DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Will: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that calling Him, “Lord, Lord” is insufficient to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. We are to seek and live God’s Will with a more discerning heart, and not take God’s Love and Goodness for granted. Pray for the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Authentic Living: Are we living the wholesome life of the Gospel? Jesus says, “you will be able to tell them by their fruits.” As such, superficial and superstitious living, and shallow relationships, will never produce the “fruits” of peace and joy in our daily living. Let…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith is Precious: In today’s Gospel, Jesus says, “Do not give dogs what is holy and throw pearls to pigs. . . they will trample on them and tear you to pieces.” Jesus is reminding us to value God’s gifts and blessings as precious. Spend some…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist: Today’s Gospel gives the account of the divine mystery that surrounds John the Baptist’s miraculous birth. In many ways God also relates to us in a personal and mysterious way, even though our mission may simply be to draw people like our family…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Infinite Love: Jesus in today’s Gospel fed 5,000 hungry men with five loaves and two fish. His infinite love for us is full of compassion. This miracle is multiplied millions of times daily in the Eucharist, through Jesus’ precious giving of His Body and Blood…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Two Masters” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, “You cannot be the slave of both God and money.” Ponder on this truth, and ask yourself, “How true is this in the way I live my life daily?” What are the different effects…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, True and Everlasting Treasure: We value many good things in life: our family, our material wealth, health, power, prestige. Many of us are attached to these worldly things at the expense of our relationship with God. For example, “Do we easily set aside spiritual things like…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayers: Whenever we pray we are in direct commune with God, who is our almighty Father and Creator; Jesus, our Saviour; and the Holy Spirit our Guide, Protector and Light. Ponder on: “Have you experienced these truths of the Trinity deep within your heart?” If so,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Loving God – Sincerity: There is great rejoicing in heaven and in our hearts, when we give alms in secret, pray privately, and fast joyfully. Jesus in today’s Gospel reminds us that all these deeds must be done with sincere love for Jesus and not for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gospel – Love: When we love others, we tend to be “selective”: i.e. we often confine our love to within our family and those who love us. In today’s Gospel, Jesus, challenges us to love unconditionally as He has shown us. Jesus hates the sin, but…