First Reading: Rm 5:12. 15b. 17-19. 20b-21; Psalm: 40. R.v. 8a. 9b; Gospel: Lk 12: 35-38 READY AND WATCHFUL BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus exhorted his disciples in the gospel of today to gird their loins. The Jews are traditionally known for their flowing garments. To enable them move freely or do any … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 4:20-25; Psalm: Lk 1. R. v. 68; Gospel: Lk 12:13-21 BEWARE OF SELFISHNESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Death has a way of reminding us of how frightened and feeble we can be. It has a way of making us realise the worthlessness of earthly possessions. We may not be conscious … [Read more…]
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY First Reading: Is 45:1. 4-6; Psalm: 96. R. v. 7b; Second Reading: 1Thes 1:1-5b; Gospel: Mt 22:15-21. THE COIN OF CAESAR AND OUR TRIBUTE TO GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Every country has a legal tender largely featuring the portraits of selected historic individuals of the country; and in rare … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 4:13. 16-18; Psalm: 105. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Lk 12 8-12 THE SIN AGAINST THE HOLY SPIRIT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.” (Lk 12:10) Jesus warns … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 4:1-8; Psalm: 32. R. v. 7; Gospel: Lk 12 1-7 HYPOCRISY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Pharisees’ opposition to Jesus did not prevent the increasing crowd that they grew exponentially in thousands as they trod upon one another eager to hear from Jesus. Lately, the tirade of Jesus on the … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 3:21-30; Psalm: 130. R. v. 7bc; Gospel: Lk 11 47-54 THE KEY OF KNOWLEDGE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Woe to you lawyers! For you have taken the key of knowledge; you did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering.” (Lk 11:52). Jesus continues his tirade against the … [Read more…]
ST LUKE, EVANGELIST B.M. (Feast) Red First Reading: 2Tim 4:10-17ab; Psalm: 145. R. v. 12a; Gospel: Lk 10 1-9 CHRIST ABOVE ALL THINGS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP St Luke hails from Antioch; a city known for its high learning. He was a physician and a learned man. Little wonder he wrote the gospel … [Read more…]
ST IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH, B.M. (Memorial) Red Ignatius was a convert from paganism to Christianity. He succeeded Peter as bishop of Antioch, Syria. During persecution, the Emperor Trajan ordered him to be taken to Rome. On the way, a journey which took months, he wrote a series of encouraging letters to the churches under his … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 1:1-7; Psalm: 98. R. v. 2a; Gospel: Lk 11: 29-32 FAITH OVER SIGNS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP In today’s gospel, Jesus called the increasing crowd a wicked generation because they asked for signs. They clearly were not ready to listen to Jesus or to believe in him unless he performed … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 25:6-10a; Psalm: 23. R. v. 6cd; Second Reading: Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Gospel: Mt 22:1-14 THE CHURCH PREPARES US FOR THE HEAVENLY BANQUET BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The past three successive Sundays have been Sundays of parables; parables about the kingdom of God. Today’s parable of the Wedding Banquet makes it … [Read more…]
