DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Pray Meaningfully: In today’s Gospel, Jesus taught His disciples to pray the “Our Father” prayer. Jesus reminds us to pray meaningfully, sincerely and at all times, be faithful to His Father’s Will. Also, be dependent on God’s Light and Love to sustain us daily, and develop…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Peter’s Faith: In today’s Gospel, Peter as leader of the apostles, affirmed “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” This brought great consolation to Jesus, who was about to suffer His Passion. How did the Holy Spirit inspire you to remain faithful to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Testing: In today’s Gospel, after Jesus’ Baptism, He went into the desert for forty days “to prepare” Himself for His Public ministry. There, His faith was tempted and tested by Satan. Is it true for you that, “When God allowed your faith to be…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sinners – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus called Matthew, the tax collector to be His apostle; and also dined with his colleagues. “Are we prejudiced towards sinners?” Jesus’ Good News of Salvation embraces all sinners and does not condemn anyone. We hate the sin but love…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Presence: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to John’s disciples that He is the awaited Messiah. And, we should daily “celebrate the joy of His Presence.” Do we take God’s blessings of His Mercy, Love and gift of Salvation for granted? How do we love Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Following Jesus: Jesus proclaims the radical Gospel that challenges us to take up our crosses, “lose our life for His sake” and gain the Eternal Salvation He promises. Do we shun these challenges because we fear “pain”? When we love Jesus deeply, the “pain” can be…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Ash Wednesday – “Joy”: Today, we “celebrate” Ash Wednesday. For the next six weeks, the Church reminds us to be more vigilant in the living of our faith through greater: almsgiving, fasting and prayers. All these spiritual exercises are to be done with joy; knowing that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Faith – Depth”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ disciples had forgotten the miracles of the multiplication of the fish and loaves soon after the event. Jesus is also asking us, “Have you eyes and do not see, ears and do not hear?” Pray for the wisdom to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Testing Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees demanded a sign from Jesus to prove that He is the Messiah. Do we at times also make similar demands and get upset with Jesus when things do not go our way? Ponder on, “Do we truly trust and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Compassion: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the man with virulent skin-disease when he pleaded for healing. Likewise, Jesus will respond with His Compassionate Love to anyone who pleads for help. However, Jesus’ ultimate concern for us is our Eternal Salvation. Do we “forget” Jesus as…