DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Commandments”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains very succinctly God’s Commandments as loving God wholeheartedly with our mind, heart, soul and strength, and likewise our neighbours, as ourself. Ponder on, “What are my main obstacles of living Jesus’ Commandments, pride, self-centredness . . .? Fr Philip…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Depth?: In today’s Gospel, some Sadducees who “deny that there is a resurrection,” tried to ridicule Jesus about the Truth of the Resurrection. Ponder on, “If our faith, hope and love for God is deep, we will further deepen our relationship with God with…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Hypocrisy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus knew that the Pharisees’ and Herodians’ praises were hypocritical, as they intended to set Jesus up against the Roman authorities, regarding the payment of taxes. Ponder on, “God knows our hearts’ intentions and desires. Are we hypocritical or sincere…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary’s Visitation”: Today’s Gospel captures the scene of the “Visitation” very beautifully. Mary’s prompt response to Angel Gabriel’s message, to visit her cousin was rewarded with Elizabeth’s divinely inspired proclamation about Mary and the God-Child in her womb. Ponder on, “Are we prompt in obeying God’s…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God - Holy Trinity: Today, we celebrate the solemnity of the “Most Holy Trinity”. Ponder on, “God our almighty Father, the Creator of the universe; Jesus, the Son and Saviour, and the Holy Spirit our Protector and Wisdom of God’s Truth.” These essential Truth when prayed…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Deception – Truth: In today’s Gospel, the chief priests, scribes and elders questioned Jesus about His authority to chase the money changers out of the Temple for worship. Ponder on, “Do I question Jesus’ and the Church’s Teaching and Moral Authority, in order to justify my…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fear of Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, the chief priests and scribes were afraid of Jesus’ , passionate Teachings and Actions, which were attracting large crowds away from them. So, they began a scheme to kill Jesus. Ponder on, “Do we rationalise and justify our attitudes, behaviours…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – “Blindness”: In today’s Gospel, Bartimaeus the blind beggar, transcended the discouragement of the crowd and shouted all the louder, “Son of David, have pity on me . . . Master, let me see again. . .” All of us are “blind” emotionally and spiritually,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Service of God: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds James and John, His apostles, “Anyone who wants to become great among you, must be your servant. . .” Ponder on, “Is our motive of the service of God’s people, sincerely for His Greater Glory, or our own…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Call of Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures Peter and His disciples, “ . . . no one who has left house, (family) for My sake will not be repaid a hundred times over . . .” Ponder on, “Am I detached from the people I…