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…]
THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (Feast) White First Reading: Zep 3:14-18a; Psalm: 12. R. 6b; Gospel: Lk 1:39-56 MARY, ARK OF THE COVENANT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The ‘Ark of the Covenant’ was the abiding presence of God for the ancient Israelites. It was permanently kept within the ‘Tent of Meeting’ … [Read more…]
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (Solemnity) White First Reading: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm: 47. R. v. 6; Second Reading: Eph 1:17-23; Gospel: Lk 24:46-53 WITNESSING TO CHRIST: THE WAY TO HEAVEN The ascension of Christ into heaven ought to have elicited some sad feelings in the apostles as they watched their master disappear into the clouds. … [Read more…]
ST MATTHIAS, APOSTLE (Feast) Red First Reading: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Psalm: 113. R. v. 8; Gospel: Jn 15:9-17 ACCEPTING NEW CHALLENGES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Let his habitation become desolate and let there be one to live in it; and his office let another take.” (Ps 109:8) Have we ever taken over an … [Read more…]
SS PHILIP AND JAMES, APOSTLES (Feast) Red 1st Reading: 1Cor 15:1-8; Psalm: 19. R. v. 5a; Gospel: Jn 14:6-14 GENUINE LOVE FOR THE GOSPEL 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 … [Read more…]
OUR LADY, MOTHER OF AFRICA (Feast) First Reading: Acts 1:12-14; Psalm: Lk 1. R. v. 49; Gospel: Jn 2:1-11 A MOTHER IN ALL SITUATIONS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The prospect of this feast is dated back to the 3rd century in North Africa. This part of the continent of Africa now dominated by … [Read more…]
After Old Testament Readings; 1st Reading: Rom 6:3-11; Psalm: 118. R. v. Alleluia; Gospel: Lk 24:1-12 HE IS RISEN: SEEK NOT LIFE AMONG THE DEAD BY VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Easter is here. We began the journey to this season when at Lent we observed a 40 day fasting, prayer and almsgiving. This practice symbolically … [Read more…]
1st Reading: Is 52:13-53:12; Psalm: 31. R. v. Lk 23:46b; 2nd Reading: Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Gospel: Jn 18:1-19:42? APPRECIATING THE SACRIFICE OF THE CROSS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Today we celebrate the Lord’s Passion also known as Good Friday. The Holy Mass is traditionally not celebrated on this day because “The figure (Mass) … [Read more…]
1st Reading: Ex 12:1-8. 11-14; Psalm: 116. R. v. 1Cor 10:16; 2nd Reading: 1Cor 11:23-26; Gospel: Jn 13:1-15 THE EUCHARIST: OUR MEAL OF SALVATION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Maundy or Holy Thursday which is also known as the Mass of the Lord’s Supper is a significant celebration in the Church that commemorates three … [Read more…]
MARY: OUR CHANNEL OF SALVATION BY VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP 1st Reading: Is 7:10-14;8:10; Psalm: 40. R.v. 8a. 9a; 2nd Reading: Heb10:4-10; Gospel: Lk 1:26-38 In the Annunciation encounter, we see a sharp contrast between the despairing event at the beginning of creation and the hopeful event at the beginning of recreation. While Eve was … [Read more…]
