Gospel for the Day with Pointers

Reflect on the daily word of God

Solemnity Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe : Sunday, 20th November 2022

The people stayed there before the cross watching Jesus. As for the leaders, they jeered at him. ‘He saved others,’ thet said ‘let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.’  The soldiers mocked him too, and when they Continue Reading

33rd Week, Ordinary Time : Saturday, 19th November 2022

Some Sadducees - those who argue that there is no resurrection - approached Jesus and they put this question to him, ‘Master, we have it from Moses in writing, that if a man's married brother dies childless, the man must marry the Continue Reading

Dedication of the Basilicas of St Peter and St Paul : Friday, 18th November 2022

After sending the crowds away Jesus went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now far out on the lake, was battling with a heavy sea for there was a head-wind. In the Continue Reading

33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday, 17th November 2022

As Jesus drew near Jerusalem and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it and said, ‘If you in your turn had only understood on this day the message of peace! But, alas, it is hidden from your eyes! ‘Yes, a time Continue Reading

33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Wednesday, 16th November 2022

While the people were listening Jesus went on to tell a parable, ‘A man of noble birth went to a distant country to be appointed king and afterwards return. He summoned ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds.  “Do business Continue Reading

33rd Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday, 15th November 2022

Jesus entered Jericho and was going through the town when a man whose name was Zacchaeus made his appearance; he was one of the senior tax collectors and a wealthy man. He was anxious to see what kind of man Jesus was, but he Continue Reading