DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Philip and Nathanael – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus met Philip and called him to be His disciple. He also met Nathanel, a “man without deception.” Yet, He did not call him to be His disciple. Ponder on, “What are your personal experiences of Jesus that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Disciples of Faith: In today’s Gospel, John and the two disciples asked Jesus, “Where do You Live?” This was because their hearts were filled with a deep desire to know Jesus, the Messiah, more. Ponder on, “How deep are our desires to know, love and serve…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Most Holy Name of Jesus”: Today’s Feast celebrates the “Most Holy Name of Jesus”: as the Messiah; given by God our Father, through the angel Gabriel to Mary. Ponder on, “The name “Jesus” has: divine power to heal, expel demons, evoke graces of faith, hope and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist did not glorify himself, but in humility, proclaimed the Truth about Jesus the Messiah, when he said, “I am not fit to undo the straps of His sandals.” Ponder on, “Do we speak truthfully and glorify God…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, New Year – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Mary pondered and treasured God’s message from the shepherds; who glorified and praised God for Sending the Messiah into our world and lives. Ponder on, “Do our hearts treasure God’s Message of Salvation like Mary, and glorify and praise…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Holy Family”: In today’s Gospel, the “Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph” as devout Jews, observed the Laws of Moses. They then returned to Nazareth, where Jesus grew in God’s Wisdom and favour. Ponder on, “Obeying God’s Will includes obeying the Laws and leaders…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prophetess Anna – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Anna the prophetess who served the Temple of Jerusalem; night and day, and with fasting and prayers, was specially blessed by God to see the Infant Messiah; and praised God. Ponder on, “When our hearts and lives love and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prophet Simeon – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Prophet Simeon; an upright and devout man who served in the Temple of Jerusalem for many years; and “waiting for the day” to see the Infant Messiah,” received his divine gift. Ponder on, “What are your deepest desires of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Holy Innocents” – Martyrs of Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Infant Messiah becomes a refugee in Egypt, as King Herod is plotting to kill Him. Ponder on, “When we ‘suffer’ because of our faith in God, our Lord, this is to be embraced as an honour. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John – Beloved Apostle: Gospel accounts reveal how John being the “beloved” apostle of Jesus has a deep and personal “inner sense and knowledge” of Jesus; that other apostles did not have; especially during the Resurrection events. Ponder on, “Is our love for Jesus personal, or…