DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – “Hypocrisy”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the Pharisees and scribes for being hypocrites. As such, their “reverence” for Him is worthless. Is our love for Jesus hypocritical: i.e. superficial and deceiving as our true motive is for our self-gain and glory? If so, our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Crowds’ Faith in Jesus: In today’s Gospel, great crowds were clamouring for Jesus to cure them. Ponder on, “Do we also ‘clamour’ for Jesus because we need to be healed or want our problems solved, hurts wiped away . . .?” More importantly, do we also…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Evangelisation: In today’s Gospel, even as great crowds were clamouring for Jesus He moved on to other neighbouring country towns to proclaim the Good News of Salvation. As we have received the gift of faith, we are also responsible to spread and witness its Truth to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Union in Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus and His apostles withdrew from the crowd to be by themselves, after a very hectic day of serving them. Ponder on, “The need to build the community of our family and friends, on the faith we have in Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Truth – Evil: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist was beheaded for speaking the truth, that infuriated Herodias, the mistress of King Herod. Ponder on, “Are we angry at people who expose the truth of our unchristian attitudes, behaviours and lifestyles? If so, pray for the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Instruments of God”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His Apostles to proclaim the Good News, and empowered them to heal the sick and expel demons. We are each also empowered to reach out to those who are “suffering.” However, to serve effectively as God’s instruments, we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Presence – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the villagers of Nazareth were astonished at Jesus’ Wisdom, but could not see that He was the Messiah. Do we also fail to see God’s Presence in our daily living and especially in our trials and pain? If so,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Presentation of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Mary and Joseph presented the Child Jesus in the Temple, to “claim and consecrate” the child who belongs to God. Every Baptised person is consecrated to God. We are each precious to God. We are called to treat every person…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Demons – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the legion of demons that possessed the man were terrified of Jesus, and begged to be expelled into a heard of pigs. In spite of the miracle, the villagers continued to turn away from the Truth of the Salvation of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Truth & Power: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the Good News of Salvation, and His Words also have power to expel demons. Ponder on, “When we allow God’s Light, Love and Will take root in our hearts and homes, we will live in His Peace, Joy…