DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Compassion – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath. However, the scribes and Pharisees were furious at Jesus breaking the Sabbath Laws. Ponder on, “Many people would oppose the Holy Spirit’s inspiration for us to be more compassionate…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Holy Spirit – Others: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that to win back someone from the community who has gone astray, seek the help of good persons. The Holy Spirit can use others as His instrument of peace and unity. Ponder on, “How have…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Superficial Faith”: In today’s Gospel episode, the Pharisees’ observance of the Sabbath Laws were rigidly superficial. As such, they were not able to recognise Jesus as the Messiah. Ponder on, “Do we fret about the minor details of our faith, and fail to live the true…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Birthday of Mary” – Faith: Today’s Gospel event reveals how Mary is specially chosen by God, to be the Mother of the Messiah. In today’s liturgical celebration, we rejoice and renew our honour to Mary, who said “Yes” to God’s Will. Ponder on, “Do we try…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Obeying God’s Will” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Simon Peter obeyed Jesus regardless of his great experiences in fishing, and had also not caught any fish the whole night. Ponder on, “Do we obey God only when what He asks of us, is what we like…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Jesus’ Compassionate Love: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured Simon’s mother-in-law and many people who were sick and possessed by devils. In Jesus’ Compassionate Love, He feels our sufferings and is always moved to reach out to us. Ponder on, “Do we turn to Jesus and speak…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus’ Divine Power”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the devil from a man who was possessed; and the people were astonished at His Divine Power. Ponder on, “God has the Divine Power to create the universe and all that exists. He has performed many miracles in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Faith in Jesus”: In today’s Gospel event, the people of Nazara rejected Jesus and could not believe that He was the awaited Messiah. Ponder on, “Do we live our faith routinely and superficially, not open to God’s Will and Truths that He wants us to accept? …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Cross – Discipleship”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself; take up his cross and follow Me.” Ponder on, “Do we love Jesus deeply enough to follow His Ways; including the path…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gratitude-Responsibility Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Talents” to remind us that we must value all of God’s gifts and blessings with gratitude, and care for them responsibly. Ponder on, “Do we value the gift of our vocation in marriage, religious life…