DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Come to Me”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus invites all of us, “Come to Me, all you who labour and are overburdened . . .” When we go to Jesus with our needs, we must go with a sincere heart that wants to live and love His…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Love and Mercy: In today’s Gospel the Good Shepherd leaves the ninety-nine sheep to look for one lost sheep. This Truth is about Jesus’ unconditional Love and Mercy for each one who has strayed and sinned. When our hearts are repentant we return “Home” to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Mary’s Fidelity: Mary the Mother of Jesus is God’s most precious and special child who was chosen to play a pivotal role in His Plan of Salvation. In Mary’s humility, she trusted in God’s Providence and surrendered Her whole life in obedience to God’s Will. Are…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Repentance: As we begin our Second Week of Advent, St John the Baptist’s reminder of our need for “repentance” is timely. Without sincere repentance our hearts would not be open to God’s grace of the renewal of our faith, hope and love for Him. Pray for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Immense Needs: If we pay closer attention to the people we know, we will realise that many may be wearing masks to hide their inner turmoil. Every person needs God to give him meaning, purpose and fulfilment in his daily living. Ponder on, “How can I…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Compassion: Wherever Jesus went, He always reached out to those who were suffering – illnesses and crises of all kinds e.g. depressions. So, when the two blind men approached Him, Jesus willingly cured them. Do we have Jesus’ compassionate heart or do we “ignore” people’s…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Word: We all hear the Gospel of Jesus proclaimed during Mass. We also have a Bible in our homes. It is good to ask ourselves, “Do I take God’s Word to heart and try to contemplate on it and pray for the strength to live…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus “Rewards”: When we give ourselves to God e.g. spending time in prayer, serving His people in need, supporting the poor financially, witnessing the Gospel with courage and humility, Jesus will never fail to bless and “reward” us abundantly; infinitely more than what we expect. Have…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Serving God: St Francis Xavier, the patron saint of missions, brought the Catholic faith to India and East Asia. He proclaimed the faith with such great passion, that he eventually died from the exhaustion of his service to God’s people, and the unfulfilled dreams of bringing…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Roman Centurion”: In today’s Gospel, the Roman Centurion’s deep faith in Jesus’ divine power and his great compassion for his servant, moved Jesus to cure his servant. Is our faith in Jesus and our compassion for others deep, sincere and humble like the centurion? If so,…