DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Plotting to Kill Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees began to plot to kill Jesus. He was a threat to their power, self-glory; and oppressive rules that they have imposed on the Jews. Ponder on, “We are all created by God to live in His Love,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Messiah is Present” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees reprimanded Jesus and His disciples for breaking the Sabbath Laws; for picking and eating corn. Jesus explained that, when He the Messiah is Present, they are to rejoice; and all Sabbath Laws are suspended as exceptions. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Mercy and Compassion”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that He is longing to love everyone with His Divine Mercy and Compassion. And, invites them, “Come to Me all you who are overburdened. . .” Ponder on, “Do we go to Jesus and unburden all our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Will in Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus glorified His Father in Heaven for revealing His Truth of Salvation; through Him as His Son; to the “little children” and the rejected in society; instead of the learned. Ponder on, “All we know about God…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Miracles” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reproached the townspeople for not believing in His Good News; even though He had performed many miracles for them. Ponder on, “Do we ask God for miracles; and when God Blesses us with them, our joys and gratitude to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God-Centred Living” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus instructed the Twelve apostles that their love for Him, as their Lord and Saviour, must be total. And this love must be put into action in their service of all peoples; especially the poor and needy. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living our Faith – Justifications”: In today’s “Parable of the Good Samaritan; the Jewish priest and Levite had many justifications for not helping the wounded traveller. Ponder on, “However, the Samaritan acted promptly and showed great compassion; in his service of the “stranger”; a Jew who…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fidelity & Courage in Faith”: Jesus proclaimed to the Twelve Apostles. They should never fear those who can kill the body, but not destroy their soul, for hell. We are all precious children of God our Father. His Love for us is Everlasting. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Costs of Serving Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned His Twelve apostles; that they would suffer rejections, persecutions and even death, in His Name. Ponder on, “However, Jesus assured them; they are not to be afraid. The Holy Spirit will speak words of Wisdom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving God’s Kingdom” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His Twelve Apostles to serve God’s Kingdom as it is “close at hand”. They are to serve with Christ-like poverty, humility and selfless commitment. Ponder on, “Do our lives witness the Christ-like values with credibility or…