DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Faith – Tested: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was tempted and tested by the devil to give up His fasting. The devil also deceptively offered Jesus “all the kingdoms of the world” if only Jesus were to pay him homage. Be strong in our faith at all times. God will never fail…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Sinners – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the Pharisees complained that Jesus was mingling with tax collectors and sinners. Jesus replied that the sick needs the doctor; not the ones who are well. Do we reach out to sinners with compassion and humility or do we disassociate ourselves from them, with self-righteousness?…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Fasting – Jesus: In today’s Gospel, using the image of the “bridegroom and his attendants”, Jesus explains that when He, the Messiah is present in our midst, like the bridegroom; we, the attendants, are to rejoice. To live in the presence of Jesus, is always a time of rejoicing; never a…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Suffering – Cross: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself, take up his cross and follow Me.” To be true disciples of Jesus, demands that we be humble, selfless and strong in the witnessing of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Almsgiving, Prayer, Fasting: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples that while almsgiving, prayer and fasting are all good, we are to do them with sincerity, and not for self-glory. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. Let pray for a renewal of our faith, and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Humility – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples, “If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all.” Humility is a virtue, that serves God selflessly, regardless of the pain and persecution we encounter, in living the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the demon from the boy who was possessed. The apostles were helpless in expelling the demon. Jesus asserts, “Everything is possible for one who has faith.” Do you have a strong faith in Jesus? If you do, what…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Christ-like Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that they are: to “offer no resistance to the wicked, love your enemies, pray for those who persecute them.” Jesus expects His disciples to witness to His love and mercy. Pray that we have the wisdom…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Peter – “The Rock”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus appoints Peter as the head of the apostles, preparing him to lead the institutional Church, when He is Dies, Rises and Ascends into Heaven. Peter’s deep faith and love for Jesus and his humility makes him the “perfect”…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Cross: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples and the crowd that those who wish to follow Him as a disciple must “take up his cross”. No person wishes to suffer. However, the depth of our love and commitment is shown more fully…