DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Cross – Discipleship”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself; take up his cross and follow Me.” Ponder on, “Do we love Jesus deeply enough to follow His Ways; including the path…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gratitude-Responsibility Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Talents” to remind us that we must value all of God’s gifts and blessings with gratitude, and care for them responsibly. Ponder on, “Do we value the gift of our vocation in marriage, religious life…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Living a Vigilant Faith: In today’s Gospel, the “Parable of the Bridesmaids” is about living a responsible faith. Jesus cautioned that the “End of the world” can happen anytime. Ponder on, “Do we live our faith responsibly or do we take our faith and God’s blessings…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocrisy. They deceive others; that they are virtuous religious, when in fact, they are full of evil, injustice, immorality. Ponder on, “Do we fall into the temptations of living our faith only…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Paul’s Martyrdom” – Faith: In today’s Gospel episode the revengeful Herodias, demanded the beheading of John the Baptist, and rejected the wealth of “half the kingdom” of king Herod. Ponder on, “Do we have deep hurts that we still harbour and even desire to seek revenge? …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocritical Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus exposed the evil ways in which the scribes and Pharisees live their faith. Their hypocrisy had destroyed the faith and lives of many people. Ponder on, “Are we aware of the heavy responsibilities that come from God’s abundant blessings of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Mercy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Peter filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaimed Jesus as, “the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” Jesus appointed him, as the head of the apostles, and empowered them to forgive sins, in His Name. Ponder on, “Is our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Superficial Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocritical faith that does not live what they proclaim as the Truth and Law of God. Jesus proclaimed further that “the greatest among you must be your servant.” Ponder on, “Do we put…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Testing God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees tried to “test” Jesus by asking Him whether the “greatest Commandment” is to love God or our neighbour. In Jesus’ Wisdom, He responded that these two Commandments are inseparable. Ponder on, “Do we follow Jesus’ Wisdom or…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Integrity – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praised Nathanael for his integrity, in his openness of what he believes. Ponder on, “When our integrity is in union with God’s Truth, the Holy Spirit will be able to enlighten us to live God’s Will. But, without such…