DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Depth: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the royal official’s dying son because he had deep faith in Jesus’ divine power and compassion. Ponder on, “Is your faith in Jesus deep even in a crisis? If so, then we are to do what we can…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Salvation: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures Nicodemus that those who believe that He is the Messiah will gain Eternal Salvation. Let us pray for the wisdom to remain faithful to God in our daily living, especially during the trials and tribulations that tempt us to distant…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Self-Righteousness”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus points out the self-righteous Pharisee who prides himself to be “holy”, and condemning the publican as a sinner. In contrast, the publican with humility begs for God’s Mercy to forgive his many sins. Which one of these two describes you more…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Love – Jesus’ Way: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the scribes that our greatest and deepest love is for God. This Love is inseparably lived and shown in our love for others, regardless of who they are. Do we love the poor, the aged, the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Evil – Truth: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the devil from the dumb man. Yet, the crowd condemned Him for using the power of Beelzebul, the prince of the devil. Similarly, “evil” in the secular world is sowing doubts and confusion about God, being the almighty…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Messiah: In today’s Gospel, Jesus affirms firmly and clearly, that He has come not to abolish the Laws of the Prophets, but to fufil them. We are to read, study, ponder on and pray with the whole Bible, with the clear view and firm…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Forgiveness: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that we are to forgive “seventy-seven times.” This is God’s unconditional Mercy for us. Ponder on, “Is God urging you to forgive and not bear grudges? Grudges can lead to gossips, anger and pride which can destroy the peace that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Good News - Rejection: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that there will be no miraculous cures for those who obstinately reject the Good News. Hearing this truth, the crowd tried to kill Jesus. This episode is symbolic of today’s secular world of atheism and materialism that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sacred Temple”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the money changers in the Temple; as they were desecrating the sacred place of worship through cheating of the poor. The places of worship and our hearts, which are “Temples of the Holy Spirit”. They are both inseparably “sacred”. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Wisdom – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Prodigal Son” to remind us of God’s unconditional Love and Mercy for all sinners who are repentant. With God’s grace, “wisdom” is overcoming our pride with the humility of accepting our sinful tendencies and…