First Reading: Rev 3:1-6.14-22; Psalm: 15. R. v. Rev 3:21; Gospel: Lk 19:1-10 THE MERCIFUL LOVE INVITATION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP As sinners, when we kneel and ask for God’s mercy, we easily feel it was a step taken out of our own power. Although it physically appears so; but it is far … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rev 1:1-4; 2:1-5a; Psalm: 1. R. v. Rev 2:7b; Gospel: Lk 18:35-43 A RESOLUTE FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “And he cried, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, ”Son … [Read more…]
First Reading: Mal 3:19-20a; Psalm: 98. R. v. 9; Second Reading: 2Thes 3:7-12; Gospel: Lk 21:5-19 PREPARING FOR THE END BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP We are again today presented with the reality of the end as we draw closer to the end of the Church’s liturgical year. The readings are obviously indicative of … [Read more…]
ST JOSAPHAT B.M. (Memorial) Red He was a monk ordained a Byzantine rite priest in 1609. His superior Samuel never accepted unity with Rome. Samuel was later removed by his archbishop and replaced by Josaphat. Josaphat’s work to unite the faithful won him great admiration. He was martyred by a group of mob who were … [Read more…]
ST MARTIN OF TOURS (Memorial) White Martin as a Christian convert joined the Roman imperial army at the age of 15. Once in a horseback in Gaul, he encountered a half-naked beggar and gave half of his officer’s cloak to him. Later Martin had a vision of Christ wearing the cloak. He later became a … [Read more…]
ST LEO THE GREAT, PP. D. (Memorial) White Leo the Great was Pope from 440 – 461 AD. Through his prayers, sanctity, and eloquence, he saved Rome from the invasion of Genseric and Attila the Hun. He called the council of Chalcedon and condemned the following heresies: Nestorianism, Monophysitism, Manichaeism, and Pelagianism. He was a … [Read more…]
DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA (Feast) White The foundation of the Lateran Basilica goes back to the time of Constantine the Emperor of Rome. The palace of the Laterani belonged then to Constantine’s wife Fausta. After Constantine’s conversion, he gave it to the Pope as his private residence and founded the Church of the Lateran … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ti 2:1-8.11-14; Psalm: 37. R. v. 39a; Gospel: Lk 17:7-10 WE ARE MERE SERVANTS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Listening to Jesus speak in the gospel of today, anyone can easily feel that the manner of treatment which Jesus proposed as a way to treat a servant is harsh and unfair. When … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ti 1:1–9; Psalm: 24. R. v. 6; Gospel: Lk 17:1-6 ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Every one of us has the proclivity to abuse our freedom of choice and action. This is so true because we all have the right to choose how we want to live our lives. … [Read more…]
First Reading: 2Mc 7:1-2.9-:14; Psalm: 17. R. v. 15b; Second Reading: 2Thes 2:16-3:5; Gospel: Lk 20:27-38 THE LIFE OF THE RESURRECTION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP As we gradually draw close to the end of the Church’s liturgical year, we can notice how our readings suddenly take the eschatological dimension. This abrupt shift to … [Read more…]
