First Reading: Isa 29:17-24; Psalm: 27. R. v. 1a; Gospel: Mt 9:27-31 THE FAITH OF TWO BLIND MEN BY FR VALENTINE NNA,DI EGBUONU, MSP “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” (Mt 9:28). The gospel of today reports that two blind men begged Jesus for mercy from the street up to the … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 26:1-6; Psalm: 118. R. v. 26a; Gospel: Mt 7:21. 24-27 DOING THE WILL OF GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father in heaven.” (Mt 17:21). Words do not always … [Read more…]
ST ANDREW AP. (Feast) Red He was a brother to Peter and a disciple of John the Baptist. He was the first apostle called by Jesus (Jn 1:40). Upon his invitation he left his net and everything and followed Jesus. His immediate response and commitment to Christ’s invitation leaves us an example. He preached the … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 11:1-10; Psalm: 72. R. v. 7; Gospel: Lk 10:21-24 OPEN-MINDEDNESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to infants; yes Father, for such was your gracious will.” (Lk 10:21). One … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 4:2-6; Psalm: 122. R. v. 1; Gospel: Mt 8:5-11 THE FAITH TO BEGIN THE YEAR BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Amen, I say to you, in no one in Israel have I found such a faith.” (Mt 8:10) As we begin the first week of the Church’s new liturgical year, … [Read more…]
