DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - Mary: In today’s Gospel, Jesus entrusted Mary to the apostle John, (the representative of the Church), as his Mother to Care and Love. Likewise, to John, as son, accepted Mary, as his Mother. Today’s joyous Feast celebrates God’s Will for believers to embrace Mary…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Risen Lord – Joy!: In today’s Gospel, when Jesus the Risen Lord appeared to His disciples, they were rightly filled with a Joy that overcame their fears. Ponder on, “Do we allow the Joy of Jesus, the Risen Lord to fill our hearts, homes and lives? …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John – Beloved Disciple: Today’s Gospel tells us that John was the beloved disciple of Jesus. Ponder on, “John was Jesus’ beloved disciple, because he had a way of relating to Jesus personally, that endeared him to Jesus. Do we love Jesus daily, that in times…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Do you love Jesus?”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus the Risen Lord asked Peter three times, “Do you love Me?”, presumably to “undo” the three denials of Peter that he knew Jesus, when his life was threatened. Similarly, “Do we compromise our faith, and put our needs…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Church – Unity: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays to His Father for the unity amongst all His disciples and believers. Unity is much needed in our local parish, archdiocese and universal Church, and between Catholics and Protestant Christians. Pray for greater unity and peace, that all…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Love – Disciples: In today’s Gospel, Jesus pleads His Father to “. . . consecrate them (His disciples) in the Truth; Your Word is Truth.” All of us are disciples of Jesus in today’s world; consecrated during our Sacrament of Confirmation. Do we live the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Prayer: In today’s Gospel, as Jesus’ Death was impending, He prays to His Father about the fulfilment of His Mission. . . and thanked Him for the fidelity of His disciples. Let us pray that our faith will grow to become stronger and wiser, in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Fears: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples, “The time will come when you will be scattered . . . leaving Me alone . . .” All of us have different fears: when in pain and danger; about the uncertain future, etc. However, if…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Protective Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prays to His Father for His disciples, “. . . protect them from the evil one.” When we live in God’s Love and Ways with sincerity, in spite of our imperfections and sins, God’s Spirit will always protect us from…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer – Ask: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples, “Ask and you will receive, and so your joy be complete.” Ponder on, “When we pray and ask Jesus for something very personal, e.g. cure from illness, getting a job, are our needs being used to…