DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Self-Righteous Faith”: The Pharisee prayed with self-righteousness; while the tax collector prayed humbly for God’s Merciful Forgiveness, for his sins. The Pharisee praised himself, and denounced the tax collector for his sinful living. Ponder on, “Jesus praised the tax collector for his humility. Does the Pharisee…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Loving God”- Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus responded to the scribes that the “first Commandment” is to “Love our Lord, with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. And, the “second Commandment” is to love our neighbour as ourselves.” Ponder on, “Our love for God in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Evil of Skepticism in Faith”: In today’s Gospel, the crowd accused Jesus of using Beelzebul, the prince of devil’s power to perform His miracles. However, there were others who were amazed at Jesus. He responded, “Anyone who is not with Me is against Me.” Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Teachings” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed that His Gospel offers the “Path to Eternal Salvation”. We are all invited to embrace and witness His Teachings with committed fidelity; and be “great in the Kingdom of Heaven.” Ponder on, “Will we follow Jesus’ Wisdom; or will we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Forgiving Love” – Faith: Through the Parable of “The Forgiving Debtor” Jesus proclaimed to Peter; that we are all called to forgive unconditionally. God our Father’s Forgiving Love is so unconditional that Jesus, His Son had to Suffer and Die for the atonement of our sins. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Prejudices” – Faith: The people in Jesus’ hometown took His Words of Wisdom about the Truth of Salvation, for granted. They were “blinded” by their prejudices. Ponder on, “Our prejudices prevent us from seeing the Truth about God, who offers us Eternal Salvation. Pray for the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus-Living Water” – Faith: Jesus offered Himself as the “Living Water” that quenches the deepest thirst, eternally; to the Samaritan woman. Ponder on, “Is there anything, any person or any success, glory in the secular world that can fulfil our deepest desires that lasts for Eternity? …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Conversion-Mercy” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed the Parable of the “Prodigal Son” to the tax collectors and sinners. He revealed that His Father in heaven has infinite Mercy for sinners, if we repent of our sins, like the younger son. Ponder on, “We are all sinners; yet…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Greed and Evil” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed the Parable of the “Landowner and his tenants.” The tenants (“chief priests”) overwhelmed with greed; killed all the servants; and the landowner’s son; when they were sent to collect the just payment for the use of the land. Ponder…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Compassionate Faith”: Jesus challenged the Pharisees with the Parable of the “Rich man and Lazarus”. The Pharisees were identified with the “rich man” in the parable; and they were furious. Ponder on, “The truth about the quality of our lives; will free us to deepen our…