Gospel for the Day with Pointers

Reflect on the daily word of God

2nd Week of Lent : Tuesday, 27th February 2024

Addressing the crowds and his disciples Jesus said, ‘The scribes and the Pharisees occupy the chair of Moses. You must therefore do and observe what they tell you; but do not be guided by what they do, since they do not practise what they Continue Reading

2nd Week of Lent : Monday, 26th February 2024

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be compassionate just as your Father is compassionate. Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. ‘Give, and there will be gifts for you: Continue Reading

2nd Week of Lent : Sunday, 25th February 2024

Jesus took with him Peter and James and John and led them up a high mountain on their own by themselves. There in their presence he was transfigured: his clothes became brilliantly white, whiter than any earthly bleacher could make them. Elijah appeared to them Continue Reading

1st Week of Lent : Saturday, 24th February 2024

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have heard how it was said, You will love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; so that you may be children of your Continue Reading

1st Week of Lent : Friday, 23rd February 2024

Jesus said to his disciples: ‘For I tell you, if your uprightness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of Heaven. ‘You have heard how it was said to our ancestors, ‘You shall not kill; and Continue Reading

Chair of St Peter, the Apostle : Thursday, 22nd February 2024

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But you’ Continue Reading