DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Anger: Anger will have an increasing control over us, if we allow it to fester. In today’s Gospel, Herodias was furious with John the Baptist for pointing out the truth that she was living in sin with Herod, as his brother’s wife. She then had John…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gospel of Peace: Jesus in today’s Gospel, sends His apostles to proclaim the divine gift of “Peace” to those who believe in the Good News. Those who accept will be blessed but, those who reject will deprive themselves of God’s blessings. Do we welcome Jesus’ “Peace”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prejudices – Faith: When we have prejudices, as with Jesus’ townsfolks, our minds and hearts will be closed. This will hinder us from trusting God and will keep our faith superficial. Let us pray for the graces to have the wisdom to be able to see…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Needs – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the woman suffering from haemorrhage for twelve years was cured by Jesus who said, “My daughter, your faith has restored you to health; go in peace and be free of your complaint.” Is our faith as deep as this woman…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Miracles – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled a legion of demons from a possessed person. Instead of marvelling at Jesus’ divine powers and following Him, the townsfolks implored Him to leave. Often, the Holy Spirit moves us to live the Gospel, but our hearts refuse…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Religious Rituals: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was brought to the Temple in Jerusalem to be purified. He grew up imbibing the Jewish rituals and practices. But, when He proclaimed the Gospel, as the Messiah, His Teachings became the norm for Salvation. Ponder on the Sacraments of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Protective Love: God’s Love for us is unconditional and indisputable, if we are in tune with God’s Presence in our lives. However, God’s Protective Love will not always shield us from dangers and trials of life. When He is “Present”, our storms of life cannot…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – “Growth”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that our faith, hope and love for God is a gift that grows because of God’s ongoing nurturance, care and love. It is God who sustains us with graces to deepen our love and relationship with Him. Thank…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Lamp to Shine” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses the image of a “lamp” that must shine to brighten the surrounding darkness. Likewise, we are infinitely blessed with the gift of faith as we are called to “shine” and witness Jesus in our daily living,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Reception of Faith: In the parable of “The Sower of Seeds” we are reminded to be more fully receptive to God’s Word that brings true peace, joy and fulfilment in our lives. Nothing and no person in this world can fulfil these deepest longings of our…