First Reading: Is 10:5-7. 13-16; Psalm: 94 R. v. 14a; Gospel: Mt 11:25-27 HUMBLE LISTENING BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus thanks his Father for hiding the mysteries of the kingdom from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children. By this he was condemning the intellectual pride of the religious … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 7:1-9; Psalm: 48 R. v. 9cd; Gospel: Mt 11:20-24 THE SIN OF INDIFFERENCE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP We can hear Jesus today upbraiding the regions of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum. Jesus remarked that Tyre and Sodom would have repented if the works done in these three regions were done … [Read more…]
ST BENEDICT, ABB. (Memorial) White He was the twin brother of St Scholastica. While studying in Rome, he was dismayed by the lack of indiscipline of his fellow students; so he fled to a cave and lived there as a hermit for three years. Inspired by his life, a group of monks asked him to … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 6:1-8; Psalm: 93 R. v. 1a; Gospel: Mt 10:24-33 NOTHING HIDDEN THAT WILL NOT BE KNOWN BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “. . . for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known” (Mt 10:26). We know very little about people but people know … [Read more…]
First Reading: Hos 14:1-9; Psalm: 51 R. v. 17b; Gospel: Mt 10:16-23 THE GRACE TO FOLLOW BY FR VALENTINE NAMMDI EGBUONU, MSP The apostles of Jesus all had something doing before Jesus chose them. They were hardworking men who earned profits and enjoyed the company and love of friends. But when they chose to follow … [Read more…]
First Reading: Hos 11:1-4. 8c-9; Psalm: 80 R. v. 4b; Gospel: Mt 10:7-15 A REMINDER OF OUR MISSION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The words of Christ in the gospel of today are a reminder to pastors on their duties and expectations as emissaries of the good news. We are called to be instruments … [Read more…]
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: 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…]
