Daily Word Of GodLuke 24:36-44 The disciples were still talking about all this when Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you!’ In a state of alarm and fright, they thought they were seeing a ghost. But he said, ‘Why are you so agitated, and why are these doubts stirring…
Lord, open my eyes and my heart to see things anewWednesday within Easter Octave : 3rd April 2024Acts 3:1-10; Ps. 104:1-4,6-9; Lk. 24:13-35 (Psalter Proper) The crippled man lying by the Beautiful Gate was hoping for alms from Peter. He did not receive alms, but he certainly was not disappointed. Peter gave him what is…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 24:13-14, 15b-17, 19b-20, 22a, 23b, 25-27 Two of the disciples of Jesus were on their way to a village called Emmaus, seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking together about all that had happened. Jesus himself came up and walked by their side; but their eyes were prevented from recognising…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Disciples Faith in Emmaus”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus the Risen Lord, reprimanded the two disciples for their lack of faith; in all that He had proclaimed and witnessed; as the awaited Messiah. Ponder on, “Likewise, do we lack faith in our Risen Lord, who offers us…
Risen Jesus, change my heart like unto Your heart so that I may see You with Your eyes rather than with my own eyes.Tuesday within Easter Octave : 2nd April 2024Acts 2:36-41; Ps. 32:4-5,18-20,22; Jn. 20:11-18 (Psalter Proper) After hearing the fiery preaching of Peter on the day of Pentecost, the people were cut to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary and the Risen Lord” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Mary recognized Jesus’ voice, when He called her by her name. Ponder on, “When we call someone by their name, we become more personal. Speak to Jesus personally as He has Risen. He also calls you…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 20:11-16, 18 Mary was standing outside near the tomb, weeping. Then, as she wept, she stooped to look inside, and saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had been, one at the head, the other at the feet. They said, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?’ ‘They have…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Suppressing Truth of Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, the chief priests and scribes bribed the Roman guards to lie; that the apostles stole the body of Jesus, while they were asleep. Ponder on, “If the soldiers were asleep, how did they know that the apostles stole the…
Lord, let our faith raise the dignity of others and not despise anyoneMonday within Easter Octave : 1st April 2024Acts 2:14,22-33; Ps. 15:1-2,5,7-11; Mt. 28:8-15 (Psalter Proper) “God raised this man Jesus to life, all of us are witnesses to that.” Peter’s bold proclamation on Pentecost to the huge crowd of nations has echoed through…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 28:8-10, 11b-13, 15 Filled with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples. And suddenly, coming to meet them, was Jesus. ‘Greetings,’ he said. And the women came up to him and, clasping his feet, they did him homage. Then Jesus…