DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Presence – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the villagers of Nazareth were astonished at Jesus’ Wisdom, but could not see that He was the Messiah. Do we also fail to see God’s Presence in our daily living and especially in our trials and pain? If so,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Presentation of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Mary and Joseph presented the Child Jesus in the Temple, to “claim and consecrate” the child who belongs to God. Every Baptised person is consecrated to God. We are each precious to God. We are called to treat every person…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Demons – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the legion of demons that possessed the man were terrified of Jesus, and begged to be expelled into a heard of pigs. In spite of the miracle, the villagers continued to turn away from the Truth of the Salvation of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Truth & Power: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the Good News of Salvation, and His Words also have power to expel demons. Ponder on, “When we allow God’s Light, Love and Will take root in our hearts and homes, we will live in His Peace, Joy…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Storms of life and Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ apostles were fearful of being drown by the raging storm; they woke Jesus up to calm the storm; His presence in the boat was not enough. Similarly, “Is our faith in Jesus strong enough to face the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – God Provides: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that faith is a pure gift from God. Insofar as we value and nurture our faith, God will give us the needed strength and wisdom to live the faith with fidelity. The challenges in life are not…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living the Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus used the “Parable of the Lamp” to proclaim our need to witness our faith with courage, integrity and passion. Ponder on, “Are we timid and passive in sharing our faith experiences and speaking about God? Set aside time to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Superficial: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Sower” and highlighted the different situations when we do not respond fully to the Gospel of Salvation because of the lack of depth of our faith. Ponder on, “How is Jesus inviting us to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Evangelisation”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus urged His disciples to be detached from material comfort and needs so that they can focus on their mission of proclaiming the Gospel more wholeheartedly. Ponder on, “Are there attachments to comforts, things, people, places that are preventing us from witnessing…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Conversion”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus the Risen Lord, commissioned His apostles, “Go and proclaim the Gospel” of Salvation to all peoples. We are all sinners. But, if we allow the Holy Spirit to “convert” our hearts, we will have the “wisdom” to share our faith with…