# DGems:Daily Gospel Reflections

> Daily Catholic gospel reflections and passages for spiritual guidance. (iPhone/iPad app by Philip Heng.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dgemsdaily-gospel-reflections/id634230745 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Philip Heng](https://appshunter.io/developer/634230748)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 191 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 68 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dgemsdaily-gospel-reflections/id634230745/reviews.md

## What is DGems?

DGEMS (Daily Gospel eMessages) are Daily Gospel Reflections since April 2001 which helps us to find God in our daily living. We all need God to heal, reaffirm, inspire, empower, guide and give us renewed hope in our pains and joys of life.

The app contains the Gospel passage for the day, following the Catholic liturgical calendar, and also a short reflection written by Msgr Philip Heng, S.J. This app is an initiative of the Jesuit Prayer Ministry.

The short reflections are only 4-5 sentences long, making them suitable for busy people nowadays in a fast-paced environment. 

If you wish, we can daily remind you to reflect on the Gospel through our app.

You can also adjust the font size according to your preference, by changing it in the settings screen or pinching the screen.

About Msgr Philip Heng, S.J.

Msgr Philip Heng, SJ is the present Parish Priest of the Jesuit run St Ignatius Church in Singapore. He is also the Vicar General of Archbishop William Goh in Administration, Finance, Religious, Ecumenism and Interreligious relations.

## Key features

- Daily gospel passages
- Short spiritual reflections
- Catholic liturgical calendar
- Daily reminder notifications
- Adjustable font size

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dgemsdaily-gospel-reflections/id634230745/reviews.md

### 2/5 — App that only opens occasionally

*2021-02-15, version 3.0*

I LOVE THIS APP, but it doesn’t open all the time, I HAVE TRIED ALL POSSIBLE THINGS, to NO AVAIL. IM FRUSTRATE , I HAVE WRITTEN TO THE DEVELOPER, & still awaiting ANSWERS, IM SAD I WILL HAVE TO DELETE. GOOD LUCK.
NEW YORK SRNDS YOU BLESSINGS 
THANK YOU

### 3/5 — Not efficient

*2020-06-04, version 2.0*

Most of the time, the apps shows”oops!”. This is disappointing. Please do something about it.

### 5/5 — Review

*2020-05-20, version 2.0*

Very helpful, although it has been showing nothing in the past weeks

### 1/5 — Failure

*2020-04-28, version 2.0*

The app fails to provide the required and desired information on a daily basis. I have to continually delete the app and then download it again in order to get the desired information on the daily gospel

### 3/5 — Inconsistent

*2020-04-18, version 2.0*

This is a great app but very inconsistent, therefore frustrating.

### 1/5 — App always down

*2020-03-13, version 2.0*

Please keep this great app active 
It’s down mist of the times
Thanks

### 4/5 — Great- when it works

*2020-03-01, version 2.0*

I love this app when it works. The homily & interpretation of Gospel help me start my day with God- awesome! But periodically the app fails & needs to be uninstalled & reinstalled to work- frequently ! I have emailed about this multiple times & have not been responded to. This makes me less fond of the app but I do what I must for your message. Thank you.

### 5/5 — The best

*2019-07-03, version 2.0*

It is the best app ever. Cant start my day without it. This is using technology to good use.  Thank you so much for creating it.

### 5/5 — What a gift! Community?

*2019-06-19, version 2.0*

I hope they add community engagement ! This is a sacred corner of the web :)

### 2/5 — Great when io is working.

*2019-05-22, version 2.0*

I just wish someone would repair its instability so the site would be up more than being down.

## Frequently asked questions about DGems

### What is DGems: Daily Gospel Reflections?

DGems provides daily gospel reflections, including the day's gospel passage according to the Catholic liturgical calendar and a short reflection written by Msgr Philip Heng, S.J. It aims to help users find God in their daily lives and offers renewed hope.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include daily gospel passages, concise 4-5 sentence reflections ideal for busy people, daily reminder notifications to encourage reflection, and the ability to adjust font size for a personalized reading experience.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### Who is Msgr Philip Heng, S.J. and why is he featured?

Msgr Philip Heng, S.J. is the present Parish Priest of St Ignatius Church in Singapore and holds significant administrative roles within the Catholic Church. His reflections are featured in the app, offering spiritual guidance based on his expertise.

### How can this app help me in my daily life?

The app helps you find God in your daily living by providing daily gospel passages and reflections that can heal, reaffirm, inspire, empower, and guide you. The short format makes it easy to incorporate spiritual reflection into a busy schedule.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.3 — 2021-10-04

Friendly message / about us text changes

### 7.2 — 2021-09-14

Application date list changes.

### 7.1 — 2021-09-10

design bug fixed

### 7.0 — 2021-09-09

Small bug fixes.

### 6.0 — 2021-07-28

Small text change.

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