DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Beatitudes” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Beatitudes” to reveal that God’s Kingdom and Ways are not like the superficial and self-centred ways of the secular and materialistic world. Ponder on, “The profound beauty of Jesus’ Beatitudes that can only be perceived through the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Calming of the Storm” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus calmed the storm that was threatening the lives of His disciples. Ponder on, “When our lives are threatened with poor health, finance and family crises, do we lose faith in Jesus who can ‘calm these storms…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Kingdom”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the crowds that the Kingdom of God can be likened to a mustard seed; the smallest of all seeds, but has the potential to grow into the biggest shrub. Ponder on, “Our faith can grow, with God’s Light…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving God’s Kingdom”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned seventy-two disciples to spread God’s Peace and Salvation to all towns and villages. They are to serve in poverty, expect painful challenges, and cure the sick in His Name. Ponder on, “What sacrifices are we willing to make…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Paul’s Conversion – Faith: In today’s celebration of St Paul’s conversion, we are reminded that, with God’s Mercy, there are no sinners whose sins are so great that they cannot be converted. Ponder on, “Do not give up hope on any persons, who have turned away…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Divine Mystery: In today’s Gospel, while Jesus was Teaching, His mother came to look for Him. He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who do the Will of God. In saying this, Jesus revealed His identity as the Messiah, but many still reject Him. Ponder…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sin - Holy Spirit”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the scribes that the sin against the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven. Ponder on, “All sins can be forgiven, if we repent. However, God cannot “force us to repent”. He respects our freedom when we refuse…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fishers of men” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus called Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John from their fishing profession to be “fishers of men” in His Kingdom, to serve the Salvation of all peoples. Ponder on, “Do we give time and attention to the growth…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Relationships – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ relations were preventing Him from meeting the crowds, as they did not recognise that He is the Messiah. Ponder on, “Do we find certain close relationships hindering us from living and witnessing our Catholic faith? If so, have courage…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Call of Apostles”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus called the Twelve “apostles”. They are to serve as His closest companions and leaders of His Mission of the Good News of Salvation. Ponder on, “As Catholic Christians, are we ‘fulfilling’ our responsibilities of building communities centred on Christ,…