DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gospel of Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “I am the Way, the Truth and Life.” Ponder on, “How am I following Jesus’ Teachings and loving, forgiving and serving the needs of people in my daily living. Is the Holy Spirit urging me to be more like Jesus? Am…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Truth: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist proclaims that God is infinite Truth and those who believe in the Son will have eternal life. We all believe in Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, but are not very zealous in the way we love Jesus and praying daily. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prejudices in Faith: In today’s Gospel, the people of Jesus’ hometown, did not believe in His Gospel, and proclamation that He is the Messiah. The familiarity they had with Jesus became the obstacle and prejudice towards who He truly is. Ponder on, ”Do I have any prejudices about Jesus and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prediction of Death: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to Nicodemus that the “Son of God,” will encounter much suffering. Reflect on, “Which cross that you carried (i.e. for God’s Will) was heaviest? Did you deepen the maturity of your love for Jesus when you were able to be faithful…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Spiritual Birth: In today’s Gospel, Jesus answered Nicodemus, “You must be born from above.” The “birth” that Jesus speaks of is the faith and union with God our Father, the belief in the Gospel Jesus proclaimed, and the enlightenment and empowerment of the Holy Spirit. How true are these in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Sincerity of Faith: In today’s Gospel, Thomas asserted, “Unless I see the holes that the nails made in His hands . . . and His side, I refuse to believe.” This is less a doubt of Thomas, than his sincerity. To deepen our love for Jesus, we need to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Resurrection: In today’s Gospel, Jesus had appeared to different disciples; yet some remained skeptical that He has risen. When we desire to love Jesus more deeply, our prejudices and our pride often get in the way and prevent us from loving Jesus. Ponder on what draws…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Breakfast with Jesus: In today’s Gospel, Jesus the Risen Lord, cooked breakfast for Peter and his apostles at the shore. Everyone was awestruck and filled with deep joy of seeing Jesus alive. Do we also feel blessed to have the gift of the faith in Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Risen Christ: In today’s Gospel, Jesus the Risen Lord appears to His apostles in a spiritual form that is recognizable. Jesus shows them the wounds of His Crucifixion. What “scars and wounds” do we have to show our fidelity and courage of loving Jesus and witnessing…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Road to Emmaus: In today’s Gospel episode the two disciples were downcast at the death of Jesus. They were reawakened and ablazed with God’s Love when they recognised the Risen Lord. Ponder on the reality that the Spirit of the Risen Christ is truly present within…