PENTECOST SUNDAY (Cycle B)  

First Reading: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm: 104. R. v. 30; Second Reading: Gal 5:16-25; Gospel: Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 FILLED TO BEAR FRUIT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP         The Solemnity of the Pentecost marks the memorial of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Virgin Mary and the apostles in the form of a … [Read more…]

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER (Cycle B)

First Reading: Acts 10:25-26.34-35.44-48; Psalm: 98. R. v. 2; Second Reading: 1Jn 4:7-10; Gospel: Jn 15:9-17 CALLED TO LOVE LIKE GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP       The hatred and division between the Jewish and the Gentile world is faith and race-related. The Jewish people are descendants of Jacob (named Israel after wrestling with … [Read more…]

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION

After Old Testament Readings; Eighth Reading: Rom 6:3-11; Psalm: 118. R. v. Alleluia;Gospel: Mk 16:1-7 THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE RISEN CHRIST BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The execution of Jesus was the kind of execution reserved for criminals and rebels. Customarily, victims of crucifixion are left hanging dead on the cross that birds and … [Read more…]