First Reading: Hos 10:1-3. 7-8. 12; Psalm: 105 R. v. 4b; Gospel: Mt 10:1-7 OUR DIFFERENCES DO NOT COUNT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The twelve men whom Jesus chose to be his apostles were men who ordinarily won’t mingle or relate with one another due to their differences, interests and background. Matthew the … [Read more…]
First Reading: Hos 8:4-7. 11-13; Psalm: 115 R. v. 9a; Gospel: Mt 9:32-38 THE GOOD IN US SHOULD ALWAYS PREVAIL BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The good we do will not always be appreciated by everyone. However, we shouldn’t make the mistake of allowing the evil intentions of others to conquer the good in … [Read more…]
First Reading: Hos 2:14bc. 15cd-16. 19-20; Psalm: 145 R. v. 8a; Gospel: Mt 9:18-26 THE FAITH AND COURAGE TO DO EXPLOITS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The two miracles recorded in the gospel of today wouldn’t have been possible or permitted by any Jew on a normal day. The ruler who came to Jesus, … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 66:10-14c; Psalm: 66. R. v. 1; Second Reading: Gal 6:14-18; Gospel: Lk 10:1-12.17-20 THE FAMILY OF GOD ON MISSION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The idea of mission is easily conjectured to mean ‘called and sent to preach the gospel’. This understanding is quite correct but not without a narrow perspective … [Read more…]
First Reading: Amos 9:11-15; Psalm: 85 R. v. 9b; Gospel: Mt 9:14-17 WHY DO YOUR DISCIPLES NOT FAST? BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP When the disciples of John asked Jesus why his disciples do not fast unlike they and the Pharisees do, Jesus replied: “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom … [Read more…]
First Reading: Amos 8:4-6. 9-12; Psalm: 119. R. v. Mt 4:4; Gospel: Mt 9:9-13 LOVE CHANGES PEOPLE NOT CRITICISM BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP There are two kinds of people who criticise. Those who criticise feeling they have what it takes to do it better. And those who criticise impetuously having no clue whatsoever … [Read more…]
First Reading: Amos 7:10-17; Psalm: 19. R. v. 10b; Gospel: Mt 9:1-8 GOD OUR HEALER BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The healing of the paralytic in the gospel of today was an encounter that left the entire crowd dumfounded. By this healing Christ did not only prove himself a miracle worker but also God. … [Read more…]
SS PETER AND PAUL, APP. (Solemnity) Red First Reading: Acts 12:1-11; Psalm: 34. R. v. 5b; Second Reading: 2Tim 4:6-8. 17-18; Gospel: Mt 16:13-19 THE FATHERS OF THE FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Today the Church celebrates the solemnity of two great apostles SS Peter and Paul. These two apostles are regarded as … [Read more…]
ST IRENAEUS Bp, M (Memorial) Red He was the bishop of Lyons and a disciple of St Polycarp of Smyrna. Born in c. 130 at Asia Minor. He worked and wrote against Gnosticism. Gnosticism taught that salvation is achieved through special knowledge and that the material world is evil. If matter is evil, it therefore … [Read more…]
First Reading: Amos 2:6-10. 13-16; Psalm: 50. R. v. 22a; Gospel: Mt 8:18-22 BEWARE: THEY ARE VERY PRECIOUS TO GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The death of Joshua ushered in a new phase of leadership in Israel – The Judges. These were warriors or military leaders appointed by God to rule, defend and … [Read more…]
