Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Providence”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded Peter not to be overly concerned about too many things, but to focus on following Him faithfully. Ponder on, “Do we worry unnecessarily about what is to happen, and fail to focus on being faithful to Jesus, who is our divine security in…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Loving Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus the Risen Lord asked Peter, “Do you love Me” three times; to seek his re-commitment, after he had denied Jesus three times.” Ponder on, “Do we renew our love for and fidelity to Jesus, each time we turn away from His Love? Try saying,…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus Prayer – Unity”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prayed that every person be united in Him, as He is united “Perfectly” in His Father. Ponder on, “There are great divisions in relationships, amongst cultures, races, countries and ideologies that cause despair and destructions. Pray for God’s Peace, greater unity and…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Prayer - Truth”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prayed to His Father to protect His believers from the Evil One, and to consecrate them in the Truth.” Ponder on, “Jesus has deep concerns that the deceptions of the Evil One may weaken our faith. We should never fear the Evil…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Impending Death of Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prayed that through His Death, He will glorify His Father. Ponder on, “When we face death, we will find “Jesus’ Peace,” if we have known Him personally during our lifetime. However, if we have been ‘strangers’ to and rejected Him, then our…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Human and Divine Support”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesised that His disciples will desert Him, when He is being persecuted. Jesus’ True Strength and Support come from His Father. Ponder on, “We are weak and sinful. So, we cannot be fully sure that we will not deny Jesus and one…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “World Social Communications Sunday” – Faith: In today’s secular world, the message of the Truth of Salvation is often distorted. In fact, many who use social media promote negative values that are against the Gospel Values of Jesus. Ponder on, “Jesus proclaimed the Truth that Glorifies His Father. Do we…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Father’s Love for Us”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “The Father Himself loves you for loving Me, and for believing that I come from God.” Ponder on, “When we strive to live God’s Will with sincerity, we will surely experience His Divine Love constantly Protecting, Caring and…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Costs of Discipleship” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “You will be weeping while the world will rejoice; but your sorrow will turn into a joy that no one shall take from you.” Ponder on, “To follow Jesus with deep commitment is also to embrace His…
Dear Friend in the Lord, “Ascension of Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, before Jesus Ascended into heaven, He proclaimed to His disciples, “Go and make disciples of all nations and baptise them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Ponder on, “God’s Dream is that every person receives…