First Reading: Nm 21:4b-9; Psalm: 78. R. v. 7b; Second Reading: Phil 2:6-11; Gospel: Jn 3:13-17 THE GLORY OF THE CROSS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The story of Jesus culminated in his death on the cross. From the secular analysis, that was the end of him, his gospel story, and his popularity. In … [Read more…]
ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, B.D. (Memorial) White He is one of the most famous orators of his day. Because of his eloquent sermons, John earned the title “Chrysostom” (golden mouthed). John explained the scripture with clarity and they were always on point and sometimes went on for hours. He was made bishop of Constantinople in 398. … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 2:6-15; Psalm: 145. R. v. 9a; Gospel: Lk 6:12-19 CALLED AND CHOSEN BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus wrote no book on his teachings. He knew his time on earth was limited and needed some men that he might write his message upon them. Jesus already had many followers (disciples); but … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 1:24-2:3; Psalm: 62. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Lk 6:6-11 LOVE DON’T DELAY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus knew that the scribes and Pharisees would pick offence at him should he heal the man with a withered hand for they watched him closely. But this did not hinder Jesus from doing … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ezk 33:7-9; Psalm: 95. R. v. 7d, 8a; Second Reading: Rm 13:8-10; Gospel: Mt 18:15-20 CALLED TO BE SENTINELS OF LOVE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP ‘Thus says the Lord: “You, son of man, I have made a watchman for the house of Israel.’” (Ezk 33:7). The city of ancient Israel was … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 1:21-23; Psalm: 54. R. v. 6a; Gospel: Lk 6:1-5 LOVE IS ABOVE THE LAW BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Every Jew regarded the Sabbath law as sacred. To break the Sabbath law was a very grave sin. It was a very serious issue and an insult against Yahweh the Almighty God. … [Read more…]
First Reading: Mic 5:2-5a; Psalm: 13. R. v. Is 61:10a; Gospel: Mt 1:1-16. 18-23 MARY, A BLESSING TO ALL GENERATIONS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP There is no account of Mary’s birth in the Bible. The only account of her birth was recorded in the Protoevangelium of James (an apocryphal gospel written about A.D … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 1:9-14; Psalm: 98. R. v. 2a; Gospel: Lk 5:1-11 IN GOD IS OUR SUCCESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP When Jesus got into the boat of Simon Peter, he surely had a purpose for doing that, for there were two boats by the lake. Peter had toiled all night (the right … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 1:1-8; Psalm: 52. R. v. 10cd; Gospel: Lk 4:38-44 GOD’S GENEROUS LOVE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose.” (Lk 4:43). Jesus continues his ministry in Capernaum due to their … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 5:1-6. 9-11; Psalm: 27. R. v. 13; Gospel: Lk 4:31-37 OPENING OUR HEARTS TO JESUS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP After walking away from the angry crowd who wanted to throw him down the cliff, Jesus left Nazareth his home town and went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. Just … [Read more…]
