DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer - Persistence: Jesus in today’s Gospel reminds us that when we pray with persistence and sincerity, and not to lose heart, we would surely receive a favourable response from God. Ponder on the quality of your prayer life, “Is my personal prayer life routine or…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sin against Holy Spirit: All of us are sinners, and when we are repentant, God’s Mercy will always forgive us. However, in today’s Gospel, Jesus mentions that the sin against the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven. The Holy Spirit is God’s Truth, Life and Love. To…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Disciples of Jesus: In witnessing and serving the Lord’s Gospel of Salvation, Jesus reminds His disciples to be detached from the superficial and materialistic needs of life that may become a hindrance in their mission. Do you have any “attachments” and “hindrances” in your living and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Rejection of Faith: It is not uncommon that the people we know and love have turned away from God. They are “convinced” that God and the Church are irrelevant in their pursuit of the true meaning and happiness of life. Eternal Life and what happens after…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Hypocrisy – Faith: We all know in our hearts of hearts that if we lack integrity or am hypocritical in the way we live our lives, then there will be no peace and joy in our hearts. At best they would be superficial. God sees our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Spirituality-Faith: “Christian Spirituality” is a way of relating to God in our daily living. If our spirituality is wholesome and Christ-like, then whatever happens to us is experienced inseparably and intimately united with Jesus. The secular and materialistic way of living is superficial and unfulfilling. Fr…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Obstinacy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was exasperated by the obstinacy of the crowds towards the Gospel of Salvation. The cause of those who reject God and have left the Church can often be attributed to: the hurts, confusion and inability to cope with the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gratitude – Faith: If we are unaware of the goodness in people, we will be living superficial relationships or isolating ourselves from the world around us. The most grievous lack of gratitude is towards God, who gives us our life, faith and shows us His Mercy…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Word of God: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that the Gospel Truth that He Teaches, reveals through His miracles, and witnesses through His Life bind us to Him and His Father’s Love, through the Holy Spirit. Let us contemplate on the Gospel more deeply, and allow…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Division Destroys: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that if we are divided in our intention in relationships and mission in life, we will not have the collective strength that the unity in a community can give. Let us pray for the graces and strength to live…