DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Messiah: In today’s Gospel, Jesus affirms firmly and clearly, that He has come not to abolish the Laws of the Prophets, but to fufil them. We are to read, study, ponder on and pray with the whole Bible, with the clear view and firm…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Forgiveness: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that we are to forgive “seventy-seven times.” This is God’s unconditional Mercy for us. Ponder on, “Is God urging you to forgive and not bear grudges? Grudges can lead to gossips, anger and pride which can destroy the peace that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Good News - Rejection: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that there will be no miraculous cures for those who obstinately reject the Good News. Hearing this truth, the crowd tried to kill Jesus. This episode is symbolic of today’s secular world of atheism and materialism that…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sacred Temple”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the money changers in the Temple; as they were desecrating the sacred place of worship through cheating of the poor. The places of worship and our hearts, which are “Temples of the Holy Spirit”. They are both inseparably “sacred”. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Wisdom – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Prodigal Son” to remind us of God’s unconditional Love and Mercy for all sinners who are repentant. With God’s grace, “wisdom” is overcoming our pride with the humility of accepting our sinful tendencies and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Greed – Riches: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the parable of the “Tenants” to the chief priests and elders, to challenge their greed for riches, power, glory; which will lead them to condemn the Messiah. Ponder on, “Are we also guilty of such sins? Such “greed”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Empathy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reprimanded the Pharisees with the parable of the “Rich man and Lazarus”. If they do not empathise with the poor and marginalized, they will suffer the eternal consequences after they die. Is God challenging you to be more empathetic…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Authority - Service: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that He, as the Messiah is going to be condemned and put to death. Whatever “authority” we have is meant to be fulfilled with a responsible service that is selfless, sacrificial and humble. Are we caught up by…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Humility – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed, “the greatest among you must be your servant.” By this, Jesus is presenting us with the Truth of God’s unconditional Love to save all mankind; to the point of dying for us. Ponder on, “How willing and unconditional…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Be Christ-like: In today’s Gospel, Jesus urges His disciples to be “compassionate and forgiving; and not judge and condemn.” By this, Jesus is reminding us to become more like Him in the way we live and evangelise the faith. If we love Jesus deeply, we too…