DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Vigilance: Ponder on your life and ask yourself, “Do I live my faith and build my relationship with Jesus with joy? Do I face the challenges to love Him with greater trust and happiness?” If not, then “What is Jesus saying to me about…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Avarice – Presumption: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned the crowd about the dangers of avarice – the greed and preoccupation with material possessions. Reflect on your life more deeply and ask yourself, “Is material possessions my false security; superficial peace?” “Am I aware that I could…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer - Persistence: Jesus in today’s Gospel reminds us that when we pray with persistence and sincerity, and not to lose heart, we would surely receive a favourable response from God. Ponder on the quality of your prayer life, “Is my personal prayer life routine or…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sin against Holy Spirit: All of us are sinners, and when we are repentant, God’s Mercy will always forgive us. However, in today’s Gospel, Jesus mentions that the sin against the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven. The Holy Spirit is God’s Truth, Life and Love. To…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Disciples of Jesus: In witnessing and serving the Lord’s Gospel of Salvation, Jesus reminds His disciples to be detached from the superficial and materialistic needs of life that may become a hindrance in their mission. Do you have any “attachments” and “hindrances” in your living and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Rejection of Faith: It is not uncommon that the people we know and love have turned away from God. They are “convinced” that God and the Church are irrelevant in their pursuit of the true meaning and happiness of life. Eternal Life and what happens after…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Hypocrisy – Faith: We all know in our hearts of hearts that if we lack integrity or am hypocritical in the way we live our lives, then there will be no peace and joy in our hearts. At best they would be superficial. God sees our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Spirituality-Faith: “Christian Spirituality” is a way of relating to God in our daily living. If our spirituality is wholesome and Christ-like, then whatever happens to us is experienced inseparably and intimately united with Jesus. The secular and materialistic way of living is superficial and unfulfilling. Fr…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Obstinacy – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was exasperated by the obstinacy of the crowds towards the Gospel of Salvation. The cause of those who reject God and have left the Church can often be attributed to: the hurts, confusion and inability to cope with the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gratitude – Faith: If we are unaware of the goodness in people, we will be living superficial relationships or isolating ourselves from the world around us. The most grievous lack of gratitude is towards God, who gives us our life, faith and shows us His Mercy…