DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Church - God’s Salvific Plan: In today’s celebration, we have St Peter the first of 266 popes of Rome to date. St Paul, the greatest evangelist of the Apostles. The Holy Spirit empowers, enlightens and enlists them for the growth of the Church founded by Jesus. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - “Discipleship”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus points out the need for total commitment if we want to be “His disciples.” A true disciple of Jesus cannot be weak, lukewarm and superficial, but unwavering, selfless and sacrificial like Him, in living the Father’s Will. Pray for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Miracles - “Raising the Dead”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus raises to life the daughter of Jairus. Ponder on, “Do we put limitations on God’s Compassionate Love? When God does not seem to answer our prayers, are we impatient and angry with Him? God would not work…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Humility and Trust: In today’s Gospel, the Roman centurion with deep faith and humility pleaded with Jesus to cure his servant who is critically ill. Jesus was greatly impressed, and cured the servant instantly; from a distance. Ponder on, “Is our trust in God…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Providence: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cures the leper and instructs him to be spiritually cleansed, but not to tell anyone of the miraculous cure. God unveils His Will in His Time and Ways. Thus, even as God is full of Compassion, we need to trust…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist: Today’s Gospel episode captures the Birth of John the Baptist within which the divine mystery of God’s Plan of Salvation unfolds. Ponder on, “God chooses special people like: Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, Elizabeth and other great Prophets for His Plans. God too wants us…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fruits of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, to distinguish true and false prophets, Jesus tells His disciples, “A sound tree produces good fruit; but a rotten tree, bad fruit.” Ponder on, “Am I a sound tree that produces the good fruits of peace, unity and love within…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Relationships - “Narrow Road”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus advises His disciples to value relationships and respect the dignity of others. For this, Jesus cautions that the road will be narrow; there will be challenges that can be painful and overwhelming. However, we are to put on…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - “Hypocrisy”: In today’s Gospel, through the parable of the “splinter and plank”, Jesus reprimanded His disciples for being hypocritical. Ponder on, “We are often unaware of our hypocrisy for judging others harshly for their sins, when we are probably blind to our own graver…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith - “Storms of Life”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus calms the storm. This episode captures the Truth of Jesus’ divine powers that assures His disciples that they are never to fear and they can always trust in His protective care. Jesus is always present to us,…