DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Compassion” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the sick and fed some fifteen thousand people with five loaves and two fish. This divine reality of Jesus’ Compassionate Love happens in our daily living. However, sadly, we often take Jesus’ miracles for granted as we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Our human plans” – Fragility - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed clearly that our lives are “fragile” as we can die any time. This human reality can surprise us with a sudden sickness, accident, crises in family etc. Ponder on, “God speaks to us daily…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Emotions, Conscience, Faith”: In today’s Gospel account, King Herod and Herodias were aware of John the Baptist’s innocence, and courage to proclaim the truth about their adulterous relationship. In Herodias’ anger, she “sort revenge” and murdered John, in the hope of silencing her guilty conscience. Ponder…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Prejudices – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ townsfolk were awe-filled by His Words of Wisdom and miracles. However, their prejudices of knowing Him and His parents distorted their thinking; and they doubted and rejected Him. Ponder on, “How often do we find ourselves lacking in our faith, hope and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Serving God’s Greater Glory”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the “Kingdom of Heaven” is the Eternal Home of every human person. St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, was inspired by this vision and mission of, and with Jesus; and Jesuits serve the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Kingdom of God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Hidden Treasure” to remind us that “God’s Kingdom is the most valuable treasure we can have in our lives. Ponder on, “Do not be deceived by the “false fantasies of the secular…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Will – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Martha was preoccupied with her hospitality of serving Jesus. However, Mary sat and listened to Him. Jesus praised Mary for having chosen the “better” option. Ponder on, “Are we busy with doing many things, except doing God’s Will? Doing…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Dream for Us” – Faith: In Jesus’ “Parable of the Mustard Seed,” He proclaimed that God has Blessed each person with the great potential to grow in holiness; when we live according to His Will in His Kingdom. Ponder on, “In so living, we will…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Praying to God our Father”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus taught His disciples to pray. He advised them to glorify God His Father and pray for His Will; ask for what they need; seek His Forgiveness and His Protective Care, from all temptations. Ponder on, “When we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Enemy of our Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Darnel and Wheat”. Our faith in God is nurtured by God’s Graces. And so, by our efforts alone, we cannot deepen our faith in God. Also, the “Bad Spirits” who are “enemies” of…