Monthly Archives: February 2023

Care for the disabled GENESIS 3:1-8; PSALM 31; MARK 7:31-37 The Gospel says “they brought him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they asked him to lay his hand on him.” Those that brought the deaf and dumb man to Jesus represent those who truly care for people with disabilities.  […]

Genesis 2:18-25; Psalm 128; Mark 7:24-30 In the first reading, the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a helper fit for him”. All that God created was good but when it came to man’s solitary state God himself said it is not good […]

FORBIDDEN FRUIT Genesis 2:4-9, 15-17; Psalm 104; Mark 7:14-23 The first reading presents us with the second account of creation and the instruction not to eat from the forbidden fruit. What are the forbidden fruits we have eaten as Christians? Does it occur to us that there are certain things we cannot do as children […]

GENESIS 1:20-2:4; PSALM 8; MARK 7:1-13 The first reading presents us with the creation account and how God gave man dominion over creation. In line with the creation account the Psalm of today praised God for his magnificent creation. Man’s dominion over creation also implies his stewardship. Therefore, we are stewards who will give account […]

HAPPY 102 BIRTHDAY MONSIGNOR THOMAS OLEGHE. Oleghe is of the Diocese of Auchi and native of Igiode, Etsako East LGA, Edo State. He is said to be the Oldest priest in Nigeria at present.  He is still very much active with his priestly prayers and masses in his residence. At this age he wakes up […]

GENESIS 1:1-19; PSALM 103; MARK 6:53-56 The Gospel says that “They laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.” We must understand that we are not just to crowd round Jesus but to touch him.  There is […]

 SALT, LIGHT AND A HILLTOP CITY Isaiah 58:7-10/Psalm 112:4-9/1 Corinthians 2:1-5/Matthew 5:13-16 Three missionary metaphors are provided in the gospel of today to help us understand the responsibilities of Jesus’ followers. They are; light, salt and a hilltop city. These indicate that they should be a group of individuals who will be very visible due […]

LEADERS HEBREWS 13:15-17, 20-21; PSALM 23; MARK 6:30-34 The Gospel calls leaders to care and fend for their followers like the Good Shepherd who is compassionate. Without leaders the society will be in disarray. With bad leaders we are still going to suffer same. We are suffering so much today because we do not have […]

Many persons on the streets are not normal but you won’t know. Some are under serious mental stress, hard drugs and emotional torture that require attention; but unfortunately… who cares? Many schools, families, churches, offices and organisations are currently battling with mad leaders and directors.   In 2022 Taiwo Obindo, the President of the Association of […]

EIGHT PRINCIPLES FOR A FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE 1. Let mutual love continue  2. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers  3. Remember those in prison and those who are ill treated  4. Let marriage be held in honour and undefiled 5. Keep your lives from the love of money and be content with what […]