ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, B.D. (Memorial) White He is one of the most famous orators of his day. Because of his eloquent sermons, John earned the title “Chrysostom” (golden mouthed). John explained the scripture with clarity and they were always on point and sometimes went on for hours. He was made bishop of Constantinople in 398. … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 2:6-15; Psalm: 145. R. v. 9a; Gospel: Lk 6:12-19 CALLED AND CHOSEN BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus wrote no book on his teachings. He knew his time on earth was limited and needed some men that he might write his message upon them. Jesus already had many followers (disciples); but … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 1:24-2:3; Psalm: 62. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Lk 6:6-11 LOVE DON’T DELAY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus knew that the scribes and Pharisees would pick offence at him should he heal the man with a withered hand for they watched him closely. But this did not hinder Jesus from doing … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 1:21-23; Psalm: 54. R. v. 6a; Gospel: Lk 6:1-5 LOVE IS ABOVE THE LAW BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Every Jew regarded the Sabbath law as sacred. To break the Sabbath law was a very grave sin. It was a very serious issue and an insult against Yahweh the Almighty God. … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 1:9-14; Psalm: 98. R. v. 2a; Gospel: Lk 5:1-11 IN GOD IS OUR SUCCESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP When Jesus got into the boat of Simon Peter, he surely had a purpose for doing that, for there were two boats by the lake. Peter had toiled all night (the right … [Read more…]
First Reading: Col 1:1-8; Psalm: 52. R. v. 10cd; Gospel: Lk 4:38-44 GOD’S GENEROUS LOVE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other cities also; for I was sent for this purpose.” (Lk 4:43). Jesus continues his ministry in Capernaum due to their … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 5:1-6. 9-11; Psalm: 27. R. v. 13; Gospel: Lk 4:31-37 OPENING OUR HEARTS TO JESUS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP After walking away from the angry crowd who wanted to throw him down the cliff, Jesus left Nazareth his home town and went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. Just … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 4:13-18; Psalm: 96. R. v. 13b; Gospel: Lk 4:16-30 THE AWESOME ESCAPE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “And they rose up and put him out of the city, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong. But … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 4:9-11; Psalm: 98. R. v. 9; Gospel: Mt 25:14-30 INVESTING ON OUR TALENTS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP One truth about life is that there may be some hidden talents in us we may not know until we try out something new. There is often that drive in us to learn … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 4:1-8; Psalm: 97. R. v. 12a; Gospel: Mt 25:1-13 THE OIL OF SANCTITY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus continues his warning of his second coming in the gospel of today. In life, there are certain things which cannot be obtained at the last minute. It is too late for a … [Read more…]
