ST CHARLES BORROMEO (Memorial) White He was born to a wealthy and noble family. He was an archbishop and suffered a speech impediment. He fought tirelessly for peace during the storm of Martin Luther’s reformation. He founded schools for the poor, built hospitals, and established seminaries. He worked tirelessly for the sick. He was canonised … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rom 9:1-5; Psalm: 147. R. v. 12a; Gospel: Lk 14:1-6 THE TWO GREAT LESSONS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Sabbath was a sacred day for the Jews. A day to abstain from any kind of work. It was on this day that Jesus was invited to dine in the house of … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ws 3:1-9; Psalm: 23:1-6 R. 1 or 4; Second Reading: Rom 5:5-11; Gospel: Mt 5: 1-12a PRAYING FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Before we enter into God’s kingdom, every trace of sin within us must be eliminated, every imperfection in our souls must be corrected.” Pope St … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rev 7:2-4. 9-14; Psalm: 24. R. v. 6a; Second Reading: 1Jn 3:1-3; Gospel: Mt 5:1-12a LIVING LIKE THE SAINTS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Do we want to be saints? Today is a special day we can take out time to reflect on this question as the Church celebrates the solemnity of … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 8:18-25; Psalm: 126. R. v. 3a; Gospel: Lk 13:18-21 THE YEAST AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Dough, a thick malleable mixture of floor and liquid can rise in size when mixed with yeast. This rising takes a gradual process until it reaches its plateau. The magic … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 8:12-17; Psalm: 68. R. v. 21a; Gospel: Lk 13:10-17 THE GOD WHO CARES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The woman in the gospel of today had lived for eighteen years bent over. She probably had prayed and sought medical help for these years but never got better. She was held bound … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ex 22:21-27; Psalm: 18. R. v. 2; Second Reading: 1Thes 1:5c-10; Gospel: Mt 22:34-40. LIVING THE GREAT COMMANDMENT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And … [Read more…]
SS SIMON AND JUDE, APP. (Feast) Red Simon is named in the lists of the apostles. He is called the Zealot; a fanatical nationalist. Jude (not to be confused with Judas Iscariot), also called Thaddeus meaning “Courageous”, was the brother of James the Lesser. Saint Jude is often depicted carrying a circular image of Christ, … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 7:18-25a; Psalm: 119. R. v. 65b; Gospel: Lk 12 54-59 LIVING THE FAITH AMIDST THE SIGNS OF TIME BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time?” (Lk 12:56) … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 6:19-23; Psalm: 1. R. v. Ps 40:5ab; Gospel: Lk 12 49-53 THE PARADOX OF TRUTH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP What would our reaction be like when certain truths that could cost us our jobs or happiness are said or made public? Some of our successes and achievements in life are … [Read more…]
