DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Gifts – Our Responsibilities: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminded the crowd, “I tell you, to everyone who has (“gifts from God”) he will be given more; but from the man who has not even what he has will be taken away.’ Ponder on, “Have we…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Zacchaeus’ Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus praised Zacchaeus for his zeal and sincerity in welcoming Him into his home and life. Ponder on, “Are we overly caught up and attached to our daily living, so much so that we do not challenge ourselves to ‘see’ the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Courageous Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus cured the blind man who ignored the crowd that tried to prevent him from calling out to Jesus. Ponder on, “Is our faith deep and courageous, like the blind man, that dares to remain firm in his faith in Jesus…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Deception – Fidelity in Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that they will face many challenges of deceptions from the “enemies of God” who will also persecute them for their faith, but they are to remain faithful at all times. Ponder on, “Have you…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Perseverance – Prayer: In today’s Gospel, Jesus explains to His disciples that when we pray to God for our deep and desperate needs, we can be sure that He, like a good parent, will give us what is “best” for our life and salvation. Ponder on,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, God’s Providence – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims to His disciples that the time of the “Second Coming” depends on God’s Providence and Wisdom. Ponder on, “Our lives will be filled with worries, that will develop into fears, superstitions and the loss of our faith,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “End of the World” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus urged His disciples not to live in the “fear” of when the Kingdom of God is to come. Instead, focus on the “here and now” of living their lives according to God’s Will. Ponder on, “Do…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Resurrection” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus with fury drove the money changers out of the Temple and prophesized that when they destroy the (physical) “Temple”; referring to His Body; it will be restored and He will rise again on the third day. Ponder on, “Is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Responsibilities: In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds His disciples that like Him, they are expected to fulfil their responsibilities of His Father’s Will fervently and faithfully. Ponder on, “When we live our faith with fidelity, we will never fail to experience the deep peace, joy…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, Faith – Potential: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples, “Were your faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to the mulberry tree, ‘be uprooted and be planted in the sea;’ it would obey you.’” Ponder on, “The gift of faith in…