DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sacred Space” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the money changes from the Temple of Jerusalem as they were cheating the people; including the poor. Our churches likewise, are sacred spaces of worship. It is important that we respect both the external and the internal…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Creative Fidelity: In today’s Gospel parable, Jesus praised the “astute steward” who foregoes his own personal commission in order to build the friendship he needs when he loses his job. Instead of making excuses, we will have the “creative fidelity” to love God in different ways,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Returning” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that God, our Good Shepherd is overjoyed when a grave sinner repents and returns to Him. Ponder on God’s Spirit each day urging you to deepen your faith, hope and love for Jesus. Are you conscious of it…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Cross – Faith”: No person wants pain. However, there are different kinds of pain; some are caused by our sinful ways, others are positive “pain” that God allows to help us deepen our love for Him. Identify your “crosses” and ask Jesus for the wisdom, strength…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Ingratitude: In today’s Gospel parable, all the invited guests to the great banquet gave excuses for not attending. Jesus is challenging us to look into our hearts to see whether we too are taking God’s goodness and mercy for granted. Ponder on, “Are we using God’s…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Radical Gospel”: Jesus in today’s Gospel is challenging us to “invite the poor, crippled and blind for a meal.” He then says, “You will be blessed.” Jesus is inviting us to reach out to those in need with compassionate love, and not confine our love to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Forgiven Sinner”: In today’s Gospel, Zacchaeus, was a tax-collector who experienced a deep conversion when he encountered Jesus. This was primarily because his heart was sincerely searching for Jesus. Do our hearts desire to deepen our love for Jesus? Speak to the Lord about your hindrances…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Compassionate Jesus: The deepest sorrow of a human heart is to lose a loved one through death. In today’s Gospel, Jesus filled with Compassion raise the son of Nain to life. If we are undergoing pain and tribulations, never lose hope in Jesus’ Compassionate Love; seek…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Beatitudes”: In Jesus’ “Beatitudes”, He identifies those who have the values of being “poor in spirit, gentleness, mourn, uprightness, mercy, purity in heart, peacemakers, even if they are persecuted for their faith. They are to rejoice, as God “sees” everything. Endure out of love for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Divine Power: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees warned Jesus to flee from king Herod’s plan to kill Him. Jesus responds that He cures all kinds of diseases and drives out devils. Yet, people are determined to destroy Him. Ponder on, “When people hurt us in…