DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “All Souls Day” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus raised to life; the widow of Nain’s only son. The townspeople glorified God for Jesus’ miraculous deed of Compassion. Ponder on, “As we pray for departed souls, do we have the deep faith in God’s Merciful Love…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “All Saints Day” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the “Beatitudes” capture the spirit of the saints whose lives were deeply united with Jesus. Ponder on the “Beatitudes” and allow the Holy Spirit to inspire and deepen your desires to become more like the saints; whose wisdom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sabbath Laws” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus asked the Pharisees, “Is it against the Law to cure someone on the Sabbath?” The Pharisees’ firm grip on the Sabbath Laws; without any compassion for the sick and suffering, cannot be according to God’s Merciful and Compassionate…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God our Father’s Providence” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesised fearlessly; that He will die in Jerusalem, according to His Father’s Providence. Ponder on, “God knows: when and where we were born and will die. However, God never fails to bless us abundantly; challenge us…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Lukewarm Faith”? In today’s Gospel, when Jesus was asked whether only a few will be saved, He cautioned, “Try your hardest to ‘enter’; many will try and will not succeed. . . And, you will find yourself standing outside.” Ponder on, “The greatest regret, at the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus in Personal Prayer” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, “Jesus spent the whole night in prayer to God; His Father. The next morning, He chose His apostles; proclaimed the Gospel, cured the sick, expelled demons. Ponder on, “Like Jesus, we too must develop an intimate union…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Compassionate Love”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured a woman who was bound by Satan for eighteen years. Yet, the synagogue officials objected to the cure because it violated the Laws of the Sabbath. Ponder on, “Do we observe the Laws of our Faith rigidly? If…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humility” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Pharisee and Tax collector” to emphasise the truth about “humility”. The Pharisee prided himself for keeping the Laws and living a life of justice and morality. However, the tax collector begged God, with sorrow,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Justice” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Fig Tree” to remind the crowd; not to take God’s Blessings for granted. He said of the fig tree that had not borne any fruits for three years, “Cut it down; why should it be taking…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living a Discerning Life” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed to the crowds to use their many talents and intelligence to discern and live wisely, according to God’s Will. Ponder on, “To live a discerning life, we need to build a personal relationship with Jesus. This is to…