DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Faith, Hope, Love in God”: In today’s Gospel, the scribe who asked Jesus, “Which is the first of all the Commandments,” himself knew the answer. And, Jesus praised him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” Ponder on, “God too has given us the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Unity in Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the devil of dumbness in a man. However, some began to accuse Him falsely for using Beelzebul to drive out the devil. Ponder on, “Those who are against God; will always use lies, to try to cause division…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God Commandment” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to his disciples that He has come to fulfil the Law and the Prophets, and not to destroy them. Ponder on, “God uses the prophets to proclaim and prepare for the Coming of Jesus, the Messiah. Ponder…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Annunciation of the Lord” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, God announced His Plan of Salvation through the Angel Gabriel, to Mary. She accepted God’s Will with great humility, courage and trust in God’s Providence. Ponder on, “Pray for the grace to have the wisdom of Mary,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Prejudice” in Faith: In today’s Gospel, the villagers of Jesus’ hometown of Nazara, were prejudiced against Him as the Messiah, because they knew Him and his family. Thus, they rejected and even wanted to kill Him, for the Truth He proclaimed to them. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Repentance – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Fig Tree” to the Jews and cautioned them about their obstinate refusal to repent from their sins. Ponder on, “God is full of Mercy, but if we take His Merciful Love for granted and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Merciful Love”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Prodigal Son” to tax collectors and sinners. Ponder on, “God’s Merciful and Forgiving Love is unconditional. But, our human experiences of love and mercy, especially when we are hurt and angry, are often conditional. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Responsibility - Gratitude to God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Tenants” to the chief priests and elders. Jesus exposed the evils of their greed for wealth and power; and that they would even want to kill the Messiah. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Gratitude – Compassion” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the rich man feasted without any compassionate care for Lazarus; the beggar at his gate. When both died, the rich man paid the price for his greed, with eternal suffering. Lazarus, found himself in Paradise. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “St Joseph – His Holiness”: Today’s Gospel tells us of how “Joseph is the husband of Mary, and of her was born Jesus, called the Christ.” Joseph’s holiness is not only in his goodness and integrity, but his deep union with God. And so, God could…