DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Conversion-Mercy” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed the Parable of the “Prodigal Son” to the tax collectors and sinners. He revealed that His Father in heaven has infinite Mercy for sinners, if we repent of our sins, like the younger son. Ponder on, “We are all sinners; yet…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Greed and Evil” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed the Parable of the “Landowner and his tenants.” The tenants (“chief priests”) overwhelmed with greed; killed all the servants; and the landowner’s son; when they were sent to collect the just payment for the use of the land. Ponder…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Compassionate Faith”: Jesus challenged the Pharisees with the Parable of the “Rich man and Lazarus”. The Pharisees were identified with the “rich man” in the parable; and they were furious. Ponder on, “The truth about the quality of our lives; will free us to deepen our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Servanthood” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesised to His Twelve apostles that as the Messiah; He was going to be mocked, scourged, condemned and crucified; and on the third day, He will Rise again. Ponder on, “Is our faith, hope and love for Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy” – Faith: Jesus condemned the hypocritical attitudes of the scribes and Pharisees. They had great knowledge in the Laws of Moses, but their lives were filled with evil, injustices and the abuse of religious laws for their self-glory. Ponder on, “Great knowledge without the humility…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Ways” – Faith: Jesus taught His disciples to be Compassionate, and not to be judgmental; and never condemn any person; always forgive willingly. All these, done out of love for Jesus, will bring us great spiritual Blessings and Rewards. Ponder on, “Do we find it…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Transfiguration” – Faith: Peter, James and John were specially Blessed by Jesus to witness His Divinity at His Transfiguration. This spiritual privilege touched them deeply; and so Peter wanted to remain on the mountain. Ponder on, “Recall your deepest spiritual experiences. How did they deepen…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living the Good News”: Jesus proclaimed, “love your enemies; pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” Ponder on, “Jesus’ demands on His disciples; are what He witnesses to them daily; in His Pastoral ministries. We too…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Eternal Life” - Faith”: Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “If your uprightness does not surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven.” Ponder on, “As the Good News of Jesus promises an Eternal Life of Happiness, God likewise,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Promises” – Believers: Jesus promises His disciples, “Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.” Ponder on, “Jesus promises all these; to all believers because His Father in heaven, loves us…