First Reading: 1Thes 4:13-18; Psalm: 96. R. v. 13b; Gospel: Lk 4:16-30 THE AWESOME ESCAPE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong. But … [Read more…]
First Reading: Jer 20:7-9; Psalm: 63. R. v. 2ab; Second Reading: Rm 12:1-2; Gospel: Mt 16:21-27 WHEN GOD CHOSE TO BE VULNERABLE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “At that time: Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 4:9-11; Psalm: 98. R. v. 9; Gospel: Mt 25:14-30 INVESTING ON OUR TALENTS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP One truth about life is that there may be some hidden talents in us we may not know until we try out something new. There is often that drive in us to learn … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 4:1-8; Psalm: 97. R. v. 12a; Gospel: Mt 25:1-13 THE OIL OF SANCTITY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus continues his warning of his second coming in the gospel of today. In life, there are certain things which cannot be obtained at the last minute. It is too late for a … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 3:7-13; Psalm: 90. R. v. 14; Gospel: Mt 24:42-51 STAYING VIGILANT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Life can be so demanding and this is why our world is so busy. Everyone is working so hard to have enough to take care of their needs. At each point in life, there are … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 2:9-13; Psalm: 139. R. v. 1; Gospel: Mt 23:27-32 A STRONG WORDED REBUKE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like white washed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.” (Mt 23:27) These … [Read more…]
THE BEHEADING OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST (Memorial) Red First Reading: 1Thes 2:1-8; Psalm: 139. R. v. 1; Gospel: Mk 6:17-29 THE EVIL WE HAVE TO FACE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP It is very unfortunate that John the Baptist had to die in this unacceptable way. To be beheaded is a very shameful … [Read more…]
ST AUGUSTINE, B.D. (Memorial) White Augustine was trained in the Christian faith by his mother Monica; however, he lost his faith and led a wild life. Between the ages of 15 through 30, he fathered a son whom he named Adeotadus (the gift of God). He became a Manichaean, which taught of a great struggle … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 22:19-23; Psalm: 138. R. v. 8bc; Second Reading: Rm 11:33-36; Gospel: Mt 16:13-20 THE FAITH WE PROFESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Why are you Christian? Why are you Catholic? Why do you believe that there is salvation in Jesus Christ? Are we really convinced of our faith? If we thought … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ru 2:1-3. 8-11; 4:13-17; Psalm: 128. R. v. 4; Gospel: Mt 23:1-12 EMULATING GOOD EXAMPLES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus respected and upheld the good tradition of his people. Although he condemned the life style of the Scribes and Pharisees, he however approved of their teachings that were in accordance to … [Read more…]
