DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist’s Humility”: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist testified that he was overjoyed, that the Messiah has come; in the Person of Jesus. Thus, He must grow greater, but he should become lesser.” Ponder on, “Like John, we too are called to serve God’s…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 5:12-16 Jesus was in one of the towns when suddenly a man appeared, covered with a skin-disease. Seeing Jesus he fell on his face and implored him saying, ‘Sir, if you are willing you can cleanse me.’ He stretched out his hand, and touched him saying, ‘I am willing. Be cleansed.’…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus Cures” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus willingly cured the man with skin-disease, when he implored Him, with great humility. Ponder on, “Likewise, do we implore Jesus, with sincerity, humility and deep faith when we have needs? “Will Jesus heal us, if we take His…
The Holy Spirit (witness of the Spirit) is present in the life and experience of the Christian community, Friday after Epiphany Sunday : 9th January 20261 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 (Ps Wk II) In today’s first reading, John is arguing against some teachers who were misguiding the early Christian community. He is…
Daily Word Of GodLuke 4:16-22a Jesus came to Nazara, where he had been brought up, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day as he usually did. He stood up to read, and they handed him the scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Unrolling the scroll he found the place where it is written: The…
Bring the Gospel to life – through action, and not just with mere words: We are called to love and to serve. Thursday after Epiphany Sunday : 8th January 20261 Jn 4:19-5:4; Ps 71 (72):1-2, 14-15, 17; Lk 4:14-22 (Ps Wk II) The emphasis in the first reading from 1 John is on love. The…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Wisdom”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesied in the synagogue, that the Prophet Isaiah that He had just proclaimed to them; was being fulfilled, while they were listening to Him. Ponder on, “Do we ponder and pray on the Gospels of Jesus; deeply? Are we inspired,…
Daily Word Of GodMark 6:46-52 After saying goodbye to the crowd Jesus went off into the hills to pray. When evening came, the boat was far out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. He could see that they were hard pressed in their rowing, for the wind was against them; and…
ST RAYMOND OF PENYAFORT, Priest, pray for usWednesday after Epiphany Sunday : 7th January 20261 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 71 (72):1-2, 10-13; Mk 6:45-52 (Ps Wk II) Both, the first and Gospel readings today emphasise that spiritual growth is an ongoing journey of experiencing and accepting God's love, which in turn gives us the courage and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus Walking on the Sea”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus walked on the sea towards His disciples as they were “battling with the strong winds”. Jesus said to them, “Courage! It is Me! Don’t be afraid.” Ponder on, “As the Divine Messiah, Jesus’ Love will always be…