DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Presence: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to John’s disciples that He is the awaited Messiah. And, we should daily “celebrate the joy of His Presence.” Do we take God’s blessings of His Mercy, Love and gift of Salvation for granted? How do we love Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Following Jesus: Jesus proclaims the radical Gospel that challenges us to take up our crosses, “lose our life for His sake” and gain the Eternal Salvation He promises. Do we shun these challenges because we fear “pain”? When we love Jesus deeply, the “pain” can be…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Ash Wednesday – “Joy”: Today, we “celebrate” Ash Wednesday. For the next six weeks, the Church reminds us to be more vigilant in the living of our faith through greater: almsgiving, fasting and prayers. All these spiritual exercises are to be done with joy; knowing that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Faith – Depth”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ disciples had forgotten the miracles of the multiplication of the fish and loaves soon after the event. Jesus is also asking us, “Have you eyes and do not see, ears and do not hear?” Pray for the wisdom to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Testing Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees demanded a sign from Jesus to prove that He is the Messiah. Do we at times also make similar demands and get upset with Jesus when things do not go our way? Ponder on, “Do we truly trust and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Compassion: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the man with virulent skin-disease when he pleaded for healing. Likewise, Jesus will respond with His Compassionate Love to anyone who pleads for help. However, Jesus’ ultimate concern for us is our Eternal Salvation. Do we “forget” Jesus as…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Miracles of the Loaves”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus fed four thousand people with a few loaves of bread and small fishes. Jesus “took what was offered, blessed, broke, distributed and collected seven baskets full of scraps.” Do we offer God our abundant graces, wealth, time, talents…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Ephphatha” – Be Healed: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed “Ephphatha” to cure the deaf and dumb man. Ponder on, “Are there areas in our minds and hearts that we need Jesus to cure so that we will be more open to hearing His Father’s Will, and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary and Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Mary who knew and loved Her Son intimately, was able to influence Him to perform His first miracle of turning water into wine, for the wedding feast. The wisdom of our faith would urge us to seek Mary to intercede…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sin – Source”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that sin comes from the evil intentions of our hearts. As such, Jesus is inviting us to purify our hearts by building and deepening our love and relationship with Him. Evil intentions can easily be formed if we…