Thank you, Lord, for the gift of Yourself in the EucharistHOLY THURSDAY (B) : 28th March 2024Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps. 115:12-13, 15-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 (Psalter Proper) The Scripture readings in the Mass of the Lord’s Supper contain themes of meal and service. The passage from the Book of Exodus highlights the celebration…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humble Service of Jesus”: I n today’s Gospel, Jesus washes the feet of all His apostles. He witnesses to the Truth that His Mission from His Father, is a “Selfless Service with Humility” that is willing to Die for the Eternal Salvation of all peoples. Ponder…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 26:17-18, 20-25 On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus to say, ‘Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?’ He said, ‘Go to a certain man in the city and say to him, “The Master says: My time is…
Dear Lord, have mercy on us, for we have sinnedWEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK : 27th March 2024Is 50:4-9; Ps 68:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34 Mt 26:14-25 (Ps. Wk. II) Reparation is one necessary act of Lent. Yet one of the concerns that frequently bothers people not to avail themselves to the Sacrament of Reconciliation is, “I…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Judas’ Betrayal Prophesied”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesied, at the Last Supper, that Judas will betray Him. However, Judas denies this truth. Ponder on, “We may have many good intentions of loving Jesus in our lives. However, if we do not build a personal relationship with Him…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 13:21-33, 36-38 When Judas, Son of Simon Iscariot had gone, Jesus said: ‘Now has the Son of man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified. If God has been glorified in him, God will in turn glorify him in himself, and will glorify him very soon. Little children, I…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Promising Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesied His Death. However, Peter rebukes Jesus and is determined, even to die for Him. But, Jesus prophesised his denial. Ponder on, “Do we promise Jesus, that we will do many things and live for Him, and His Father’s…
It is You, O Lord, who are my hope, my trustTUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK : 26th March 2024Is 49:1-6; Ps. 70:1-6, 15, 17; Jn. 13:21-33, 36, 38 (Ps. Wk. II) God has endowed us with free will so that we can choose freely and willingly to love or reject Him. With this gift of free…
Lord, help me to perform my duty faithfully so as to follow Jesus faithfullyMONDAY OF HOLY WEEK : 25th March 2024Is. 42:1-7; Ps. 26:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 (Ps. Wk II) This is the first of the “servant songs” in Isaiah in which the servant represents Israel. God had given His Spirit into the hearts of…
Daily Word Of GodJohn 12:1-8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom he had raised from the dead. They gave a dinner for him there; Martha waited on them and Lazarus was among those at table. Mary brought in a pound of very costly ointment, pure nard, and with…