The Most Holy Trinity (C)Trinity Sunday: 16th June 2019Prov. 8:22-31; Ps. 9(8):4-5,6-7,8-9; Rom. 5:1-5; Jn. 16:12-15 (Psalter proper) We have the assurance: the Spirit will guide you to the whole truth! Human strength admires holding on and personal independence! But the mystery of the Trinity is about each One letting go into the Other! God’s…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘I still have many things to say to you but they would be too much for you to bear now. However, when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth, since he will not be speaking of his own accord,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Holy Spirit – Truth: When things happen that challenge us, and bring us much pain and suffering, trust in the Lord’s Providence, Care and Love. The mystery of God’s Compassion will be revealed in God’s Time and Ways. Jesus in today’s Gospel proclaims that the Spirit…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Oath-taking: In today’s Gospel, Jesus asserts that oath-taking is unnecessary. All we need to say is “Yes” or “No” and honour our deals with integrity. Insincerity is influenced by the Evil One, who wants to destroy the meaning, purpose of our lives, and more importantly our…
10th Week in Ordinary Time10th Week in Ordinary Time: Saturday 15th June 20192 Cor. 5:14-21; Ps. 102:1-2,3-4,8-9,11-12; Mt. 5:33-37 (Ps Wk II) Following Jesus is not just ‘being good,’ but taking part in renewing the world and all humanity. Jesus remade the world, and anyone who lives in Christ is a new person for an…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:33-37 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said to our ancestors, You must not break your oath, but must fulfil your oaths to the Lord. But I say this to you, do not swear at all, either by heaven, since that is God's throne; or by…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Eternal Life: In today’s Gospel, Jesus urges us to be detached from any obstacles of Eternal Life. To lose “Eternal Life” is to lose the whole meaning and purpose of our daily living. Ponder on, “Do material possessions, power and positions give us lasting peace and…
10th Week in Ordinary Time10th Week in Ordinary Time: Friday 14th June 20192 Cor. 4:7-15; Ps. 116(115):10-11,15-16, 17-18; Mt. 5:33-37 (Ps Wk II) The Sermon on the Mount is considered by many as the most inspiring text in the New Testament. Why? Mostly because it describes the qualities that the followers of Jesus are expected…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 5:27-32 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said: You shall not commit adultery. But I say this to you, if a man looks at a woman lustfully; he has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye should be your downfall, tear…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Authenticity: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “If your uprightness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.” In other words, our relationship with God and with one another is inseparable. We must always be authentic at…