DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Divine Power” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus expelled the devil from a possessed man. The crowds were astonished. Ponder on, “Do we have a deep faith in Jesus’ divine power or are we ‘fearful’ of evil spirits? Are we superstitious and look to other spiritual…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus – Saviour: Faith” In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed that Prophet Isaiah’s prophesy is fulfilled in Him. The crowd in Nazara, were filled with awe. Ponder on, “When the Gospel Truth touches our hearts, do we act on the inspirations or do we shy away from…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jewish Rituals – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to the Pharisees, “You observe human traditions, but put aside God’s Commandments. Thus, evil intentions like: fornication, theft, murder, adultery. . . emerge from the heart.” Ponder on, “Do we observe our Church’s rituals, but fail to…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Responsibility – Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples the “Parable of the Talents” to challenge us to live our faith with greater responsibilities. Ponder on, “God Loves and Trusts us. So, He blesses us with graces, talents and good opportunities in order for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Fidelity in Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed to His disciples the “Parable of the Ten Bridesmaid”. Ponder on, “The ‘sensible’ bridesmaids were those who lived their faith with sincerity, focus and wisdom. However, the ‘foolish’ bridesmaids, were superficial in their faith and took God for…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “John the Baptist” – Truth: In today’s Gospel episode, John the Baptist was beheaded for upholding God’s Truth, against adultery. Ponder on, “Do we have the courage to speak the Truth about: the Church’s Teachings on moral living; sanctity of the Sacrament of Marriage, abortion, pre-marital…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus condemned the scribes and Pharisees for their evil deeds. He says, “You look handsome on the outside, but inside, you are full of every kind of corruption.” Ponder on, “Do we trust ‘hypocrites’ in…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy of the Pharisees” – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus condemned the grave hypocrisies of the scribes and Pharisees. They pay taxes for the smallest herbs, but at the same time are full of corruption, extortion, intemperance. And, they neglect the Laws on justice, mercy, and…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Hypocrisy of Faith”: In today’s Gospel, Jesus was furious at the scribes and Pharisees for the great hypocrisies of their faith. Externally they deceive others that they are “religious”; praying long prayers’. Ponder on, “True and deep faith, does not mean we have no sins. However,…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Peter’s Deep Faith”: In today’s Gospel, many disciples left Jesus. So, Jesus asked the apostles, “Do you want to go away too?” Peter proclaimed with great commitment and courage, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the message of Eternal Life.” Ponder on, “What are…