The Gamaliel’s principle Acts 5:34-42; Psalm 27; John 6:1-15 Gamaliel’s principle is a principle in the Book of Acts by the Rabban Gamaliel. He cautioned the Jewish Sanhedrin against killing Jesus’ disciples, saying that if their ideas were of human origin, they would “come to nought” and the Jews did not need to […]
Monthly Archives: April 2023
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai The movement from the pulpit to the state draws the attention of the general public to the relationship between the church and the state. When discussing this relationship we are compelled to reaffirm the existence of corporation, autonomy, and independence. The church and the state have organizational structures, but their designs and […]
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HOLY BOLDNESS Acts 5:27-33; Psalm 34; John 3:31-36 The first reading presents us with the trial of St. Peter and other apostles before the Jewish authorities. The high priest said; “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name”. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make […]
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ACTS 5:17-26; PSALM 34; JOHN 3:16-21 “The men you imprisoned are in the Temple, preaching to the people.” Peter and the other apostles were imprisoned because they were preaching about the risen Christ. Miraculously and astonishingly they were set free. No one can imprison the news about the risen Christ and no one can stop […]
ACTS 4:32-37; PSALM 92; JOHN 3:7-15 Unity amongst Believers “The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul”. This statement underscores the practice of the early Christian Church. They worked together to build the body of Christ. None of their members was ever in want, as everything they owned was held in common. Today’s […]
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Don’t go to confession because you want to receive Holy Communion. Even though the priest is available for confession any day of the week, Saturday confession is a widespread practice in many Catholic churches. People have been seen to attend the confessional more frequently so that they might receive Holy Communion on […]
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Born of Water and the Spirit Acts 4:23-31; Psalm 2; John 3:1-8 Jesus said to Nicodemus “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God”(John 3:5). To be born of water is baptism; while to be born of the Spirit is confirmation. […]
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Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 118; 1Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 Honest Doubt and Peace Pope John Paul II calls the second Sunday of Easter “Divine Mercy Sunday”. It is a special day when we give thanks to God for all that we have received from him as we have it in today’s psalm (Ps.118). We thank God […]
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PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS Acts 4:13-21; Psalm 118; Mark 16:9-15 In today’s gospel reading, Jesus says; “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News” (Mk16:15). This verse is a summary of the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19. There, Jesus says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name […]
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Salvation Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 118; John 21:1-14 The readings for today focus on the subject of salvation. According to Acts of the Apostles, Peter declared to the crowd saying; “There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.” The only […]