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…]
First Reading: 1Kgs 19:16b.19-21; Psalm: 16. R. v. 5a; Second Reading: Gal 5:1.13-18; Gospel: Lk 19:51-62 IT’S NOT AN EASY WAY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Today, by way of anecdote, I would like to divulge a little secret about my journey to the priesthood. I was about six or seven at that time … [Read more…]
THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Memorial) First Reading: Is 61:9-11; Psalm: 1Sam 2. R. v. 8; Gospel: Lk 2:41-51 A HEART SO IMMACULATE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP At the age of twelve, Jesus was now old enough to attend the feast of the Passover in Jerusalem. He got missing after … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ezk 34:11-16; Psalm: 23. R. v. 1; Second Reading: Rom 5:5b-11; Gospel: Lk 15:3-7 THE HEART THAT TRULY LOVES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The heart is the seat of human feelings wherefrom our actions emerge. When we fall in love, our heart throbs. And when we are betrayed, hurt, or abandoned … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 49:1-6; Psalm: 139. R. v. 14a; Second Reading: Acts 13:22-26; Gospel: Lk 1:57-66. 80 LIVING AFTER THE EXAMPLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST There was something great about John the Baptist that was evident in the events surrounding his birth. His mother Elizabeth conceived of him at old age when conception was impossible. … [Read more…]
