BOASTING AND BRAGGING James 4:13–17; Psalm 49; Mark 9:38–40 Boasting and bragging refer to the act of talking about oneself in an exaggerated way, just to impress or gain admiration from others. Today, Apostle James warns us against boasting. He says a man’s life is like a puff of smoke that appears for a moment […]
Monthly Archives: May 2024
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Submit yourself to God James 4:1–10; Psalm 54; Mark 9:30–37 Submitting to God means surrendering our will and desire to God, obeying His commands, and seeking His wisdom and direction. We are not just to submit; we must equally resist the devil. We can’t serve two masters. By submitting to God, we are empowered to […]
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Genesis 3:9–15, 20; Psalm 87; John 19:25–34 Today we celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church—Mater Ecclesiae. Mary’s role in the church is inseparable from her union with Christ. In the gospel, we are presented with the scene at Calvary—the gift that Jesus gives from the Cross—giving his mother to John and John […]
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The Basic Elements of Pentecost Acts 2:1–11; Ps. 104; Gal. 5:16–25; John 15:26–27; 16:12–15 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Acts 1:8 says, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The three […]
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The Epilogues of Acts and John ACTS 28:16-20, 30-31; PSALM 11; JOHN 21:20-25 Both readings today present us with the epilogues of Acts of the Apostles and John’s gospel. An epilogue is a section that appears at the end of a book, typically providing a conclusion. It wraps up the story in a satisfying way. […]
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PROMOTING SOCIAL MEDIA EDUCATION FOR ADOLESCENT’S HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT Introduction The Canadian communication theorist Marshall McLuhan in the 1960s called the world a “global village”, a phrase that describe how the advancements in communication technology, was shrinking the world and creating a sense of interconnectedness among people worldwide. How the globe become a village is evident […]
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Unity in diversity ACTS 22:30, 23:6–11; PSALM 16; JOHN 17:20–26 The gospel presents us with the high priestly prayer of Jesus Christ. It emphasizes unity, oneness with God, glory, love, eternal life, and sanctification. Let’s highlight two of these themes briefly. While unity demands that we relate with love despite our differences, oneness with God […]
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Farewell speeches ACTS 20:28–38; PSALM 68; JOHN 17:11–19 Both readings today present us with the farewell speeches of Paul and Jesus Christ, respectively. Paul gave an emotional farewell to the Ephesian elders, encouraging them to guard the flock and warning them against false teachers (Acts 20:17-38). Jesus in his farewell speech, prayed that his disciples […]
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ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE Acts 1:15–17, 20–26; PSALM 113; John 15:9–17 None of the three synoptic gospels mentions Matthias among the lists of disciples or followers of Jesus, but according to the Acts of the Apostles, he was with Jesus from his baptism until his ascension. To uncover his personality, the first reading (Acts 1:15-26) speaks […]
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