ST CHARLES BORROMEO (Memorial) White He was born to a wealthy and noble family. He was an archbishop and suffered a speech impediment. He fought tirelessly for peace during the storm of Martin Luther’s reformation. He founded schools for the poor, built hospitals, and established seminaries. He worked tirelessly for the sick. He was canonised … [Read more…]
First Reading: Phil 3:3-8a; Psalm: 105 R. v. 3b; Gospel: Lk 15:1-10 GOD’S LOVE AND MERCY COMPELS US BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP In life, it hurts so much when we lose someone or something of great value. It hurts God so deeply when we stray from him and go our own way. But … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ws 3:1-9 ; Psalm: 23:1-6 R. 1 or 4; Second Reading: Rom 5:5-11; Gospel: Mt 5: 1-12a WHY WE PRAY FOR THE DEAD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Before we enter into God’s kingdom, every trace of sin within us must be eliminated, every imperfection in our souls must be corrected.” Pope … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rev 7:2-4. 9-14; Psalm: 24. R. v. 6a; Second Reading: 1Jn 3:1-3; Gospel: Mt 5:1-12a THE BEATITUDES: THE ATTITUDES OF THE SAINTS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Today, the Church celebrates the solemnity of all saints. But why is today called all saints day? It is simply because the church sets aside … [Read more…]
First Reading: Phil 2:1-4; Psalm: 131 R. v. 1; Gospel: Lk 14:12-14 THE BLESSINGS OF THE POOR BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The appeal of Jesus to the Pharisees on the need to invite the poor when they call a banquet reveals the concern of God for the poor who solely rely on him. … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ws 11:22-12:2; Psalm: 145. R. v. 1; Second Reading: 2Thes 1:11-2:2; Gospel: Lk 19:1-10 THE SYCAMORE TREE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP On Saturday, the 1st of October 2022, during the Independence Day mega rally in Nigeria for the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party Mr. Peter Obi, a toddler Chioma … [Read more…]
First Reading: Phil 1:18b-26; Psalm: 42. R. v. 3ab; Gospel: Lk 14:1. 7-11 HUMILITY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” (Lk 14:11) Adaora was a very good dancer. She was the leader of her dancing troupe who would not … [Read more…]
SS SIMON AND JUDE, APP. (Feast) Red Simon is named in the lists of the apostles. He is called the Zealot; a fanatical nationalist. Jude (not to be confused with Judas Iscariot), also called Thaddeus meaning “Courageous”, was the brother of James the Lesser. Saint Jude is often depicted carrying a circular image of Christ, … [Read more…]
First Reading: Eph 6:10-20; Psalm: 144. R. v. 1b; Gospel: Lk 13:31-35 REJECTION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Some Pharisees came, and said to Jesus, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” Does this sound like they cared? We may easily think so. But in truth, these men really do not … [Read more…]
First Reading: Eph 6:1-9; Psalm: 145. R. v. 13c; Gospel: Lk 13:22-30 THE SIN OF PRESUMPTION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus warns us today that God will shock some of us who presume they have a place in God’s kingdom on the last day. This warning was originally directed to the Jews of … [Read more…]
