ST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY (Solemnity) First Reading: 2Sam 7:4-5a. 12-14a. 16; Psalm: 89. R. v.37a; Second Reading: Rom 4:13. 16-18. 22; Gospel: Mt 1:16. 18-21. 24a THE GUARDIAN OF THE HOLY FAMILY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP If there were men who contributed so much in the history of salvation but very little … [Read more…]
First Reading: 1Sm 16:1b. 6-7. 10-13; Psalm: 23. R. v. 1; Second Reading: Eph 5:8-14; Gospel: Jn 9:1-41 FROM REFLECTION TO FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Last Sunday, exactly a week ago, we read from the gospel of John a very detailed conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. A conversation which culminated … [Read more…]
First Reading: Hos 6:1-6; Psalm: 51. R. v. Hos 6:6; Gospel: Lk 18:9-14 TWO LESSONS FROM THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The parable of today’s gospel reported on two men who went to pray in the temple. One was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector. … [Read more…]
ST PATRICK B. (Feast) White He was kidnapped from the British mainland around age 16, and shipped to Ireland as a slave. He had a dream and was commanded to return to Britain in that dream. He studied in monasteries, and became a priest, and a Bishop. He effectively converted Ireland in 33 years. He … [Read more…]
First Reading: Jer 7:23-28; Psalm: 95. R. v. 7d-8a; Gospel: Lk 11:14-23 OBSTINACY OF HEART BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons.’” (Lk 11:15). Faith in God does not necessarily require evidence. Faith is an invitation to believe in God even … [Read more…]
First Reading: Dt 4:1. 5-9; Psalm: 147. R. v. 12a; Gospel: Mt 5:17-19 STANDING FOR WHAT IS RIGHT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus in the gospel of today (just like Moses) taught his followers that the law of God has lasting validity and should be obeyed. God had a purpose of creating laws. … [Read more…]
First Reading: Dan 3:2. 11-20; Psalm: 25. R. v. 6a; Gospel: Mt 18:21-35 THE PRISON OF UNFORGIVENESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “to forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” (Lewes B Smedes) The gospel parable of today reported on a servant who owed a king ten … [Read more…]
First Reading: 2Kgs 5:1-15a; Psalm: 42. R. v. 42:3; Gospel: Lk 4:24-30 BE A HELPFUL VOICE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP One of the most vulnerable people are those facing some unfortunate challenges of life. Life’s challenges can so weaken us to the extent that we no longer think straight or act reasonably because … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ex 17:3-7; Psalm: 95. R. v. 7d.8a; Second Reading: Rm 5:1-2.5-8; Gospel: Jn 4:5-42 THE GOD WHO SEES OUR INNER THIRST BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Most human actions and reactions are not a product of chance or accident. They are often occasioned by the effects of some past life events that … [Read more…]
First Reading: Micah 7:14-15. 18-20; Psalm: 103. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Lk 15:1-3. 11-32 RETURN TO GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Parental upbringing places us under some restrictions. This is often because parents always want the best for their children. When we are under the roof of our parents, there are things we … [Read more…]
