First Reading: Isa 62: 1-5; Psalm: 89. R. v. 2a; Second Reading: Acts 13:16-17. 22-25; Gospel: Mt 1:1-25 AWAY FROM THE MANGER BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP On this night, we celebrate the birth of the Incarnate Word, Jesus Christ. We read today from the account of Matthew how this remarkable event took place. … [Read more…]
First Reading: 2 Sam 7:1-5. 8b-12.14a.16; Psalm: 89. R. v. 2a; Second Reading: Rm 16:25-27; Gospel: Lk 1:26-38 THE RISK MARY TOOK BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Mass for the Fourth Sunday of advent for this year falls on a peculiar date; the same date we celebrate the vigil mass of the Lord’s … [Read more…]
(GAUDETE SUNDAY) First Reading: Is 61:1-2a. 10-11; Psalm: Lk 1. R. v. Is 61:10b; Second Reading: 1 Thes 5:16-24; Gospel: Jn 1:6-8. 19-28 A TRUE WITNESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Let’s go to the courtroom. It is patent that the courtroom is a very nervy place to be especially on this third Sunday … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 40:1-5. 9-11; Psalm: 85. R. v. 8; Second Reading: 2 Pt 3:8-14; Gospel: Mk 1:1-8 NEW BEGINNING BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP As we mark the second Sunday of advent today, there is a resonating theme that cuts across the liturgical readings of today: New Beginning. What is new beginning? To … [Read more…]
As we begin a new liturgical year (Cycle B, Year II), please note that Divine Inspiration would henceforth be available solely for Sunday Reflections. Reflections for Weekdays (Year I and Year II) have already been covered. You can visit the search box on the site to access any weekday reflection of your choice. Thank You … [Read more…]
First Reading: Is 63:16d-17. 64:1. 3b-8; Psalm: 80. R. v. 4; Second Reading: 1Cor 1:3-9; Gospel: Mk 13:33-37 WAITING IN WATCHFUL PRAYER BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Today is the first Sunday of advent and the beginning of a new liturgical year (Year B). Today, we begin our four weeks journey to the coming … [Read more…]
First Reading: Dan 7:15-27; Psalm: Dan 3. R. v. 60b; Gospel: Lk 21:34-36 WATCHFUL PRAYER BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP As Jesus concludes his eschatological speech in the gospel of today, he calls us to be continuously vigilant. “Take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares … [Read more…]
First Reading: Dan 7:2-14; Psalm: Dan 3. R. v. 53b; Gospel: Lk 21:29-33 TRUSTING ON GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” (Lk 21:33). For every prayer request, God has a day and time to grant it if he wishes to. But … [Read more…]
ST ANDREW AP. (FEAST) Red He was a brother to Simon Peter and a disciple of John the Baptist. He was the first apostle called by Jesus (Jn 1:40). Upon his invitation he left his net and everything and followed Jesus. His immediate response and commitment to Christ’s invitation leaves us an example. He preached … [Read more…]
First Reading: Dan 5:1-6.13-14.16-17.23-28; Psalm: 3. R. v. 40b; Gospel: Lk 21:12-19 STEADFASTNESS IN FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP In the gospel of today, Jesus pointed out the eschatological signs that would precede his final coming. He reminded his disciples that the sign that will mark their daily lives was the ‘sign of … [Read more…]
