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21st Week, Ordinary Time : Friday 30th August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fidelity in Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples the “Parable of the Ten Bridesmaid”.  Ponder on, “The ‘sensible’ bridesmaids were those who lived their faith with sincerity, focus and wisdom.  However, the ‘foolish’ bridesmaids, were superficial in their faith and took God for…

The Passion of St John the Baptist: Thursday 29th August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist” – Truth:  In today’s Gospel episode, John the Baptist was beheaded for upholding God’s Truth, against adultery.  Ponder on, “Do we have the courage to speak the Truth about: the Church’s Teachings on moral living; sanctity of the Sacrament of Marriage, abortion, pre-marital…

21st Week, Ordinary Time : Wednesday 28th August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees” – Faith:  In today’s Gospel, Jesus condemned the scribes and Pharisees for their evil deeds.  He says, “You look handsome on the outside, but inside, you are full of every kind of corruption.”  Ponder on, “Do we trust ‘hypocrites’ in…

21st Week, Ordinary Time : Tuesday 27th August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy of the Pharisees” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus condemned the grave hypocrisies of the scribes and Pharisees.  They pay taxes for the smallest herbs, but at the same time are full of corruption, extortion, intemperance.  And, they neglect the Laws on justice, mercy, and…

21st Week, Ordinary Time : Monday 26th August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was furious at the scribes and Pharisees for the great hypocrisies of their faith.  Externally they deceive others that they are “religious”; praying long prayers’.  Ponder on, “True and deep faith, does not mean we have no sins.  However,…

21st Week, Ordinary Time – Lay Apostolate Sunday : Sunday 25th August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Peter’s Deep Faith”: In today’s Gospel, many disciples left Jesus.  So, Jesus asked the apostles, “Do you want to go away too?”  Peter proclaimed with great commitment and courage, “Lord, to whom shall we go?  You have the message of Eternal Life.”  Ponder on, “What are…

St Bartholomew, Apostle : Saturday 24th August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Nathanael’s Faith-Integrity”: In today’s Gospel, Nathanael proclaimed with great integrity, his deep faith in Jesus, as ‘The Son of God’.  Jesus praised him for “not having any deception.”  Ponder on, “Do we live our faith with integrity and humility like Nathanael?  Our faith cannot grow deep,…

20th Week, Ordinary Time : Friday 23rd August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Two Great Commandments” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, “You must love God with all your heart, soul and mind. . . And, you must love your neighbour as yourself.”  Ponder on, “If we live both of these inseparable Commandments, we will receive God’s fullest…

Queenship of Mary: Thursday 22nd August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Queenship of Mary” – Faith: Today, the Church rightly honours Mary as “Queen” because her Son is the “King of all kings.”  This is also because of Mary’s deep and unconditional faith, hope, and love for God, and her great humility to live the Father’s Will.” …

20th Week, Ordinary Time : Wednesday 21st August, 2024

DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Compassion” – Faith: Today, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Landowner” to reveal to us God’s Compassionate Love and Generosity.  Ponder on, “Do we ‘pay’ our workers’ wages: ‘late and unjustly’?  Jesus invites us to reflect on God’s infinite Generous and Compassionate Love.  Are we…