First Reading: Acts 20:28-38; Psalm: 68. R. v. 33a; Gospel: Jn 17:11b-19 LIVING IN THE WORLD FOR CHRIST FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “I do not pray that you should take them out of the world, but that you should keep them from the evil one” (Jn 17:15). Some of us strive for righteous living … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 20:17-27; Psalm: 68. R. v. 33a; Gospel: Jn 17:1-11a KEEPING THE FAITH ALIVE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP St Paul in his valedictory speech to the Church in Ephesus exuded gladness and fulfilment having completed his work. His life and speech inspired the hearts of the elders of the Church and … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 19:1-8; Psalm: 68. R. v. 33a; Gospel: Jn 16:29-33 GROWING IN FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus was very good at using parables and figures while speaking to his disciples about the kingdom of God. And whenever he did this, his disciples always felt confused. But today, they reacted differently. … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 1:12-14; Psalm: 27. R. v. 13; Second Reading: 1Pt 4:13-16; Gospel: Jn 17:1-11a THE WAY TO GLORY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Father, glorify your Son.” (Jn 17:1) We have one more week left to bring the Easter season to a close because next Sunday we shall be celebrating the feast … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 18:23-28; Psalm: 47. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Jn 16:23b-28 HIS NAME IS HOLY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Name is synonymous to identity. It is the representation of a person. It co-exists with our identity such that even when we are absent and our names are mentioned, our presence is clearly … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 18:9-18; Psalm: 47. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Jn 16:20-23a THE CHURCH AND GOVERNMENT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Catholic Church is one of the religious institutions that promote respect and obedience to civil laws that are not contrary to moral principles. The Church always encourages her faithful to exercise their … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm: 47. R. v. 6; Second Reading: Eph 1:17-23; Gospel: Jn 28:16-20. LET US PREPARE TO MEET HIM BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “You will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy.” (Jn 28:20) Today is the solemnity of the ascension of the Lord. As Jesus prepares to … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 17:15. 22-18:1; Psalm: 148. R. v. 5a; Gospel: Jn 16:12-15 CONVERSION IS THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Paul’s approach in converting the people of Athens was contextual. Paul observed that the Athenians erected an altar with an inscription “To an unknown god.” Leveraging on this, he … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 16:22-34; Psalm: 138. R. v. 7c; Gospel: Jn 16:5-11 THE POWER OF HYMNS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The common axiom “Music is food for the soul” is very true. But to be more precise, it is preferable to say “Good music is food for the soul.” A good music can … [Read more…]
First Reading: Acts 16:11-15; Psalm: 149. R. v. 4a; Gospel: Jn 15:26-16:4a TRUST IN THE HOLY SPIRIT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Have we ever been worried about persecution or martyrdom and what our possible responses would be like if such fate befell us? The thought of this alone is enough to make us … [Read more…]
