DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Kingdom of God” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus said to His disciples, “anyone who infringes, or who keeps and teaches others to do the same, will be the ‘least’ or the ‘greatest’ respectively, in the Kingdom of Heaven. Ponder on, “Do we witness to God’s…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Mercy – Forgiveness” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus said to Peter, “We are to forgive seventy-seven times. He then explained further how “mercy” is essential to “forgiveness”. Ponder on, “When we have genuine mercy, we will forgive willingly. However, without mercy, we will be heartless…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Truth – Hurts: In today’s Gospel, Jesus revealed the painful truth to His townsfolks in Nazara, that God could not work for Israel who continues to reject Him. They were furious and even wanted to kill Him. Ponder on, “When our pride is too deep, it…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Living Water” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus invited the Samaritan woman who had several unlawful husbands to conversion, and receive the “Living Water from Him, that nourishes Eternally. Ponder on, “In our longing for deep fulfilment in life, do we turn to Jesus or secular…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “God’s Merciful Love”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Parable of “The Prodigal Son,” to the tax collectors and sinners; that God’s Merciful Love forgives every person fully. Ponder on, “Do we forgive as wholeheartedly or do we harbour hurts, and revenge? Pray for God’s Healing…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Greed” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Parable of “The Vineyard and Tenants” to challenge the scribes and elders to reflect on their lives of greed for possessions, power and pride. Ponder on, “Are we in some ways ‘guilty’ of such sins? Pray for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Awareness Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus proclaims to the Pharisees, the Parable of The Rich man and Lazarus to challenge them to be more fully aware of their lack of justice and respect for the poor and needy. Ponder on, Are we aware of the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Self-Glory Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus proclaims that, if we wish to be His disciples, then we are to live in humility and not seek the self-glory;” that does not serve with a sincere heart. Ponder on, When we seek self-glory,’ often this is because…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Self-Glory Faith: In todays Gospel, Jesus proclaims that, if we wish to be His disciples, then we are to live in humility and not seek the self-glory;” that does not serve with a sincere heart. Ponder on, When we seek self-glory,’ often this is because…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Transfiguration Faith: In todays Gospel, at Jesus Transfiguration He revealed His divinity and that He is the Son of God. Ponder on, in our experiences of spiritual consolations, God affirms that He is our Lord and Saviour. Is our faith in Jesus maturing daily? What…