DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Simon Peter: In today’s Gospel, Simon Peter was sure that he would willingly lay down his life for Jesus. However, Jesus revealed to him that instead he would betray Him. Ponder on, “Are we sometimes like Peter in thinking that we are deeply committed to Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Judas Iscariot: In today’s Gospel, Judas Iscariot’s heart was filled with darkness and deception. He was intent on betraying Jesus. Ponder on, “Do I have areas in my heart that are in ‘darkness and deception? Am I hurting? Do I refuse to forgive others? Do I…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Palm Sunday: Today’s Gospel presents the greatest manifestation of God’s Mercy in theSuffering and Death of Jesus, our Saviour and Lord.Spend some moments of silence and solitude to contemplate this scene, and open your mind and heart to receive the special graces of today and theHoly…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Fears and Insecurities: In today’s Gospel, the scribes and Pharisees have grave fears and insecurities of losing their power and authority because Jesus was attracting large crowds of followers. Ponder on, “Do I live a fearful and insecure life or do I fully trust in God’s…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus Condemned: In today’s Gospel, the Jews fetched stones to stone Jesus for blasphemy, when He proclaimed, “I am the Son of God.” Ponder on, “Is my faith in Jesus and His Good News and the teachings of the Church my deepest Truth? Am I willing…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Annunciation – Incarnation: In today’s Gospel, the Angel Gabriel announced God’s Plan of Salvation through Mary’s consent and fidelity to God’s Will. Ponder on, “Are we discerning God’s Will or are we attached to our own wills and plans? If so, pray to Mary for the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Word – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “If you make My Word your home, you will be my disciples; you will come to know the Truth. The truth will set you free.” Ponder on, “Do I take Jesus’ Words of wisdom to heart seriously…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Identity: In today’s Gospel, Jesus revealed His intimate union with God the Father, and His Mission of fulfilling the Good News of Salvation. Many believed and yet many rejected Him. Ponder on, “Do I doubt Jesus as our Saviour and Lord? If ‘no’, then do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Self-Righteousness: In today’s Gospel, the scribes and Pharisees, brought an adulteress to Jesus to be condemned to death by stoning. Jesus’ Merciful Love forgave the repentant sinner, and exposed the hypocrisy and self-righteousness of the Jews. Do we forgive others like Jesus, without judging and condemning…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Grain of Wheat” – Death: In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains that like the “grain of wheat that must die . . . in order to yield a rich harvest,” we too are called to follow Jesus with a fidelity that is founded on rock; not sand. …