DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Transfiguration: In today’s Gospel, when Jesus was transfigured. He was in dazzling brightness. His divine Glory brought Peter great spiritual consolation. It is natural for us to desire to remain in spiritual consolation. But, this is up to God’s Will; not ours. Pray to remain strong in our faith, in times…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Gospel of Salvation: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims a radical Gospel that only with power of the Holy Spirit can we witness such a faith. Let God be our strength; let our trust in Him be our courage, and let our hope in Him be our peace. Let the season of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Worship and Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples that when we bring our offering to the altar, but have not reconciled with our brother, then our offering is unworthily. Let us then purify our hearts of our sins, especially grievous ones before participating in the sacred celebration of the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage God’s Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that His Father’s Love for every person is total and unconditional. Human love, regardless of how deep, selfless and sacrificial, is infinitely less committed. Let us pray that we have the wisdom to deepen our love for God each day, regardless of the challenges…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Faith – Depth: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was not impressed by the great crowds who were clamouring after Him because they were filled with curiosity about who Jesus is. Their faith was superficial and superstitious. Let us pray to deepen our faith in Jesus with greater sincerity, openness and trust. Fr…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Prayer – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded His disciples not to “babble in their prayers like the Gentiles.” Instead, pray to glorify God our Father, beg for His Light, Mercy and graces to live according to His Will and for Greater Glory. Let us live a more discerning life with…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Christ’s Presence: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples that when they reach out with compassion to those who are: hungry, thirsty, stranger, poor, prisoners and marginalised, they were also loving Him. Let us love everyone with Christ-like compassion, care and respect. Fr Philip Heng, S.J. Matthew 25:31,32b,34-40 Jesus said…
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…