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…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Martyrdom – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “costs of discipleship” that can demand martyrdom. St Stephen’s faith reveals, that with God’s graces, we will have the strength to embrace the sufferings of following Jesus’ Ways. Ponder on, “God will never fail to give us…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Nativity of the Lord: God enters our world of sin and suffering; as the True Light and Eternal Word that destroys all sin and death. This is a Divine Gift to mankind that we do not deserve; where we receive God’s Merciful Love. Ponder on, “What…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Nativity of the Messiah: Today’s Gospel reveals that “The Messiah is born into our world, for our Eternal Salvation”. The shepherds, the poorest of the poor, were the first to receive the message through the angels! Ponder on, “This intervention of God, has transformed our world…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Blessings and Joys” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the naming of Zechariah’s son as “John” in order to fulfil God’s Providence, was an event of great Blessings and Joys. Ponder on, “When we celebrate God’s Presence and Providence; Care and Compassion; Love and Joy; we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary’s Magnificat Prayer”: In today’s Gospel, Mary proclaims her “Magnificat” to praise God’s Greatness. She sees herself as a “servant” of God’s Plan of Salvation; and reveals God’s Justice for the proud and powerful, and His infinite Compassion towards the poor and suffering. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary’s Faith in Action: In today’s Gospel account, Mary acted “as quickly as she could” to visit Elizabeth. This is not primarily because Elizabeth needed her help in her pregnancy, but because for Mary, God’s Will must be responded with great commitment and promptness. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary – God’s Plan of Salvation”: In today’s Gospel, the Angel Gabriel announced God’s Will to Mary; that she is chosen to be the Mother of the Messiah. Mary, accepted God’s Will with great humility and trust in God’s Protective Care, as she risked being “stoned…