ST JAMES THE APOSTLE (Feast) Red Jesus nicknamed James and John, the sons of Zebedee “Boanerges” meaning “sons of thunder” (Mk 3:17). They were natives of Galilee and fishermen when Jesus called them. James, John and Peter belonged to the three inner circles. They were with Jesus at the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, Jairus’ daughter, … [Read more…]
ST MARY MAGDALENE (Feast) White First Reading: Songs of Sol 3:1-4ab; Psalm: 63 R. v. 2b; Gospel: Jn 20:1-2. 11-18. MARY’S LOVE AND FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The first reading of today is very expressive. It expresses a strong emotional feeling of love that metamorphosed into an action of a deep search … [Read more…]
ST THOMAS, AP. (Feast) Red Thomas was probably born in Galilee, but there is no record as to how he became one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. His name in Greek is Didymus, which means “the twin.” He is best remembered for his doubt about Christ’s resurrection. Thomas evangelized the Parthians, Medes, and Persians. … [Read more…]
THE BIRTH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST (Solemnity) First Reading: Is 49:1-6; Psalm: 139. R. v. 14a; Second Reading: Acts 13:22-26; Gospel: Lk 1:57-66. 80 THE GREATNESS OF JOHN THE BAPTIST BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP There was something great about John the Baptist that was evident in the events surrounding his birth. His mother … [Read more…]
First Reading: Dt 7:6-11; Psalm: 103. R. v. 17; Second Reading: 1Jn 4:7-16; Gospel: Mt 11:25-30 THE HEART THAT TRULY LOVES 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 by … [Read more…]
THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Feast) White First Reading: Zep 3:14-18a; Psalm: Is 12. R. v. 6b; Gospel: Lk 1:39-56 MARY OUR MODEL FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Mary was accorded the greatest honour and privilege given to a Jewish woman as the mother of the long-awaited Messiah. God promised her barren kinswoman … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm: 47. R. v. 6; Second Reading: Eph 1:17-23; Gospel: Jn 28:16-20. LET US PREPARE TO MEET HIM BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.” (Jn 28:20) Today is the solemnity of the ascension of the Lord. As Jesus prepares to … [Read more…]
SS PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES (Feast) Red First Reading: 1Cor 15:1-8; Psalm: 19. R. v. 5a; Gospel: Jn 14:6-14 DEDICATED APOSTLES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because … [Read more…]
ST MARK, EVANGELIST (Feast) Red First Reading: 1Pt 5:5b-14; Psalm: 89. R. v. 2a; Gospel: Mk 16:15-20 ZEAL FOR THE GOSPEL BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Today we celebrate the feast of St Mark, a great evangelist whose zeal for the gospel was rooted in his love for Christ. He is the author of … [Read more…]
EASTER VIGIL After Old Testament Readings; Eighth Reading: Rom 6:3-11; Psalm: 118. R. v. Alleluia; Gospel: Mt 28:1-10 THE POWER OF THE RESURRECTION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Tonight is the holiest of all nights because Easter is here again. What happened on this night of the resurrection explains the holiness of this night. … [Read more…]
