DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Paralytic – Unbelief: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the paralytic to prove to the crowd that He is the Son of God, and has the authority to forgive sins. However, the crowd condemned Jesus for blasphemy. Do we also “condemn” Jesus through our lack of faith…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Miracles – Unbelief: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the violent demons and sent them into a heard of pigs. Yet, the people of the city urged Jesus to leave, instead of embracing the Truth of Salvation He is offering. Do we embrace Jesus fully into our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Storms” of Life and Faith: In today’s Gospel, as the storm rose to threaten the apostles, Jesus was fast asleep. When Jesus woke up and calmed the storm, He remarked, “Why are you so frightened, you men of little faith?” Jesus is always with us in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Leadership – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus appointed Peter as the head of the apostles. He was to be the “rock” foundation of the Church, and vested with the “keys” of the divine authority, power and inspiration of the Truth. Pray for Pope Francis, and the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Commitment – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus instructed His Twelve apostles to be single-minded in their commitment in living the Gospel of Salvation. We are to be detached, hospitable, inclusive and selfless like Him; including the carrying of our crosses in following Him. Are we open…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Deep Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Roman centurion’s deep faith moved Jesus with Compassion, to cure his servant. Ponder on our faith in Jesus. “Is our faith deep and personal? Do we weaken in our trust in Jesus when He does not answer our prayers speedily…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Cure of Leper: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cures the leper, out of His Compassion for the leper’s great suffering. This cure is symbolic of Jesus’ Mission of cleansing the world from the great suffering of our sins, and offering the gift of Eternal Salvation. Pray for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Will: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that believers who simply call God, “Lord, Lord, . . . will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” Ponder on the quality of our faith in Jesus. “Do we live and love God’s Will with fidelity,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist: In today’s Gospel, the miraculous birth of John the Baptist, in Elizabeth’s old age, and the return of Zechariah’s speech, foretell the divine mystery that lies ahead. Ponder on, “God also wants each of us to bring others closer to Him. What are…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Challenges of Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus exhorts His disciples that to follow the path of the Gospel that leads to Eternal Life is filled with challenges. Thus, to live our faith with vigilance and fidelity, we need God’s graces and strength. Ponder on, “To live…