First Reading: Ex 22:21-27; Psalm: 18. R. v. 2; Second Reading: 1Thes 1:5c-10; Gospel: Mt 22:34-40. LIVING THE GREAT COMMANDMENT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And … [Read more…]
SS SIMON AND JUDE, APP. (Feast) Red Simon is named in the lists of the apostles. He is called the Zealot; a fanatical nationalist. Jude (not to be confused with Judas Iscariot), also called Thaddeus meaning “Courageous”, was the brother of James the Lesser. Saint Jude is often depicted carrying a circular image of Christ, … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 7:18-25a; Psalm: 119. R. v. 65b; Gospel: Lk 12 54-59 LIVING THE FAITH AMIDST THE SIGNS OF TIME BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present time?” (Lk 12:56) … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 6:19-23; Psalm: 1. R. v. Ps 40:5ab; Gospel: Lk 12 49-53 THE PARADOX OF TRUTH BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP What would our reaction be like when certain truths that could cost us our jobs or happiness are said or made public? Some of our successes and achievements in life are … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 6:12-18; Psalm: 124. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Lk 12 39-48 RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP In the parable of today’s gospel, we see two contrasting attitudes to stewardship. A master entrusted his household to his stewards to watch over. This decision explains the trust and confidence the master had … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 5:12. 15b. 17-19. 20b-21; Psalm: 40. R.v. 8a. 9b; Gospel: Lk 12: 35-38 READY AND WATCHFUL BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Jesus exhorted his disciples in the gospel of today to gird their loins. The Jews are traditionally known for their flowing garments. To enable them move freely or do any … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 4:20-25; Psalm: Lk 1. R. v. 68; Gospel: Lk 12:13-21 BEWARE OF SELFISHNESS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Death has a way of reminding us of how frightened and feeble we can be. It has a way of making us realise the worthlessness of earthly possessions. We may not be conscious … [Read more…]
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY First Reading: Is 45:1. 4-6; Psalm: 96. R. v. 7b; Second Reading: 1Thes 1:1-5b; Gospel: Mt 22:15-21. THE COIN OF CAESAR AND OUR TRIBUTE TO GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Every country has a legal tender largely featuring the portraits of selected historic individuals of the country; and in rare … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 4:13. 16-18; Psalm: 105. R. v. 8a; Gospel: Lk 12 8-12 THE SIN AGAINST THE HOLY SPIRIT BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.” (Lk 12:10) Jesus warns … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 4:1-8; Psalm: 32. R. v. 7; Gospel: Lk 12 1-7 HYPOCRISY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Pharisees’ opposition to Jesus did not prevent the increasing crowd that they grew exponentially in thousands as they trod upon one another eager to hear from Jesus. Lately, the tirade of Jesus on the … [Read more…]
