DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Life’s Purpose” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “Anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for My Sake, will find it.” Ponder on, “Do we fear the pains and trials of the cross,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Who is Jesus to me” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus needed to know whether His apostles had the divine faith that He is the Messiah. When Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God”, this brought great joy to Jesus. Ponder…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Transfiguration of Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel event, Jesus revealed His Divinity to Peter, James and John through His Transfiguration. And Jesus’ Father also affirmed Him as “This is My Son, the Chosen One, Listen to Him.” Ponder on, “Such divine Truth cannot be clearer…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Peter’s Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Peter’s deep faith in Jesus prompted him to call out to Jesus, and then to get out of the boat, and walk on the stormy waves towards Him. Ponder on, “Is our faith in Jesus deep? Do we hide within the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Compassion” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the sick and fed some fifteen thousand people with five loaves and two fish. This divine reality of Jesus’ Compassionate Love happens in our daily living. However, sadly, we often take Jesus’ miracles for granted as we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our human plans” – Fragility - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed clearly that our lives are “fragile” as we can die any time. This human reality can surprise us with a sudden sickness, accident, crises in family etc. Ponder on, “God speaks to us daily…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Emotions, Conscience, Faith”: In today’s Gospel account, King Herod and Herodias were aware of John the Baptist’s innocence, and courage to proclaim the truth about their adulterous relationship. In Herodias’ anger, she “sort revenge” and murdered John, in the hope of silencing her guilty conscience. Ponder…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Prejudices – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ townsfolk were awe-filled by His Words of Wisdom and miracles. However, their prejudices of knowing Him and His parents distorted their thinking; and they doubted and rejected Him. Ponder on, “How often do we find ourselves lacking in our faith, hope and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving God’s Greater Glory”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the “Kingdom of Heaven” is the Eternal Home of every human person. St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, was inspired by this vision and mission of, and with Jesus; and Jesuits serve the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Kingdom of God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Hidden Treasure” to remind us that “God’s Kingdom is the most valuable treasure we can have in our lives. Ponder on, “Do not be deceived by the “false fantasies of the secular…