Daily Word Of GodJohn 19:25-27 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. Seeing his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near her, Jesus said to his mother, Woman, this is your son.’’ Then to the disciple he said, ‘This…
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us7th Week in Ordinary Time (Year B) : Monday 20th May 2024Gen 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps. 86 (87):1-3, 5-7; Jn. 19:25-34 (Ps Wk III) Jesus’ commissioning a woman and a disciple to be filial to one another at the crucifixion is too excruciating to be refuted.…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Love for His Mother” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, even as Jesus was Suffering immensely, He never forgot His Beloved Mother: He entrusted the whole Church (represented by John) to His Mother. And, for believers, to accept Her as our Mother. Ponder on, “Do we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Holy Spirit – Trinity” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “I shall send the Advocate; the Holy Spirit; from My Father. And, you will be My witnesses. . . He will lead you to the complete Truth.” Ponder on, “A good person…
Lord, grant me the grace and strength to follow you faithfullyPENTECOST SUNDAY (B) : 19th May 2024Acts 2:1-11; Ps. 103:1, 24, 29-31, 34; Gal. 5:16-25; Jn. 15:26-27, 16:12-15 (Psalter Proper) The mighty rushing sound filled the room and the minds and hearts of those present. It took away their fear, gave them incredible courage and,…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 15:26-27, 16:12-15 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘When the Advocate comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who issues from the Father, he will be my witness. And you too will be witnesses, because you have been with me from the outset. I still…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “A Focused Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded Peter not to be overly concerned about how long we are to live on earth. More importantly, we are to focus on our faith of “following Jesus” with fidelity. Ponder on, “Is our faith in Jesus faithful and…
Lord, grant me the grace and strength to follow you faithfullySeventh Week of Easter : Saturday, 18th May 2024Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps. 10:4, 5, 7; Jn. 21:20-25 (Ps Wk III) Paul arrived in Rome after a gruelling sea journey. Though guarded by a soldier, he had his own rented lodging. Paul seemed to be more…
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,…
Lord, give us the grace to love generously and guide us in doing the Will of the FatherSeventh Week of Easter : Friday, 17th May 2024Acts 25:13-21; Ps. 102:1-2, 11-12, 19-20; Jn. 21:15-19 (Ps Wk III) The addendum to the Gospel of John is extremely familiar to us. For some, it is Christ’s way of…