DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Truth – Evil: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist was beheaded for speaking the truth, that infuriated Herodias, the mistress of King Herod. Ponder on, “Are we angry at people who expose the truth of our unchristian attitudes, behaviours and lifestyles? If so, pray for the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Instruments of God”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His Apostles to proclaim the Good News, and empowered them to heal the sick and expel demons. We are each also empowered to reach out to those who are “suffering.” However, to serve effectively as God’s instruments, we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Presence – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the villagers of Nazareth were astonished at Jesus’ Wisdom, but could not see that He was the Messiah. Do we also fail to see God’s Presence in our daily living and especially in our trials and pain? If so,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Presentation of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Mary and Joseph presented the Child Jesus in the Temple, to “claim and consecrate” the child who belongs to God. Every Baptised person is consecrated to God. We are each precious to God. We are called to treat every person…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Demons – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the legion of demons that possessed the man were terrified of Jesus, and begged to be expelled into a heard of pigs. In spite of the miracle, the villagers continued to turn away from the Truth of the Salvation of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Truth & Power: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the Good News of Salvation, and His Words also have power to expel demons. Ponder on, “When we allow God’s Light, Love and Will take root in our hearts and homes, we will live in His Peace, Joy…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Storms of life and Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ apostles were fearful of being drown by the raging storm; they woke Jesus up to calm the storm; His presence in the boat was not enough. Similarly, “Is our faith in Jesus strong enough to face the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – God Provides: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that faith is a pure gift from God. Insofar as we value and nurture our faith, God will give us the needed strength and wisdom to live the faith with fidelity. The challenges in life are not…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living the Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus used the “Parable of the Lamp” to proclaim our need to witness our faith with courage, integrity and passion. Ponder on, “Are we timid and passive in sharing our faith experiences and speaking about God? Set aside time to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Superficial: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Sower” and highlighted the different situations when we do not respond fully to the Gospel of Salvation because of the lack of depth of our faith. Ponder on, “How is Jesus inviting us to…