DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Holiness in Suffering for Christ”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into Joy. . . I shall see you again; and your hearts will be full of Joy; that no one shall take from you.” …
Daily Word Of GodJohn 16:20-23a Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In all truth I tell you, you will be weeping and wailing while the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn to joy. ‘A woman in childbirth suffers, because her time has come; but when she has given birth to…
St John De Avila, Priest and Doctor, pray for usSixth Week of Easter : Friday, 10th May 2024Acts 18:9-18; Ps. 46:2-7; Jn. 16:20-23 (Ps Wk II) In the Gospel, Jesus explains to the disciples what will happen when He “goes” to the Father. Although they will not see Him physically, He will be more present…
The Ascension of Jesus is the tangibility of eternal lifeASCENSION OF THE LORD : Thursday, 9th May 2024Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 46:2-3, 6-9; Eph 4:1-13 (or 4:1-7, 11-13) Mk. 16:15-20 (Psalter Proper) Jesus has been preparing His disciples for His imminent return to the Father. ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Ascension into Heaven” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, before Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, He commissioned and empowered His apostles to proclaim the Gospel of Salvation to all peoples. Those who are baptized and believe will be saved. Ponder on, “How do we live our faith…
Daily Word Of GodMark 16:15-20 Jesus showed himself to the Eleven and said to them, ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptised will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These are the signs that will be associated with believers: in my name…
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, “God’s Will – Ongoing Revelation”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that the Holy Spirit will continue to deepen their knowledge, love and commitment to the Good News of Salvation, that He had taught them. Ponder on, “Do we live a discerning faith daily? …
Lord, help us to turn our hearts and minds back to You each day - It is our daily resurrection!Sixth Week of Easter : Wednesday, 8th May 2024Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps. 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn. 16:12-15 (Ps Wk II) We too listen to St Paul as he speaks about the nature of God before…
Lord, send us the Spirit of Truth, our Advocate; that we will be led and live by the Complete TruthSixth Week of Easter : Tuesday, 7th May 2024Acts 16:22-34; Ps. 137:1-3, 7-8; Jn. 16:5-11 (Ps Wk II) In the earthquake episode that shook the prison, perhaps, Paul, Silas and the gaoler would resonate with the…