DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Martha & Mary”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praises Mary for choosing to listen to Him, instead of being busy preparing the food for Him. True hospitality is more than offering material needs; it is loving them in personal ways that will make them more wholesome and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Kingdom of Heaven”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that the “Kingdom of Heaven” is the most precious treasure in our life; this is divine gift of faith that offers Eternal Life. Ponder on, “Do we value people, possessions and power as more important than the ‘Kingdom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Good and Evil Spirits: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that Good Spirits lead us to God, while Bad Spirits lead us away from God. Ponder on, “Do we have a discerning heart that is able to distinguish between the Good and the Bad Spirits? Pray for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gift of Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that the “Kingdom of Heaven” is like a mustard seed; the smallest seed, but it can grow into the biggest shrub. Likewise, the gift of faith that we receive can also, with God’s grace grow into becoming as…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Miracles – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus performed the miracle to feed five thousand men, with five loaves of bread and two fishes. Ponder on, “Do we limit what God can do for us in our lives? God’s Love and Mercy for us is infinite and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Regular Sins: In today’s Gospel, Jesus uses the “Parable of the Darnel and Wheat” to proclaim the importance of developing a sensitive conscience that is built on our personal love for Jesus. Ponder on, “When we justify our sins, we weaken our love for God and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Fidelity: In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains the “Parable of the Sower” to remind us of the different temptations and ways in which we fall into sin, and drift from our relationship with God. Ponder on, “What are my greatest temptations, my grievous and my…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Gratitude: In today’s Gospel, Mary of Magdala was weeping at the tomb; thinking that Jesus’ Body had been stolen. Mary’s deep gratitude for Jesus’ Merciful Love, drew her to love Jesus with great fidelity. Ponder on, “Am I grateful to Jesus for all that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith’s Challenges: In today’s Gospel, Jesus taught the crowd through the “Parable of the Sower”; where some seeds fell on the edge of the path, others on rock, thorns and rich soil. Ponder on, “We are all blessed with God’s Merciful and Caring Love. Are we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Superficial Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus pointed out, with great respect for His Mother, that the greatest Truth is to be faithful to the Word of God that offers Eternal Life. Do we allow our relationships with people and our loved ones to “blind” us from…