REFLECTION FOR TODAY February 8, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed. Mark 6:56 God is both transcendent and immanent;…
Month: February 2021
MAKING OUR TIME TO PRAY
REFLECTION FOR TODAY February 7, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to…
THE COMPASSION AND GENEROSITY OF JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, February 6, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “When Jesus disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.” Mark 6:34 Our gospel reference today, reveals to us Jesus’ emotion and…
February 5, 2021 First Friday Mass
1st Reading – Hebrews 13:1-8 Responsorial Psalm – Psalms 27:1, 3, 5, 8B-9ABC R. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Alleluia – SEE Luke 8:15 R. Alleluia, alleluia. 15 Blessed are they who have kept the word with a generous heart, and yield a harvest through perseverance. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel – Mark…
HOW DO WE RESPOND TO THE GOSPEL MESSAGE?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, February 5, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody. When he heard him speak he was very much perplexed, yet he liked to listen to him. Mark 6:20 King Herod knew that John the Baptist was…
TRUSTING IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, February 4, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts. Mark 6:7–8 Why…
FAMILIARITY WITH JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, February 3, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Is he not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James and Joseph and Judas and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. Mark 6:3 Our gospel reference today presents us with the…
THE PRESENTATION OF JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, February 2, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”…
THERE IS NO HOPELESS CASE IN JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, February 1, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me!” (He had been saying to him, “Unclean spirit, come out of the man!”) He asked him, “What is your name?” He…