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…]
First Reading: 1Thes 3:7-13; Psalm: 90. R. v. 14; Gospel: Mt 24:42-51 STAYING VIGILANT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Life can be so demanding and this is why our world is so busy. Everyone is working so hard to have enough to take care of their needs. At each point in life, there are … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Thes 2:9-13; Psalm: 139. R. v. 1; Gospel: Mt 23:27-32 A STRONG WORDED REBUKE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like white washed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.” (Mt 23:27) These … [Read more…]
THE BEHEADING OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST (Memorial) Red First Reading: 1Thes 2:1-8; Psalm: 139. R. v. 1; Gospel: Mk 6:17-29 THE EVIL WE HAVE TO FACE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP It is very unfortunate that John the Baptist had to die in this unacceptable way. To be beheaded is a very shameful … [Read more…]
ST AUGUSTINE, B.D. (Memorial) White Augustine was trained in the Christian faith by his mother Monica; however, he lost his faith and led a wild life. Between the ages of 15 through 30, he fathered a son whom he named Adeotadus (the gift of God). He became a Manichaean, which taught of a great struggle … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 22:19-23; Psalm: 138. R. v. 8bc; Second Reading: Rm 11:33-36; Gospel: Mt 16:13-20 THE FAITH WE PROFESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Why are you Christian? Why are you Catholic? Why do you believe that there is salvation in Jesus Christ? Are we really convinced of our faith? If we thought … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ru 2:1-3. 8-11; 4:13-17; Psalm: 128. R. v. 4; Gospel: Mt 23:1-12 EMULATING GOOD EXAMPLES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus respected and upheld the good tradition of his people. Although he condemned the life style of the Scribes and Pharisees, he however approved of their teachings that were in accordance to … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ru 1:1. 3-6. 14b-16, 22; Psalm: 146. R. v. 1b; Gospel: Mt 22:34-140 KNOW YOUR FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The question put to Jesus by the Pharisees in the gospel of today was to test his knowledge of the law. Jesus knew that the question was a test. So his … [Read more…]
ST BARTHOLOMEW, AP. (Feast) Red Nathaniel bar Tolomai (or Bartholomew) was probably a close friend of Philip as his name is always mentioned in the Gospels in connection with Philip. And it was Philip who brought Bartholomew to Jesus. Nathaniel may have preached in Asia Minor, Ethiopia, India and Armenia, leaving early writings behind. And … [Read more…]
First Reading: Jgs 9:6-15; Psalm: 21. R. v. 2a; Gospel: Mt 20:1-16a GOD’S UNMERITED FAVOUR BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The gospel reading of today reminds us that we do not merit anything. All that we’ve got from God is out of his grace. The first set of labourers employed at the early hours … [Read more…]
