DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Consolation in Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus exclaimed, “Come to me, all you who are overburdened; . . . I will give you rest for your souls.” Ponder on, “Are there pain and trials that are threatening to envelop you without hope? If so, turn to Jesus;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Revelation: In today’s Gospel, Jesus thanked His Father in prayer, for revealing the Divine Truth to “mere children”; i.e. believers with the humility and sincerity to know, love and serve Him. This is in contrast to the “learned and clever”; i.e. the scribes and Pharisees,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Refusal of Repentance: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reproached the towns of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum for their refusal to repent from their sins. Ponder on, “Are we also guilty of refusing to turn to God and obey His Commandments? Do we justify our lukewarm faith, or immoral…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God – First Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His Twelve apostles, that the Good News of Salvation demands that we live His Father’s Will as our first love and the highest priority in our lives. This “dream of God” is real, and He will give us…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Single-minded Discipleship: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His Twelve Apostles to proclaim, with a single-minded commitment, the need for the repentance from sins as part of the Good News. Ponder on, “Are we credible witnesses of Jesus daily? Do we love Jesus deeply and single-mindedly?” Fr…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Christ-like Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus instructed His Twelve apostles, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul.” Ponder on, “Am I hesitant, fearful and over self-protective when living the Gospel of Christ? Jesus assures us that His Father…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Costs of Discipleship: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned His Twelve apostles that, when they live out their mission of proclaiming the Good News, their challenges will be immense and the crosses will be heavy. Ponder on, “What challenges and crosses have I embraced out of my…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Kingdom of Heaven”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus instructed His Twelve apostles to proclaim the “Kingdom of Heaven” with total detachment from any personal gain. Ponder on, “How are you living your vocation to make God and His Kingdom known, loved and lived? Are you too preoccupied…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Israelites: In today’s Gospel, Jesus sent His twelve disciples to first proclaim the Good News of Salvation to the Israelites, instead of the Gentiles. Are we grateful to God for the gift of faith that offers Eternal Life, when millions of others have still…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - “Dejected”? In today’s Gospel, Jesus felt sorry for the crowds who were harassed and dejected. Jesus, the Good Shepherd feels our pain and sorrows. He wants us to reach out to those who are suffering with His Compassionate Love. Are we too preoccupied with…