DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA (Feast) White The foundation of the Lateran Basilica goes back to the time of Constantine the Emperor of Rome. The palace of the Laterani belonged then to Constantine’s wife Fausta. After Constantine’s conversion, he gave it to the Pope as his private residence and founded the Church of the Lateran … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ti 2:1-8.11-14; Psalm: 37. R. v. 39a; Gospel: Lk 17:7-10 WE ARE MERE SERVANTS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Listening to Jesus speak in the gospel of today, anyone can easily feel that the manner of treatment which Jesus proposed as a way to treat a servant is harsh and unfair. When … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ti 1:1–9; Psalm: 24. R. v. 6; Gospel: Lk 17:1-6 ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Every one of us has the proclivity to abuse our freedom of choice and action. This is so true because we all have the right to choose how we want to live our lives. … [Read more…]
First Reading: 2Mc 7:1-2.9-:14; Psalm: 17. R. v. 15b; Second Reading: 2Thes 2:16-3:5; Gospel: Lk 20:27-38 THE LIFE OF THE RESURRECTION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP As we gradually draw close to the end of the Church’s liturgical year, we can notice how our readings suddenly take the eschatological dimension. This abrupt shift to … [Read more…]
First Reading: Phil 4:10-19; Psalm: 112 R. v. 1a; Gospel: Lk 16:9-15 HONESTY AND FEAR OF GOD FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts; for what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.” (Lk16:15). One of the ways the … [Read more…]
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…]
