DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Compassionate Love”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured a woman who was bound by Satan for eighteen years. Yet, the synagogue officials objected to the cure because it violated the Laws of the Sabbath. Ponder on, “Do we observe the Laws of our Faith rigidly? If…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humility” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Pharisee and Tax collector” to emphasise the truth about “humility”. The Pharisee prided himself for keeping the Laws and living a life of justice and morality. However, the tax collector begged God, with sorrow,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Justice” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Fig Tree” to remind the crowd; not to take God’s Blessings for granted. He said of the fig tree that had not borne any fruits for three years, “Cut it down; why should it be taking…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living a Discerning Life” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed to the crowds to use their many talents and intelligence to discern and live wisely, according to God’s Will. Ponder on, “To live a discerning life, we need to build a personal relationship with Jesus. This is to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Total Commitment to God” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were blazing already!” Ponder on, “Jesus challenged His disciples to commit themselves ‘radically and be transformed in their lives, by following…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Vigilance – God’s Blessings”: Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “The Son of Man will Come when you least expect it. When someone is entrusted with a great deal, more will be expected of him.” Ponder on, “We have each received abundant Gifts from God; to glorify…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Vigilance – Faith”: Jesus proclaimed to His disciples the need to serve God’s Mission with vigilance. Ponder on, “To serve God with vigilance demands that we ‘die to ourselves’ daily; and embrace the challenges and sacrifices; as Jesus has taught us. His Persecution and Death on…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Avarice – Foolishness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Rich Fool” to remind the crowd, to focus on receiving God’s Gift of Eternal Life. Ponder on, “Avarice is an excessive greed for material possession and gain. Jesus calls the rich man…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Pray with Perseverance” – Faith: Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, the “Parable of the Persistent Widow.” This is to remind them, to persevere in their prayers. Ponder on, “If we want to grow in our relationship with God, we are called to deepen our faith, hope…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Harvest is Rich” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus sent His seventy-two disciples to proclaim the Good News of Salvation to all towns. He proclaimed, “The harvest is rich, but the labourers are few.” Ponder on, “We are specially Blessed to have the gift of…