DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Do Good: In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenged the authenticity of the legalistic and rigid observances of the Sabbath Laws, by curing the man with the withered hand. He proclaimed that it is essential to “do good and save life”; evil and destruction cannot be…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Reconciliation - Community: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships. He also stresses the importance of living in unity and harmony within the believing community. We cannot love God exclusively and selfishly without a community. Fr Philip Heng, S.J. Matthew…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Saviour: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “The Son of Man is master of the Sabbath.” The Pharisees were obeying the liturgical rituals of the Sabbath, too rigidly until they were blind to the Saviour, who is in their midst. Are we also caught up…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “New Wine – Fresh Skins”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the Pharisees and scribes that they are to obey the Gospel of Eternal Salvation that He offers. We are not to turn to false gods, evil temptations and spirits that contradict God’s Will. Do we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Will – Obedience: In today’s Gospel, Peter being a professional fisherman, had good reasons not to obey Jesus. However, when he obeyed with humility, Jesus was able to work the miracle of the great catch of fish. Are we as humble as Peter, or are…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – The Healer: In today’s Gospel, Jesus healed Peter’s mother in law, expelled devils and cured all kinds of diseases and illnesses. When we are ill or facing trials and challenges that are beyond us, do we seek Jesus’ divine power and compassionate Love? Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus – Devil: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expels the devil from the possessed man. Are we fearful of the devils who exist and can be powerful and destructive? If we have Jesus in our hearts, and love Him through living our faith and receiving the Sacraments…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Divine Truth: In today’s Gospel, when Jesus spoke with divine Wisdom in His home village in Nazara, everyone was astonished. There is much wisdom and divine Truth within our hearts. Do we put God at the centre of our lives, and love Him wholeheartedly, sincerely and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Love – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Peter tried to persuade Jesus not to embrace the Cross and Death. Jesus responds, “Unless you renounce yourself and take up your cross,” you will not gain Eternal Salvation. In times of trials, is our “self-love” for comfort and glory,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Martyrdom – John the Baptist: Today’s account of the beheading of John the Baptist reminds us to live our faith with fidelity, and our love and hope in God single-mindedly. Then like John the Baptist, we will be fearless in times of threats, joyous when God’s…