DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Responsibility – Blessings: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Talents” to challenge us to be more responsible for the abundant blessings that God has and continues to give us. Ponder on, “When we use God’s blessings responsibly, He will give us even more…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Vigilance – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Bridesmaids” to urge His disciples to live their faith vigilantly. Ponder on, “Is my faith lukewarm and seek God only when there are grave needs and crises”? How is the Holy Spirit challenging me…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Death – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautions His disciples about the need to live their faith vigilantly and at all times, because our death and the Second Coming of Christ can come unexpectedly. Ponder on, “Do we live on the presumption that we will live…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Hypocrisy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was furious with the scribes and Pharisees for the hypocrisy of their devout external religious observances and display of good social behaviours, but are filled with evil within their hearts. Ponder on, “We are all sinners. To live our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Authenticity - Faith: In today’s Gospel, when Philip told Nathanael that they have found the Messiah from Nazareth, he responded authentically. Ponder on, “If we love God authentically, then like Nathanael, God will bless us abundantly and beyond our human expectations. Do we want this to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Hypocrisy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimands the scribes and Pharisees for the hypocrisy of their faith that confuses and drives people away from the “Kingdom of Heaven.” Ponder on, “Do our daily living with our family and people, witness to the Gospel of Christ…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Betrayal” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was saddened that one of His apostles would betray Him, and many others would not believe in the Good News of Salvation. Ponder on, “God continues to show us His Merciful and Compassionate Love for us at all times. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Preaching & Practicing”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the scribes and Pharisees for their hypocrisy of preaching God’s Word, but not practicing it. He then adds, “Anyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and anyone who humbles himself will be exalted.” Ponder on, “What are these…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Greatest Commandment: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that the greatest Commandment of God is “to love God with our whole heart, soul and mind, and our neighbour as ourselves.” Ponder on, “Am I guilty of “loving God” but not my neighbour? They are both inseparable because…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Lack of Gratitude” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ “Parable of the Wedding Feast” explains that we as disciples of Jesus, can very easily take God’s Love and Mercy for granted. Ponder on, “Is our daily hectic living drawing us away from our need to thank…