SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY QUEEN AND PATRONESS OF NIGERIA (1/10/2022)
Isaiah 11:1-10; Ps. 72, Eph. 2:13-22, Matt.2:13-15, 19-23
Nigeria at 62. The journey thus far has been very tough and rough! The road is still zigzagged into the future as the termites continue to torture from the roof. Angels have been sent through various policies and ministries, solutions abound; but the angels are placed out of bound.
In the gospel Joseph was receiving instructions and responding to events as they unfolded. He placed his faith and life in the direction given to him by God. Like Joseph our fathers and leaders today are called to respond to inspirations, positive ideas, and accept their responsibilities with faith and trust.
In the face of present challenges; the first reading and the psalm presented us with words of faith, hope and trust. Christianity will be meaningless if there are no men of faith, hope and trust.
Lastly, let us imitate Mary in her virtues of docility, humility, obedience, charity and faith. We pray that like Mary, the Church in our nation may discern and consent to the plan of God. We equally pray that Nigeria will be well again.
Mary help of Christians, pray for us
Health of the sick, pray for us
Refuge of sinners, prayer for us.
LET US PRAY
O God, who give us the joy of honouring Our Lady, Queen of Nigeria, as mother of divine hope and communion; grant that, with the help of her intercession we may always work for peace and reconciliation in this world and come to share the fullness of your grace. Through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
HAPPY NEW MONTH
Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai
