DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Openness to God: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ Parable of the “Two Sons” proclaims the importance of having a sincere openness to God. Our negative emotions of anger, envy, insecurity, greed can influence us to make wrong decisions. However, if we love God sincerely, pray for the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Suffering – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His apostles that He is going to suffer and die in the hands of the enemies of the Gospel of Salvation. Ponder on, “Are we over protective of our own safety and comfort”? “Do we conform and compromise…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Who is Jesus?”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Peter responded, “The Christ of God.” Are we able to respond clearly and with deep commitment who Jesus is to us? If so, does Jesus influence and affect our lives…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Insecurity – Faith: In today’s Gospel, King Herod, was puzzled, perturbed and petrified at hearing that John the Baptist whom he beheaded has risen from the dead. Ponder on, “When our faith in God is weak and superficial, we will always live in the insecurity and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Discipleship: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissions His apostles to proclaim the Good News of Salvation. They are to proclaim and witness the Gospel Truth by their life of simplicity humility and single-minded commitment. They are also to use their God-given power to heal others. Do our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Mother: In today’s Gospel, Jesus affirmed that fidelity to His Father’s Word and Will is of utmost importance in the living our faith. This is how we develop and deepen our personal relationship with God our Father. Mary is the perfect model of all disciples…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Judgmental – Faith: In today’s Gospel Jesus called Matthew the public tax collector-sinner to be one of His apostles. He also dined with the other sinners. Jesus is reminding us not to be judgmental of sinners. Instead, reach out to them with Christ-like compassion. “Do we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Generous Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Landowner” who practiced Justice, and was deeply compassionate and generous towards those workers who were poor and needy. Ponder on, “God is inviting us to tamper our strict justice with mercy, compassion and generosity.”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Daily Living: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the “Parable of the Sower.” We know that the Word of God offers us divine Light, Love and Eternal Life. Yet, do we open our minds and hearts to ponder, pray and allow its Truth to permeate…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Evangelisation: Today’s Gospel episode captures a typical scene of Jesus, His apostles and disciples, including women evangelising the Gospel of Salvation as a community. As Jesus proclaims the Gospel, He also cures illnesses and expels demons. Do we witness and evangelise as a community effectively? Fr…