24,26-27,29-30; John. 6:22-29 (Ps Wk III) In today’s Gospel Jesus is not deceived by the crowd's seeming interest in his sea crossings. He knows that his unexpected arrival has stirred up the pleasing prospect of another free meal in beautiful surroundings.…