Gospel for the Day with Pointers

Reflect on the daily word of God

10th Week in Ordinary Time : Tuesday, 8th June 2021

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, what can make it salty again? It is good for nothing, and can only be thrown out to be trampled underfoot by men. ‘You are light for the Continue Reading

10th Week in Ordinary Time : Monday, 7th June 2021

This is what Jesus taught his disciples: ‘How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Happy are the gentle: they shall have the earth for their heritage. Happy those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Happy those who hunger and Continue Reading

The Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord : Sunday, 6th June 2021

On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was sacrificed, his disciples said to him, ‘Where do you want us to go and make preparations for you to eat the Passover?’ The disciples set out and went to the city Continue Reading

9th Week in Ordinary Time : Saturday, 5th June 2021

In his teaching Jesus said, ‘Beware of the scribes who like to walk about in long robes, to be greeted obsequiously in the market squares, to take the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honour at banquets; these are the men who Continue Reading

9th Week in Ordinary Time : Friday, 4th June 2021

While teaching in the Temple, Jesus said, ‘How can the scribes maintain that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, moved by the Holy Spirit, said: The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand and I will put your enemies Continue Reading

9th Week in Ordinary Time : Thursday, 3rd June 2021

One of the scribes came up to Jesus and put a question to him, ‘Which is the first of all the commandments?’ Jesus replied, ‘This is the first: Listen, Israel, the Lord our God is the one Lord, and you must love the Lord your Continue Reading