DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Genuine Faith”: In today’s Gospel, the crowds were asking Jesus to prove that He is the Messiah. As their requests were insincere and without genuine faith, Jesus reprimanded them. Ponder on, “We may deceive others by our insincerity, but God sees and knows our heart’s real…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Pray Meaningfully” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus taught His disciples to pray meaningfully, through the “Our Father” prayer. Ponder on, “Praying meaningfully, is seeking God’s Will with sincerity and humility; praising God and seeking His forgiveness; and surrendering our lives to His Providential Care and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Eternal Life” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples; the essential conditions of receiving the divine Gift of “Eternal Salvation.” We are to love God wholeheartedly, and show such love through our compassionate love and care for others. Ponder on, “We cannot grow…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Temptations” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the devil tempted Jesus. He tried to lure Jesus into giving up His Fasting, as He was very hungry. And, the honours of worldly possessions, by his false claims that he owns them. Ponder on, “Temptations are falsehoods that lure…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Messiah – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus likens Himself to the “bridegroom” where fasting is exempted during wedding celebrations. As such, when He, the Messiah, is Present, we are to celebrate and rejoice. Ponder on, “If there is no Eternal Salvation in our faith,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Messiah – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus likens Himself to the “bridegroom” where fasting is exempted during wedding celebrations. As such, when He, the Messiah, is Present, we are to celebrate and rejoice. Ponder on, “If there is no Eternal Salvation in our faith,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mystery of Salvation: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesised that for the Good News of Salvation; He will be put to Death and be Raised up on the third day. Those who want to be His disciple, must also have such a total commitment for His Sake. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Advent Season” - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned us on how we should pray and give alms. He says that we must never be hypocritical. We are to: “Give alms in secret and pray in private. And, when God our Father sees our sincerity, He…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Commitment” - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed a radical Gospel of Eternal Salvation that also demands that we put Him and the Gospels; at the Centre and main purpose of our lives. Ponder on, “Jesus expects that such commitments include our willingness to live God’s…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “False Securities – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, the man who wanted to inherit eternal life; had great fidelity in living his faith. However, his weakness was his attachments to his material wealth. This was “stronger and deeper” than His desires for eternal life. Ponder on, “Material…