1st Reading: Gen 17:3-9; Psalm: 105. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Jn 8:51-59 OPENNESS TO FAITH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP There is this kind of look we get from friends who feel we are bloating our ego before them. In situations like this some friends can be so blunt in their confrontation with questions … [Read more…]
1st Reading: Dan 3:14-20. 24-25. 28; Psalm: Dan 3. R. v. 29b; Gospel: Jn 8:31-42. FORTITUDE IN PERSECUTION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP One thing that fascinates persecutors of believers for centuries till date is that spirit of perseverance in Christians especially in the face of death. They still cannot explain how someone amidst … [Read more…]
1st Reading: Num 21:4-9; Psalm: 102. R. v. 1; Gospel: Jn 8:21-30 THE DANGER OF UNBELIEF BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Recall that in the Bible, one obvious underlining trait of the Israelites en route to the Promised Land was their consistent murmuring against God despite God’s incessant effort to satisfy their needs. This … [Read more…]
THE SIN THAT LIVES IN US WE SEE IN OTHERS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP 1st Reading: Dan 13:1-9. 15-17. 19-30. 33-62; Psalm: 23. R. v. 4abc; Gospel: Jn 8:1-11 A man stole a pair of crutches displayed outside a shop. The shop owner raised an alarm and just in a flash he was … [Read more…]
A TRUE CONTRITE CONFESSION AND SINCERE RESOLUTION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP 1st Reading: Is 43:16-21; Psalm: 126. R.v. 3; 2nd Reading: Phil 3:8-14; Gospel: Jn 8:1-11 In retrospect, prior to my application to the seminary just few months after graduating from high school, my father suddenly fell critically ill. On that fateful day, … [Read more…]
WITNESSING TO JESUS BY FR VALENTINE EGBUONU, MSP 1st Reading: Jer 11:18-20; Psalm: 7. R. v. 2a; Gospel: Jn 7:40-53 Have we ever listened to someone who in all ramifications convince us to believe in a topic or point of discussion? People like this usually gain that intellectual asset to argue and convince by learning … [Read more…]
THE EVIL IN MAN BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP 1st Reading: Wis 2:1a. 12-22; Psalm: 34. R. v. 19a; Gospel: Jn 7:1-2. 10. 25-30 One of the most non consensual debates for many centuries till date is the problem of evil. The bone of contention is on the question of how we can reconcile … [Read more…]
DO NOT FIGHT THE GOOD WORKS OF PEOPLE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP 1st Reading: Exo 32:7-14; Psalm: 106. R. v. 4a; Gospel: Jn 5:31-47 The Jewish Law of Evidence forbade self evidence. To ascertain truth, no man was allowed to give evidence on his own behalf. A valid judgment must therefore require at … [Read more…]
GOD’S LOVE ABOVE THE LAW BY VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP 1st Reading: Is 49:8-15; Psalm: 144. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Jn 5:17-30 Jesus began his lengthy defence as to why he healed this man at the pool of Bethzatha on a Sabbath. One very clear explanation Jesus gave was his indivisible connection with God his … [Read more…]
GOD’S LOVE IN OUR HOPELESSNESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP 1st Reading: Ezk 47:1-9. 12; Psalm: 46. R. v. 8; Gospel: Jn 5:1-16 There are few very obvious observations in the healing of this man at the pool of Bethzatha. This man has been ill for thirty eight years which suggests some complacent tendency … [Read more…]
