DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Blinded by Riches” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the crowds, in the “Parable of the Rich man”, that material riches are good. However, if we are consumed by them, this can lead us to lose the true meaning of our lives, and even…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy in Faith”: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees tried to set a trap to denounce and destroy Jesus’ Good and Divine reputation, that was attracting many followers away from him. Ponder on, “Hypocrisy in our faith is a sin of deception that uses our faith to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sins against the Holy Spirit”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that “blasphemies against the Holy Spirit, cannot be forgiven.” Ponder on, “Sin against the Holy Spirit is very serious because they curse God as evil, and they purposefully act against God and the Church e.g. by worshiping evil spirits. Such sinners also…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Real Fears” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the great crowds, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but, fear him who has the power to cast you into hell.” Ponder on, “Very often our fears are the uncertainties of the future of our lives, families, health,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy in Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocritical faith. Their religiosity are deceptive displays, because their lives are full of evil practices that harm and even destroy lives. Ponder on, “Are we more resolved to living our faith with greater fidelity and humility; like the many…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Harvest is Rich” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to proclaim the “Peace of God” that offers Eternal Salvation. Jesus adds that “the harvest is rich, but the labourers are few.” Ponder on, “We who are blessed with the precious gift of faith have the responsibility…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Depth of our Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenged the Pharisees to live a more authentic and not a hypocritical faith. Ponder on, “When we live and practice our faith like going for Mass, doing good deeds of compassion, making sacrifices etc. . . Do we do so out…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sincerity of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the great crowds for the insincerity of their faith. They asked Him for a sign, not because their hearts were open to the gift of the faith of Eternal Salvation but, more to amuse themselves. Ponder on, “When our faith is not sincere, our relationship with…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gift of Faith taken for Granted: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the Good News of Salvation is often taken for granted. Ponder on, “Jesus is reminding us to value the gift of faith, and not be overfocused on the material comforts and glory of this earthly life. This…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Obedience to God’s Word”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the greatest blessings that anyone can experience, is when he is obedient to His Father’s Word and Truth of Salvation. Ponder on, “Mary’s obedience to God the Father’s Word was the most perfect at the Annunciation. …