DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “End of the World” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus urged His disciples not to live in the “fear” of when the Kingdom of God is to come. Instead, focus on the “here and now” of living their lives according to God’s Will. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Resurrection” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus with fury drove the money changers out of the Temple and prophesized that when they destroy the (physical) “Temple”; referring to His Body; it will be restored and He will rise again on the third day. Ponder on, “Is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Responsibilities: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that like Him, they are expected to fulfil their responsibilities of His Father’s Will fervently and faithfully. Ponder on, “When we live our faith with fidelity, we will never fail to experience the deep peace, joy…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Potential: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “Were your faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to the mulberry tree, ‘be uprooted and be planted in the sea;’ it would obey you.’” Ponder on, “The gift of faith in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Resurrection – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the unbelieving Sadducees about the reality of the “resurrection” and life after death. Ponder on, “Today, billions of people do not believe in the “resurrection” and life in heaven. As such for them, death would be terrifying. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Responsibilities – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautions His disciples about the great temptations and deceptions of “money” and material “riches;” they can draw us away from our faith, hope and love for God. Ponder on, “Has money and other secular attractions been obstacles toward the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Creative Fidelity”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Parable of the “Astute Steward” to remind His followers to develop an attitude of “creative fidelity” in the living of His Father’s Will. Ponder on, “Are we ‘creative’ in the way we love and serve God’s Will or…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sinners – Compassion”: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees and scribes criticised Jesus for dining with tax collectors. However, Jesus being committed to His Mission to save sinners, showed great respect and compassion for them. Ponder on, “Pray for the wisdom of Jesus; to know how to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Compassion – Faith: In today’s Gospel, out of Jesus’ Compassionate Love for the widow of Nain, He raised her only son to life. Ponder on, “As we may still feel the pains of the death of our beloved ones, let us draw consolation from our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Beatitudes” – Faith: In today’s celebration of “All Saints Day”, let us pray for the grace of a greater openness to the “Truth” of the “Beatitudes” of Jesus, and beg God for the graces to live our faith in the “wisdom” of the saints. The saints…