PHILIPPIANS 1:18-26; PSALM 42; LUKE 14:1, 7-11 HUMILITY “Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Jesus told this parable in the Gospel when he saw how the people chose and dragged places of honor to a feast. To date, many people still drag places and positions of […]
Author Archives: admin
03
Nov
Nov
The law of love Romans 9:1–5; Psalm 147; Luke 14:1-6 “Which of you, having a son or an ox that has fallen into a well, will not immediately pull him out on a Sabbath day?” Jesus asked this question to demonstrate his concern and love for everyone, in contrast to the Pharisees, who, at the […]
02
Nov
Nov
All Souls Wisdom 3:1-9, Ps. 23, Romans 5:5-11, Luke 7:11-17 Every soul yearns to be with God; thus, the psalmist pondered, “When can I enter and see the face of God?” Through our prayers and faith, the souls of the faithful departed enter heaven—their eternal desire. The Church observes All Souls Day on November 2 […]
All SAINTS Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14; Psalm 24; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 A saint is a person who is consecrated to God, holy, sacred, pious, and set apart. A saint is a person who is recognized as having an exceptional degree of holiness, likeness, or closeness to God. Saint(s) are understood in two different ways: […]
31
Oct
Oct
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Romans 8:18–25; Psalm 126; Luke 13:18–21 Today’s gospel presents us with two parables: the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Yeast. These two parables deal with small but modest beginnings and triumphant conclusions. The mustard seed is small, but it grows into a big tree. So it is with […]
29
Oct
Oct
THE CRIPPLED WOMAN Romans 8:12–17; Psalm 67; Luke 13:10–17 Jesus heals a woman who had been hunched over for 18 years in the gospel. Some physical disorders may result from natural inclinations, the burden of regrets, wrath, guilt, and unforgiveness. But what was the cause of this woman’s condition? Could it be a result of […]
28
Oct
Oct
Fr. Thomas Oyode “Love of Neighbour: A Perfection of Christian Piety” The confrontation of Jesus by Jewish authorities (Sadducees, Herodians, Pharisees) continues. In today’s gospel (Matthew 22:34-40), it is a lawyer from the group of the Pharisees who comes with a specifically religious question to trap Jesus. As a matter of fact, the Pharisees have […]
27
Oct
Oct
EPHESIANS 2:19–22; PSALM 18; LUKE 6:12–19 The gospel of today describes how Jesus selected and named His Twelve Apostles. Before deciding on them, he spent time in prayer. Before making significant judgments or selecting our companions, we should also pray. Today, the church honors two of these apostles: St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the […]
27
Oct
Oct
Understanding the time Romans 7:18–25; Psalm 118; Luke 12:54–59 Despite the Pharisees ability to predict the weather and other things, they were unable to read the most obvious signs about the Messiah that was right in front of them. Even though the Messiah is always among us, we too often fail to see the signs […]
25
Oct
Oct
Christ’s fire and division Rom. 6-19-23; Psalm 1; Luke 12:49-53 Jesus says in today’s gospel reading that he has come to cast fire upon the earth and that it has already been kindled. Again, he said he has not come to bring peace but division. By popular consensus, this is unlike Jesus. From the Scriptures, […]