First Reading: Rom 13:8-10; Psalm: 112. R. v. 5a; Gospel: Lk 14:25-33 HOLY HATE BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Remember the reply of Jesus to the question of the Pharisee on which is the greatest commandment. Jesus said: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rom 12:5-16a; Psalm: 131. R. v.; Gospel: Lk 14:15-24 DIVINE INVITATION BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP One of the ways friends show their loyalty to one another is being there for each other when the time matters a lot. Memorable celebrations like weddings, priestly ordinations, religious professions, graduation ceremonies, birthday parties, and … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rom 11:29-36; Psalm: 69 R. v. 14c; Gospel: Lk 14:12-14 CARING FOR THE POOR BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The appeal of Jesus to the Pharisees on the need to invite the poor when they call a banquet reveals the concern of God for the poor that solely rely on him. The … [Read more…]
First Reading: Mal 1:14b-2:2b. 8-10; Psalm: 131. R. v.; Second Reading: 1Thes 2:7-9.13; Gospel: Mt 23:1-12. LIVING RIGHT WHEN LEADERS FAIL BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Leadership positions superficially look very attractive. Which is why to the lure … [Read more…]
ST CHARLES BORROMEO (Memorial) White He was born to a wealthy and noble family. He was an archbishop and suffered a speech impediment. He fought tirelessly for peace during the storm of Martin Luther’s reformation. He founded schools for the poor, built hospitals, and established seminaries. He worked tirelessly for the sick. He was canonised … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rom 9:1-5; Psalm: 147. R. v. 12a; Gospel: Lk 14:1-6 THE TWO GREAT LESSONS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The Sabbath was a sacred day for the Jews. A day to abstain from any kind of work. It was on this day that Jesus was invited to dine in the house of … [Read more…]
First Reading: Ws 3:1-9; Psalm: 23:1-6 R. 1 or 4; Second Reading: Rom 5:5-11; Gospel: Mt 5: 1-12a PRAYING FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP “Before we enter into God’s kingdom, every trace of sin within us must be eliminated, every imperfection in our souls must be corrected.” Pope St … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rev 7:2-4. 9-14; Psalm: 24. R. v. 6a; Second Reading: 1Jn 3:1-3; Gospel: Mt 5:1-12a LIVING LIKE THE SAINTS BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Do we want to be saints? Today is a special day we can take out time to reflect on this question as the Church celebrates the solemnity of … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 8:18-25; Psalm: 126. R. v. 3a; Gospel: Lk 13:18-21 THE YEAST AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP Dough, a thick malleable mixture of floor and liquid can rise in size when mixed with yeast. This rising takes a gradual process until it reaches its plateau. The magic … [Read more…]
First Reading: Rm 8:12-17; Psalm: 68. R. v. 21a; Gospel: Lk 13:10-17 THE GOD WHO CARES BY FR VALENTINE NNAMDI EGBUONU, MSP The woman in the gospel of today had lived for eighteen years bent over. She probably had prayed and sought medical help for these years but never got better. She was held bound … [Read more…]
