REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 11, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts. Mk.6:8 In sending the disciple out in pairs, Jesus gave them an instruction on the journey and mission as reflected in our gospel…
Month: July 2021
INTERIORITY: LISTENING IN DARKNESS TO SPEAK IN LIGHT
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 10, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. Matt. 10:27 It is an undeniable truth that as we turn to Jesus, He shows us who He is and who we are before…
WHAT THE SPIRIT OF THE FATHER CAN DO
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 9, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say. For it will not be you who speak but the Spirit of…
OPEN YOUR HEART TO THE MESSAGE OF THE KINGDOM
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 8, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Whoever will not receive you or listen to your words—go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet. Amen, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment…
PREACHING TO THE “LOST SHEEP OF THE HOUSE”
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 7, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus, “Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”…
THE ZEAL OF JESUS FOR OUR SALVATION
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 6, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and…
LISTENING TO THE VOICE OF GOD WITH FAITH
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 5, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your…
DEALING WITH REJECTION
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 4, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” So, he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by…
THE DOUBTS AND FAITH OF THOMAS THE APOSTLE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 3, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Put your finger here and see my hands and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to…
First Friday Mass, July 2, 2021
JESUS’ CALL ON SINNER, NOT THE RIGHTOUS!
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 2, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Matt. 9:12-13 The call of Matthew, the tax…
Unity is a Gift from God through the Holy Spirit
By: Fr. Ray Reyes, Liaison Archdiocese of San Francisco Catholic Charismatic Renewal I am writing this a few days after the Lord’s Ascension and a few days before Pentecost Sunday. The farewell discourse or the parting words of Jesus to his disciples as told by Saint John dominate the readings this week. The central theme…
WHAT IS YOUR PRIORITY WHEN YOU PRAY?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 1, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into his own town. And there, people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” Matt. 9:1-2…