First Reading: Jon 4:1-11; Psalm: 86. R. v. 15; Gospel: Lk 11:1-4 A PRAYER OF COMMUNION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Lord’s Prayer is a prayer of communion. This prayer reminds us that God is our Father and we are his children. Ordinarily, a father-child relationship requires the child to respect and honour … [Read more…]
First Reading: Jon 3:1-10; Psalm: 130. R. v. 3; Gospel: Lk 10:38-42 WHY ANXIOUS AND TROUBLED ABOUT MANY THINGS? BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP ‘But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things . . .”’ (Lk 10:41). When Jesus visited the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, … [Read more…]
First Reading: Jon 1:1-2:1-2. 11; Psalm: Jon 2. R. v. 7; Gospel: Lk 10:25-37 “GO AND DO LIKEWISE” BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Love is not a sentiment of pity for one’s unfortunate condition or predicament. Love is actually offering a helping hand to anyone truly in need of help. In the parable of … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 5:1-7; Psalm: 80. R. v. Is 5:7a; Second Reading: Phil 4:6-9; Gospel: Mt 21:33-43 GOD DESIRES GOOD GRAPES, GOOD TENANTS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Vine is a deciduous plant. It is delicate and seasonal too. By spring, the nodes begin to swell and bud. Soon afterwards, it produces new leaves … [Read more…]
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY (Memorial) White “The Rosary takes its inspiration from the Gospel to suggest the attitude with which the faithful should recite it. In the harmonious succession of Hail Mary’s, the Rosary puts before us once more a fundamental mystery of the Gospel – the incarnation of the Word, contemplated at the … [Read more…]
First Reading: Bar 1:15-22; Psalm: 79. R. v. 9; Gospel: Lk 10:13-16 SEIZING OUR OPPORTUNITIES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus expressed his frustration, disappointment and pain by pronouncing ‘woe’ upon the towns of Chorazin and Bethsaida. Obviously, Jesus expended his time and energy preaching the gospel to this people but all his efforts … [Read more…]
First Reading: Neh 8:1-4a. 5-6. 7b-12; Psalm: 19. R. v. 9ab; Gospel: Lk 10:1-12 MESSENGERS OF PEACE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Shalom” is the Hebrew word for “Peace” which means “to be safe in mind or body.” It speaks of an inward sense of “completeness” and “wholeness”. It is in this sense that … [Read more…]
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI, REL. (Memorial) White Francis was the son of a rich cloth merchant who led a misspent youth. When he served as a soldier, he was imprisoned and got converted. Upon release from prison, he dressed in rough clothes and begged for his sustenance. He visited hospitals, served the sick, preached purity … [Read more…]
First Reading: Zec 8:20-23; Psalm: 87. R. v. Zec 8:23; Gospel: Lk 9:51-56 PATIENT TOLERANCE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Lord, do you want us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?” (Lk9:54). The personality of James and John was somewhat revealed by their reaction in today’s gospel. They exhibited an … [Read more…]
THE HOLY GUARDIAN ANGELS (Memorial) White First Reading: Ex 23:20-23; Psalm: 91. R. v. 11; Gospel: Mt 18:1-5. 10 COMMUNICATORS OF GOD’S BLESSINGS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Few days ago, we celebrated the feast of the three Archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel. Today, we are celebrating the feast of the Guardian angels. Although … [Read more…]
