DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Ingratitude to God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Banquet” to remind His hearers that those who continue to take God’s Goodness, Mercy, and blessings for granted will truly regret, because God may give their blessings to others who are more…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Reward”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the Pharisees that when they “throw a party, invite those who are not able to repay us, like the poor, crippled, blind . . . This is so that God can see our pure intentions, and “reward us…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Pharisaic Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded the crowds to follow the teachings of the scribes and Pharisees, but not to follow the way they live, because they do not live what they preach. Ponder on, “When we do not live what we preach about God,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Humility” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the Pharisees, who were full of pride and self-glory, that we are all called to be humble, as their: riches, power and glory all come from God. Ponder on, “Are we grateful to God for all our…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Essence of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus challenged the Pharisees to see the truth that in observing the Sabbath Laws our lives must also witness God’s: mercy, compassion, love and service for the good of others; unlike their lives of self-righteousness and injustice. Ponder on, “Does…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “All Souls Day” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus prayed in thanksgiving to His Father for revealing His Truth of Salvation to “little children”; for they are open and humble, unlike the proud. Ponder on, “Today, we pray in faith; especially for those who have died;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Beatitudes”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus taught His disciples how to love God according to God’s Will and Ways, through proclaiming the “Beatitudes”. Ponder on, “When we love God with our whole heart, mind and soul, we will be able to ‘experience’ God’s Love in the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Kingdom of God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that the “Kingdom of God” is like a mustard seed; the smallest of all seeds that grows into a huge tree. Ponder on, “When our hearts sincerely desire to love, serve and live in God’s Ways,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Compassionate Love” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ Compassion went beyond the Sabbath Laws. He cured the woman who was ‘bound’ and crippled by Satan for eighteen years. Ponder on, “When our compassion is genuine, we will not give excuses for not helping a person in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Loving God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus responded to the Pharisees’ question; that the “Greatest Commandment of the Law” is “To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind. And, to love your neighbour as yourself.” Ponder on, “Do we justify…