DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Final Judgment: In today’s Gospel of the “Parable of the darnel in the field,” Jesus proclaims that at the “Final Judgment”, those who lived the Father’s Will, will gain Eternal Happiness. However, the “evil ones” who rebel “against God”, will suffer His Justice of eternal damnation. …
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Discerning Life: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims the “Parable of the Mustard seed” to emphasize that the Kingdom of heaven, grows gradually within us; and can attain great heights and depths of love for God; beyond any human capacities. Ponder on, “St Ignatius of Loyola, urges…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Greatest Treasure”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus describes the “Kingdom of heaven” as a “hidden treasure”. This is the most precious treasure we can ever possess. Ponder on, “To have or to receive the divine gift of faith that offers Eternal Life is the most precious treasure;…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Prayer or Action: In today’s Gospel, when Jesus visited Mary and Martha; Mary sat to listen to Jesus, while Martha fretted about providing the hospitality to Him. Jesus, praised Mary for her choice. Ponder on, “Do we live our faith daily, with a discerning heart, like…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Living the Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains to His disciples through the “Parable of the Sower”; that to live the faith with greater fidelity, they must challenge themselves to overcome the many temptations and attachments in their lives with deep commitment. Ponder on, “How do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Gift of Faith – Alive: In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains to His disciples that He uses parables because the crowds listen and see, but do not understand God’s mysteries. Ponder on, “If we desire to know and love God with sincerity, the Holy Spirit will be…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Daily Living: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the “Parable of the Sower” to remind the crowds that each believer has different depths of commitment in God. Ponder on, “Do we obey God’s Voice in our conscience, and produce the ‘rich harvest’ that God expects…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Glory – Faith: In today’s Gospel, the mother of James and John tried to persuade Jesus to place her sons, in the highest places in God’s Kingdom, in heaven. Ponder on, “When we love and serve God, and His people, we are called to become…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Repentance – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the scribes and Pharisees of their need for genuine repentance. The ‘signs’ they ask for are not genuine desires for repentance. Ponder on, “Are we genuinely open to and sincere in our intentions for repentance, to live…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Discernment – Life: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded the crowds to discern God’s Will at all times. Ponder on, “When we have hurts, anger, guilt, fears, shame etc and react emotionally, we are not discerning God’s Will. Jesus is inviting us to reflect on and wait…