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…]
As we begin a new liturgical year (Cycle B, Year II), please note that Divine Inspiration would henceforth be available solely for Sunday Reflections. Reflections for Weekdays (Year I and Year II) have already been covered. You can visit the search box on the site to access any weekday reflection of your choice. Thank You … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rom 12:5-16a; Psalm: 131. R. v.; Gospel: Lk 14:15-24 DIVINE INVITATION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP One of the ways friends show their loyalty to one another is being there for each other when the time matters a lot. Memorable celebrations like weddings, priestly ordinations, religious professions, graduation ceremonies, birthday parties, and … [Read more…]
First Reading: Heb 2:5-12; Psalm: 8. R. v. 7a; Gospel: Mk 1:21b-28 THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Jewish Synagogue was a place for prayer, worship and study. For any of these spiritual exercises to take place, there must be at least a minimum of ten people. When Jesus … [Read more…]
THE PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (MEMORIAL) White The scripture tells us nothing about the hidden life of Mary or her presentation in the temple. But the seventh chapter of the Apocryphal gospel of James gives a detailed account of how Joachim and Ann, the parents of Mary brought her to the temple at … [Read more…]
First Reading: Phil 2:1-4; Psalm: 131 R. v. 1; Gospel: Lk 14:12-14 THE BLESSINGS OF THE POOR BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The appeal of Jesus to the Pharisees on the need to invite the poor when they call a banquet reveals the concern of God for the poor who solely rely on him. … [Read more…]
