DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Greatest Commandment” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the “greatest Commandment” is to “love God with our whole heart, soul, mind and strength. And, to live such a love, by loving our neighbour.” Ponder on, “To love God authentically, we have also to love…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Division in Living the Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the crowd that all forms of divisions, whether of the Good Spirits or Bad Spirits; weaken their power to achieve their purpose. Ponder on, “When our hearts are divided in our desires to love and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Obeying Jesus’ Good News” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples, that those who “keeps and teaches His Word” to others, would be great in the Kingdom of Heaven.” Ponder on, “Do we wish to be the ‘least’ or the ‘greatest’ in God’s…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Mercy – Our Response”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Merciful King” to Peter, to reveal that God’s Forgiving Mercy is infinitely greater than the human willingness to forgive ‘seven times.” Ponder on, “Do we take for granted, God’s Mercy that always…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Spiritual Blindness” - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Truth about the “spiritual blindness” of His townspeople of Nazara. As such, He will not perform the expected miracles. The crowds were so furious at Jesus’ Truth, that they tried to kill Him. Ponder on, “Our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Temple” - Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was furious at those who were desecrating the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, through their trading and cheating. Ponder on, “We dishonour God who is physically Present to us, in the sacredness of the Holy Eucharist; in our churches. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Sadness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Prodigal Son” to the tax collectors and sinners. He explained that God our Father, is deeply saddened by their irresponsible and sinful living. And, God continues to hope for their conversion and acceptance…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Avarice” – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cautioned the elders about the dangers of avarice. This is a form of “self-centredness and greed” to amass material wealth, especially when we have “excess” of them. Ponder on, “Our greed comes from our insecurities and emptiness within us. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Blessings – our Responsibilities”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of Lazarus and the Rich man” to the Pharisees. They are to share their abundant blessings from God with the poor and needy; and never to use them solely for their own comfort and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humble Service – Jesus’ Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prophesized that in Jerusalem, He will Suffer and Die by Crucifixion, but will Rise again three days later. To be His worthy disciples, they are to “serve humbly” like Him. Ponder on, “Do we look for attention,…