DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, 30 Years Illness: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the man who was ill for thirty years. When we have illnesses, trials and tribulations, Jesus also understands and “feels” our pain as He is with us in our challenges. Pray for the graces to be “united” to Jesus, and experience His Presence…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus, the Healer: In today’s Gospel, the Galileans received Jesus well as they saw His Compassionate Love through His healing ministry. When we are “healed” by Jesus, are we grateful to Him just because of our self-centered love, or because we love Him personally as our Lord…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Mercy: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ Parable of the “Prodigal Son” captures God’s unconditional Love that is shown in His Mercy. The Prodigal Father’s love for his son focuses on his son’s return home and not on his sins. Let us pray for the wisdom to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Self-Righteousness – Faith: In today’s Gospel, through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus challenges us to be cautious about condemning others for their sinfulness and “praising” ourselves for our “holiness.” These are signs of not living the Gospel. Is this happening to us? Fr Philip Heng,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Love – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the essence of the Gospel of Salvation. He says, “to love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength, and love your neighbour as yourself.” To live this wholeheartedly, we need to deepen our love for prayers, Masses, Confessions, service to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Divided Relationship: In today’s Gospel, Jesus asserts that divisions in relationships with God and one another will easily weaken and even destroy our lives. As such, we are all called to be united with one another through God’s Love. Let us pray for the wisdom to build deeper…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Teachings: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assures His disciples that He has not come to abolish the Laws of Moses, but to fulfil them. Jesus’ Teachings are to be interpreted in the light of His infinite and unconditional Love and Mercy for every sinner, the poor and needy. As His…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Forgiveness: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed through Peter the parable of the Forgiving king and the ungrateful servant. If we want to receive God’s Mercy, we too must be merciful and forgiving to others. Our love of God is inseparable from our love for others. Let us pray for wisdom…
Reflection on the WORD Dear friend in the Lord, Signs of Strong Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His disciples to proclaim the Good News of Salvation to all peoples. Those of us who embrace the Gospel of Jesus will have hearts that are free from fears, insecurities and envy. Jesus will fill our hearts with His Presence and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, John the Baptist: In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist the great prophet, proclaims with passion, “I am not the Christ.” We are each called to witness to the faith and Gospel of Christ with credibility and humility like John the Baptist. This is to proclaim Jesus,…