THE FAITH OF THE CENTURION GENESIS 18:1-15; PSALM –LUKE 1; MATTHEW 8:5-17 In the first reading, the visitors said to Abraham “Next year your wife Sarah will have a son”. Sarah laughed when she heard this because she has passed the age of child-bearing. God does the miraculous and with him nothing is impossible. With […]
Monthly Archives: June 2023
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Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy GENESIS 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; PSALM 128; MATTHEW 8:1-4 A leper knelt before Jesus in the gospel text and said to him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” Jesus said to him “I will; be clean” and immediately he was cleansed. Christ gave the leper a new […]
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𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑 & 𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐋: 𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐒 Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. The readings today provide us with lessons from their lives. While the first reading and the gospel focused on Peter the second reading presents us with Paul’s mission. ST. PETER: Peter was formerly called Simon. Christ gave him the name […]
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FASLE PROPHETS GENESIS 15:1-12, 17-18; PSALM 104; MATTHEW 7:15-20 Jesus warned the crowds saying, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.” This warning is needed in our own time especially now that people disregard the authenticty of a prophet […]
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The Golden Rule GENESIS 13:2, 5-18; PSALM 15; MATTHEW 7:26, 12-14 Dispute broke out between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and those of Lot’s because the land was not sufficient to accommodate both of them. Rather than fight over things they settled themselves amicably. We can actually settle issues amicably. Abraham demonstrated to Lot that […]
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Judging Others GENESIS 12:1-9; PSALM 32; MATTHEW 7:1-5 “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged”. Often times we are quick to notice what others have done wrong but slow to recognize the same failures or worse ones in ourselves. Today’s gospel rejects hypocrisy; it rejects harsh and hasty judgment and desires us […]
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Fear and Persecution Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 69; Romans 5:12-15; Matthew 10:26-33 When we come across something that we can’t control, comprehend, or we believe will hurt us, fear develops. Fear is one of the most popular weapons the Devil uses against the children of God. When fear overwhelms us it controls every move and decision […]
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Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139; Acts 13:22-26; Luke 1:57-66, 80. Today’s feast is placed three months after the Annunciation, on March 25, because Elizabeth, John’s mother, was six months pregnant. Three more months from March 25th take us to June 24. The one day discrepancy between March 25 and June 24 is an accident of counting. […]
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TREASURES IN HEAVEN 2 CORINTHIANS 11:18, 21-30; PSALM 34; MATTHEW 6:19-23 Jesus says “store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matt. 6:20). Jesus linked this command to the desire of our hearts: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:21). There are a lot of things vying for your heart, as […]
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2 CORINTHIANS 11:1-11; PSALM 111; MATTHEW 6:7-15 The gospel presents us with the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer encompasses the past, present and future. It is both a prayer and a pattern for all prayers. Our prayers therefore must be patterned after this divine model. No doubt, we are used to praying in different ways […]