DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fear of God’s Truth” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the chief priests, scribes and elders were fearful of the Truth that Jesus was the Messiah. They were afraid of being converted, as they were too attached to their religious power and false worldly glory. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Mary responded instantly to God’s promptings to visit her cousin Elizabeth; who was pregnant in her old age; through God’s Intervention. Ponder on, “Do we “justify” and “delay” or do we act promptly, like Mary, when…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Courageous and Humble Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Bartimeus the blind man teaches us to live our faith with courage, authenticity and humility. Ponder on, “Bartimeus humbly and with deep faith pleaded to be cured; and Jesus healed him. Is our faith in Jesus ‘hidden’ as though…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Service and Sacrifice” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “Anyone, who wants to be great or first among you, must be your servant and slave to all. For the Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and give…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Divine Rewards & Eternal Life” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus assured Peter, “Those who left everything for the sake of the Gospel, will receive a hundred times ‘reward’ and Eternal Life.” Ponder on, “When a person lives his vocation totally in obedience to, and out…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Detachments” in Living the Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was saddened by the rich young man who desired deeper happiness in his life; and the divine Gift of Eternal Life; but, he was “more attached” to his material wealth, than his love for God. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Trinity – God of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus commissioned His apostles to go out and proclaim the Good News to all peoples. And, to Baptise them in the name of God the Father (Creator), the Son (Saviour) and the Holy Spirit (Sanctifier, Guide). Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Children – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims His Compassionate Love and Care for children. They have no Jewish legal rights; and are vulnerable. Yet, they are open to God’s Truth. Ponder on, “Do we have the eyes and heart of Jesus, to relate to children…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Sanctity of Marriage” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims that a marriage, is a sacred and unbreakable bond between the couple and God. Ponder on, “Trials in the relationship are part of the marriage commitment. It is through the Sacrament of Marriage, that the couple…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Value of Faith - Eternal Salvation”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that children are weak and vulnerable; and are precious in God’s eyes. And, if we care for them, we will be greatly rewarded. But, if we mislead them in their faith, this…