First Reading: 1Tim 6:2c-12; Psalm: 49. R. v. Mt 5:3; Gospel: Lk 8:1-3 GIVING TO THE MISSION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP John wished he was a priest. He had applied severally to the seminary but was not admitted. Age was no longer on his side; so he decided to start the job of … [Read more…]
First Reading: Eph 4:1-7. 11-13; Psalm: 19. R. v. 5a; Gospel: Mt 9:9-13 GOD SEES BEYOND OUR WEAKNESSES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Matthew was a publican because the taxes he collected were public funds. His people hated him not just because he was a tax collector but also because he chose to work … [Read more…]
SS ANDREW KIM TAEGON & COMPANION, M. (Memorial) Red During the 19th century, Andrew Kim Tae-gon was Korea’s first native priest, and the first priest to die for the faith in Korea. As leader of the community, Andrew was tortured and beheaded in 1846 at Seoul, Korea. Also martyred was Paul Chong Hasang, a layman, … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Tim 3:1-13; Psalm: 101. R. v. 2c; Gospel: Lk 7:11-17 DO NOT WEEP BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP God’s compassion is immeasurable. God knows and understands our situations and would not cease to show his compassion and love to us. No one understands our feelings better than God; for God knows the … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Tim 2:1-8; Psalm: 28. R. v. 6; Gospel: Lk 7:1-10 INTERCEDING FOR ONE ANOTHER BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The centurion in the gospel of today was in great need. He wanted his servant to get well and he knew he could get what he wanted from Jesus. But there was a … [Read more…]
First Reading: Sir 27:30-28:7; Psalm: 103. R. v. 8; Second Reading: Rm 14:7-9; Gospel: Mt 18:21-35 ONLY THE CONTRITE FORGIVES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Kindness radiates. It subdues our egoism to see in others our very selves; beneficiaries of undeserved charity now compelled to requite.” (Anonymous). Kindness or generosity has a very powerful … [Read more…]
SS CORNELIUS, PP & CYPRIAN, B.M. (Memorial) Red Cornelius was the 21st Pope elected during the period when persecutions were so bad that papal ascension was often a death sentence. He worked for unity in a time of schism and apostasy. Cornelius fought Novatianism, a heresy that held that the lapsed Christian might not be … [Read more…]
OUR LADY OF SORROWS (Memorial) White First Reading: 1Tim 1:1-2. 12-14; Psalm: 16. R. v. 5a; Gospel: Jn 19:25b-27 THE SEVEN SORROWS OF MARY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP It was at the wedding at Cana that Jesus first addressed his mother with the title ‘woman.’ At the foot of the cross, he addressed … [Read more…]
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…]
