DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Passion of Jesus” – Faith: Pilate found Jesus to be Innocent of any crimes, but the chief priest and guards shouted, “Crucify Him!”. Pilate accepted, and he is as guilty as the rest: he protected himself through his cowardice. Ponder on, “Are we also fearful of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Lord’s Last Supper”: Jesus washed the feet of His apostles, to symbolise that His Mission of His Father; is a “Sacrificial Service.” This is total and unconditional; even to accepting His Suffering and Death. Ponder on, “This is the ‘Divine Price’ that Jesus is inviting…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Last Supper” – Faith: During the “Last Supper” with His apostles, Jesus prophesised that Judas will betray Him to His Death. Ponder on, “Jesus knows how we too may ‘betray’ Him. But, as with Judas, He respects our freedom. Let us, value God’s gift of freedom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus Prophesy – His Death”: As soon as Judas Iscariot left the “Last Supper” meal; to betray Jesus, He prophesied to His Apostles; that His Death is imminent. Peter insists that he will die with Jesus; if He is to Die. Ponder on, “We may have…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Divine Mystery of Jesus” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus had dinner at Bethany with Lazarus, whom He raised to life; and Mary anointed Jesus’ feet with a very costly ointment; that would be used for His Burial. Ponder on, the “Divine Mystery of God, is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Passion” – Faith: Jesus’ Passion intensifies; as He is publicly condemned by Pilate. The chief priests and elders schemed to “destroy Jesus” at all costs; even if He is the True Messiah. Ponder on, “Our sin of pride especially when we are deceived by the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Insecurities of life” – Faith: The chief priests and Pharisees discussed what to do with Jesus; who was proclaiming the Good News of Eternal Salvation; and whose believers were increasing in great numbers. Ponder on, “If we have Jesus as our only security in our life;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus – Persecuted” – Faith: The Jews fetched stones to stone Jesus. They considered it to be blasphemous; when Jesus proclaimed that He is in union with God the Father who sent Him. Ponder on, “People rejected the Gospel of Salvation because they chose to remain…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Faith, Love and Hope in God”: In today’s Gospel, the unbelieving Jews who interpreted Jesus’ Words literally and superficially; and not from the divine perspective; criticised Jesus. Ponder on, “When we are angry, hurt and proud, do we react emotionally and superficially, instead of believing in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Annunciation of the Lord” – Faith: God sent the angel Gabriel to Mary to announce His Will; that she is Chosen to be the Mother of the “Son of God”; the “Messiah”. Mary accepted God’s Will with great humility and peace. Her purpose in life is…