DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Temple” - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was furious at those who were desecrating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, through their trading and cheating. Ponder on, “We dishonour God who is physically Present to us, in the sacredness of the Holy Eucharist; in our churches. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Sadness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Prodigal Son” to the tax collectors and sinners. He explained that God our Father, is deeply saddened by their irresponsible and sinful living. And, God continues to hope for their conversion and acceptance…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Avarice” – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned the elders about the dangers of avarice. This is a form of “self-centredness and greed” to amass material wealth, especially when we have “excess” of them. Ponder on, “Our greed comes from our insecurities and emptiness within us. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Blessings – our Responsibilities”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of Lazarus and the Rich man” to the Pharisees. They are to share their abundant blessings from God with the poor and needy; and never to use them solely for their own comfort and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humble Service – Jesus’ Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesized that in Jerusalem, He will Suffer and Die by Crucifixion, but will Rise again three days later. To be His worthy disciples, they are to “serve humbly” like Him. Ponder on, “Do we look for attention,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living Humbly like Jesus”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the need to follow the teachings, of the scribes and the Pharisees, but never the way they live their lives; for they do not practise what they preach. Ponder on, “The witness of our faith with fidelity…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Ways”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, that when they relate with others, “Be compassionate like God our Father, do not judge or condemn, but always forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give generously as God always does without fail.” Ponder on, “When…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Transfiguration of Jesus”: In today’s Gospel account, Peter, James and John, were specially privileged to be able to “witness Jesus’ Transfiguration.” Such an experience of the divinity of Jesus must have been a very deep spiritual transformation about Jesus. Ponder on, “Recall and reflect on the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Faith Expectations”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims His expectations of the faith of His disciples and believers. They are to love their enemies, pray for their persecutors, and love “as perfectly as His Father is perfect.” Ponder on, “While Jesus’ expectations of the faith are…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Integrity of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that the integrity of their faith must be in great contrast to the general goodness of people. Such a faith reflects the quality of our “worship-offerings to God”. Ponder on, “Do we live Jesus’ faith…