DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Unity - Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assured John the apostle, “Anyone who is not against us is for us.” Ponder on, “Do we relate to and judge non-Catholics and others, and those whom we dislike harshly? We are each called to promote unity and draw…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Peter’s Faith: In today’s Gospel, Peter’s Spirit-filled faith led him to profess that Jesus is the “Son of the Living God!” This confirmed for Jesus that he would be chosen as the head (the “rock”) of the Church. Ponder on, “We are blessed to have Pope…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Power of Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the destructive demon who possessed the man’s son, after he professed his firm faith in Him. Ponder on, “Jesus assures us that ‘nothing is impossible to God when we have faith in Him. Is our faith in Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith Challenges: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that He expects His disciples to witness the Gospel values through their lives. This is so that their proclamation of the Good News would be more credible. Ponder on, “How are we witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Transfiguration: In today’s Gospel, Jesus revealed His Divinity as Son of God through the transfiguration of His Being. The apostles Peter, James and John were specially chosen for this revelation. Ponder on, “How did God specially chose to touch your heart in certain situations of your…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Commitment – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, “If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Ponder on, “Do we wish to follow Jesus and yet, not willing to pay the price of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Depth of Faith: In todays Gospel, Peter professed his faith in Jesus as, You are the Christ! He then objects that Jesus has to suffer and die. Ponder on, Is our faith, hope and love for Jesus, overcomed by our emotional experiences of fear, pain and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Healing Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus cured the blind man privately and in two stages. Ponder on, Jesus shows us His Compassionate Love and Mercy in personal ways. At times Jesus in Gods Providence can even take months, years before we experience His full healing. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Materialism Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus reprimanded His disciples for their narrow perceptions about the material needs (bread), instead of having a deeper faith in Him. Ponder on, Do we allow the attractions of material needs to distort and tempt us away from deepening our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Spiritual Desolations: In todays Gospel, Jesus was deeply distressed with the Pharisees who tried to test and trap Him in their discussion, by asking Him for a sign. Ponder on, When we try to bargain with God and justify our lack of commitment in the living…