ST ANDREW AP. (Feast) Red He was a brother to Peter and a disciple of John the Baptist. He was the first apostle called by Jesus (Jn 1:40). Upon his invitation he left his net and everything and followed Jesus. His immediate response and commitment to Christ’s invitation leaves us an example. He preached the … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 11:1-10; Psalm: 72. R. v. 7; Gospel: Lk 10:21-24 OPEN-MINDEDNESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to infants; yes Father, for such was your gracious will.” (Lk 10:21). One … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 4:2-6; Psalm: 122. R. v. 1; Gospel: Mt 8:5-11 THE FAITH TO BEGIN THE YEAR BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such a faith.” (Mt 8:10) As we begin the first week of the Church’s new liturgical year, … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 2:1-5; Psalm: 122. R. v. 1; Second Reading: Rom 13:11-14; Gospel: Mt 24:37-44 NOAH’S DAYS AND THE ADVENT SEASON BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus began the gospel of today in a comparative style. He referenced the days of Noah as a relative example to his own approaching day. This gives … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rev 22:1-7; Psalm: 95. R. v. 1Cor 16:22b; Rev 22:20c; Gospel: Lk 21:34-36 WATCH AND PRAY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP As Jesus concludes the eschatological speech in the gospel of today, he calls us to be continuously vigilant. “Take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rev 20:1-4. 11-21:2; Psalm: 84. R. v. 21:3b; Gospel: Lk 21:29-33 GOD’S WORD NEVER FAILS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” (Lk 21:33). For every prayer request, God has a day and time to grant such request if he wishes … [Read more…]
ST ANDREW DUNG LAC, P. & COMPANIONS, M. (MEMORIAL) Red He was a Vietnam diocesan priest who suffered martyrdom together with the Vietnamese Christians during the 17th through 19th centuries. They were 117 martyrs. 96 Vietnamese; 11 Spanish and 10 French missionaries. They were canonised along with 8 bishops; 50 priests and 59 lay people … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rev 15:1-4; Psalm: 98. R. v. Rev 15:3b; Gospel: Lk 21:12-19 DYING FOR CHRIST BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP In the gospel of today, Jesus pointed out the eschatological signs that would precede his final coming. He reminded his disciples that the sign that will mark their daily lives was the ‘sign … [Read more…]
ST CECILIA, V.M. (MEMORIAL) Red Cecilia was a young patrician woman who vowed her virginity to God. However, her parents married her to Valerian of Trastevere. Through her prayers and persuasion, her husband was baptized. Valerian also wished that his own brother be baptised and asked this favour from an angel. The two brothers developed … [Read more…]
THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (MEMORIAL) White The scripture tells us nothing about the hidden life of Mary or her presentation in the temple. But the seventh chapter of the Apocryphal gospel of James gives a detailed account of how Joachim and Ann, the parents of Mary brought her to the temple at … [Read more…]
