DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Persecution – Redemption” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples that there will be great signs of “chaos, destruction and persecutions of believers.” And, these are signs of the imminent “Eternal Redemption”. Ponder on, “When we face painful challenges in our faith; never despair;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Costs of Being Jesus’ Disciple”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples, “You will be betrayed, put to death, hated on account of My Name; but not a hair on your head will be lost. Your endurance will win you your life”. Ponder on, “We are…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Earthly and Eternal Life” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that all earthly things, will “not last forever.” Only our relationship with God will last forever. Ponder on, “Do we have clear purposes and priorities; where God is at the centre and the foundation of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Generosity-Faith”: In today’s Gospel episode, Jesus said “others had contributed ‘extra’ money that they had, but this poor widow had put in all she had to live on.” Ponder on, “Her generosity is very rare. Is our temptation to think of our own needs first, before…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus, King of the Universe” – Faith: In today’s Gospel Jesus was interrogated by King Herod, like a criminal. However, in Truth, Jesus’ Kingdom which is of Heaven, is infinitely more powerful than Herod. Ponder on, “Those who have no faith, or who reject Jesus as…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living in Heaven” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, to the Sadducees, who did not believe in the Resurrection, that in heaven, we do not marry; we no longer die, and we are like the angels. Ponder on, “As such, heaven is God’s Divine Gift…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Authority and Power”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus revealed His Divine Authority: in His Teachings, and in chasing the cheaters out of the Temple as it is His Father’s house of worship. But, the chief priests and scribes felt threatened. Ponder on, “We fear God, when…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Mother” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Mary was looking for her Son, whom she loved deeply. However, unlike all mothers, Mary is the “Perfect Mother” for Jesus, who is not only her Son, but also the Son of God. Ponder on, “Jesus affirmed this truth,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Abundant Gifts” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Servant” to emphasize the responsibility of the servant towards the king’s money that was entrusted to him. The king praised him saying, “Well done, my good servant; you shall govern ten cities.” …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Zacchaeus’ Faith and Zeal”: In today’s Gospel, Zacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector had great zeal to see Jesus passing by. And, when Jesus wanted to stay at his house, he publicly welcomed Him warmly to his home. Ponder on, “Unlike Zacchaeus, do we often feel hesitant…