DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Suffering – Cross: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself, take up his cross and follow Me.” To be true disciples of Jesus, demands that we be humble, selfless and strong in the witnessing of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Almsgiving, Prayer, Fasting: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples that while almsgiving, prayer and fasting are all good, we are to do them with sincerity, and not for self-glory. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Let pray for a renewal of our faith, and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Humility – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples, “If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all.” Humility is a virtue, that serves God selflessly, regardless of the pain and persecution we encounter, in living the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the demon from the boy who was possessed. The apostles were helpless in expelling the demon. Jesus asserts, “Everything is possible for one who has faith.” Do you have a strong faith in Jesus? If you do, what…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Christ-like Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that they are: to “offer no resistance to the wicked, love your enemies, pray for those who persecute them.” Jesus expects His disciples to witness to His love and mercy. Pray that we have the wisdom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Peter – “The Rock”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus appoints Peter as the head of the apostles, preparing him to lead the institutional Church, when He is Dies, Rises and Ascends into Heaven. Peter’s deep faith and love for Jesus and his humility makes him the “perfect”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Cross: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples and the crowd that those who wish to follow Him as a disciple must “take up his cross”. No person wishes to suffer. However, the depth of our love and commitment is shown more fully…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Strong Faith: In today’s Gospel, Peter proclaimed firmly, “You are the Christ.” Do we have such deep faith and personal love for Jesus in our daily living, and painful challenges? Pray for the grace to build our lives more deeply on our love for Jesus, and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Cures and Conversion: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the blind man in stages. This process reminds us of the reality that the “cures and conversion” of our hearts need not necessarily be instant. Let us trust Jesus more fully and let God’s Providence show us His…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - Miracles: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ disciples lacked faith in Him as the Saviour. He reminded them about the miracles of the multiplication of loaves that fed thousands of hungry people. Recall with deeper gratitude the many miracles that Jesus has worked in your life. …