DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Baptism of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ Baptism instituted the Sacrament of Baptism. Those who are Baptised in the Trinity, are transformed into “God’s sons and daughters.” Ponder on, “Jesus offers us a Sacramental means to embrace and live the Good News of Salvation. This divine…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Star of Bethlehem” – Faith: As we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, let us ponder on, “The Star of Bethlehem, led the three wise men from the east to where Jesus was Born in Bethlehem. They found the Infant Messiah and worshipped Him. Today, this “Star” is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary’s Intimacy with Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Mary’s intimacy with her Son is so deep that she knew He would perform the miracle, even though He said, “My hour has not yet come.” Ponder on, “To ask Mary to intercede for us is a very ‘humane’ way of relating to God; and God always ‘relates’ to us in humanely understandable ways.”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Lineage of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ lineage through Joseph is being traced and proclaimed. These historical facts fulfil God’s prophecy about the Coming Messiah. Ponder on, “In spite of the overwhelming Prophecies and Fulfilment by Jesus the Messiah, many still remain skeptical, and are even…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humility” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist proclaimed to his followers that “Jesus is. . . more powerful than me, and I am not fit to undo the strap of his sandals.” Ponder on, “When we share about Jesus, His Church and the living of the faith, do we do so with humility; or are we impatient, self-righteous and judgemental?” …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Openness in Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus praised Nathanael that he is an Israelite in whom there is no deception. Ponder on, Nathanaels openness, reminds us that when we wish to deepen our commitment in our faith; openness, integrity and a purity of heartare qualities that will help us live a more discerning life for God. Fr…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Come and See - Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus invited Andrew, Come and see. He immediately followed Jesus to where He lived, and got to know Him better. Ponder on, When we want to develop a personal relationship with Jesus, we need to develop a daily prayer life that helps us connect with Him more deeply. Fr Philip Heng,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “He is the Chosen One Faith: In todays Gospel, John the Baptist proclaimed that Jesus is the Messiah; the Chosen one of God. Ponder on, John was a great prophet, and lived Gods Mission with great fidelity. What mission has God chosen for you personally? To help your family, friends, colleagues know and love Jesus more? Fr Philip Heng, S.J. John1:29-34 The next day, seeing…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mission Faith: In todays Gospel, John the Baptist declared very clearly, I am not the Christ! . . . but a voice to prepare the way for the Lord! Ponder on, When we serve God and the Church or do good deeds, do we get upset, when other people have the limelight instead of us? If so, are we serving Gods Glory or our self-glory? Fr…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mary Mother of God Faith: In todays celebration of this Solemnity, we reaffirm Marys Motherhood of Jesus full and inseparable divinity and humanity. Ponder on: In todays Gospel, the poorest of the poor in Israel, the shepherds, were privileged to be the first to hear about the Messiah Child being born, and to be found in a stable.…