Daily Word Of GodJohn 21:20-24 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them - the one who had leant back close to his chest at the supper and had said to him, ‘Lord, who is it that will betray you?’ Seeing him, Peter said to Jesus, ‘What about him, Lord?’ Jesus answered,…
7th Week of Easter7th Week of Easter: Saturday, 8th June 2019Acts 28:16-20,30-31; Ps. 11(10):4,5,7; Jn. 21:20-25 (Ps Wk III) In the first reading, we read how Paul arrives in chains to Rome. While there, he makes an attempt to meet with the Roman Jews in order to explain his case to them. Even in difficult…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Will – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Peter who asked Jesus what would be the future of John, the Beloved disciple. Jesus responded, “What does it matter to you? You are to follow Me.” In living our faith, we are not to compare ourselves with others;…
World Communications and 7th Sunday of Easter Acts 7:55-60; Apocalypse 22:12-14,16-17, 20; Gospel of John 17: 20-26 Preached by Msgr Philip Heng, SJ at Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Singapore on 2 June 2019 Today, we celebrate the 7th Sunday of Easter and also the “World Communications Sunday.” In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays to His Father…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 21:15-17, 19b Jesus showed himself to his disciples, and after they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these others do?’ He answered, ‘Yes, Lord, you know I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’ A second time he…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Do you love Me?” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love Me? When Peter responded, “Yes, Lord”, Jesus commissioned him, “Feed My Lambs.” Like Peter we too must be humble enough to admit our sins, and renew our love for…
7th Week of Easter7th Week of Easter: Friday, 7th June 2019Acts 25:13-21; Ps. 103(102):1-2,11-12,19-20; Jn. 21:15-19 (Ps Wk III) In the Gospel reading, Simon Peter stood out as the leader among the disciples. During the time of Jesus’ trial, Peter had denied Jesus three times (18:17, 25, 27). Now on the shores of the Sea…
7th Week of Easter7th Week of Easter: Thursday, 6th June 2019Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps. 16(15):1-2,5,7-8,9-10,11; Jn. 17:20-26 (Ps Wk III) At the end of yesterday’s first reading we saw Paul leaving Miletus by sea. He knew that he would face many difficulties in Jerusalem, but with his long experience of danger, he could not have…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 17:20-24 Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said: ‘I pray not only for these but also for those who through their teaching will come to believe in me. May they all be one, just as, Father, you are in me and I am in you, so that they also may…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Perfect Unity”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays to His Father, “. . . that they may be so perfected in unity . . .” Jesus’ deep desires for mankind is that they all live in peace, harmony and unity. Such deep and lasting virtues can only…