1 CORINTHIANS 10:14-22; PSALM 116; LUKE 6:43-49 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit.” This passage discusses good and evil, which may be a challenging concept to grasp. Some people claim to be religious, but their actions show […]
Monthly Archives: September 2022
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By coincidence, the Queen’s birth now doubles as a Queen’s death. Better still, by providence on the birthday of the Queen of heaven, the Queen of England goes home! Few minutes after her death was announced at Buckingham palace, I made a Facebook post to celebrate her life, mourn her death and pray for her […]
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Defending and excusing our weaknesses, yet condemning others. 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-27; Psalm 84; Luke 6:39-42 Hyperbole is a literary tool that Jesus Christ occasionally used to make a point. In one such instance, Jesus questioned, “Why do you see the speck in your neighbour’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own […]
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Micah 5:1-4, Psalm 13; Matthew 1:1-6, 18-23 Today the Church commemorates the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her parents were Saints Joachim and Anne. Though the Scripture did not give account of Mary’s birth, her birthday narrative however is found in the Apocryphal protoevangelium of James. The Apocryphal protoevangelium of James was probably written […]
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1 Corinthians 7:25-31, Psalm 45; Luke 6:20-26 Luke 6:20-26 presents us with Luke’s version of the Beatitudes. Sometimes called the “sermon on the plain” because, according to Luke, Jesus came down from the mountain and stood on a plain surface to deliver his sermon. In Matthew’s Gospel, this same sermon was delivered on the […]
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On God Always 1 Corinthians 6:1-11; Psalm 149; Luke 6:12-19 The selection of Jesus’ twelve followers is described in today’s gospel. Jesus prayed the entire night before he took his decision. This serves as a reminder to spend time in prayer before making crucial decisions. Never choose a life partner over a beer bottle or […]
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Rules should not impede acts of kindness. 1 Corinthians 5:1-8; Psalm 5; Luke 6:6-11 “‘Stretch out your hand.’ He did so, and his hand was restored.” In Luke 6:6-11 Jesus miraculously restored a man with a withered hand. The Scribes and Pharisees rose against him because of Sabbath’s protocols and structures. Not everyone may agree […]
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WISDOM 9:13-18B/PSALM 90:3-4,5-6,12-13,14-17PHILEMON 9-10, 12-17LUKE 14:25-33 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai THEDEMANDS OF DISCIPLESHIP. In Luke 14:25-33 Jesus lays down the demands of discipleship. He is so honest about his demands that none is induced to follow him. Using two parables, Jesus illustrated that anyone who chooses to be his disciple must examine his choice carefully, lest […]
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The right disposition towards Sabbath 1 Corinthians 4:6-15; Psalm 145; Luke 6:1-5 Luke 6:1-5 highlights the ongoing discussion about sabbath observance. At first, it appeared that the problem was with working on the Sabbath, even for a worthy cause, but it soon evolved into something far more serious. It evolved into a query on Jesus’ […]
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1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Psalm 37; Luke 5:33-39 *********** To judge is to develop an opinion or to make a critical decision; to infer, or to come to a conclusion about a person. Because we are spared from having to judge ourselves, judging others is simple. Every day brings new surprises in life. And they frequently […]