REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 30, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I…
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HOW OBSTINATE ARE YOU?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 29, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA I shall ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Was John’s baptism of heavenly or of human origin? Answer me.” Mk. 11:29-30 Our gospel reference today was Jesus’ response to the question from…
CRYING OUT TO JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 27, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David,…
THE QUEST FOR HONOR
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 26, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and said to him, ‘Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” He replied, ‘What do you wish me to do for you?” They answered him, “Grant that…
MAKING SACRIFICE FOR THE KINGDOM
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 25, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus said, “Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel who will not receive a hundred…
The Joy of Pentecost – Father Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA
Fr. Andrew Chioma Ibegbulem, OSA is an Augustinian Priest of the Province of St. Augustine of Nigeria. He was ordained to the priesthood after his final religious profession and upon completion of his Philosophy and theology degrees on July 3, 2004. Fr. Andrew has been involved in parish apostolate as associate pastor, treasurer, youth chaplain,…
The Joy of Pentecost – Deacon Steve Greco
Deacon Steve Greco is a dynamic speaker, author and founder of Spirit-filled Hearts Ministry. Deacon Steve is a man of vibrant faith with the charisms of healing and teaching rooted in his deep love and knowledge of the Word of God! His fatherly heart embraces each soul he touches with God’s tender mercy and love!…
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MARY THE MOTHER OF THE CHURCH
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 24, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then…
COME HOLY SPIRIT!
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 23, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Jn.20:22-23 Happy birthday! Today, as we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost. Pentecost…
THE CURIOSITY OF PETER
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 22, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me.” Jn. 21:21 As we conclude our Easter season, we…
THE LOVE IN SACRIFICIAL SUFFERING
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 21, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not…
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…
PRAYING FOR UNITY WITH EYES LIFTED UP
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 20, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying: “I pray not only for these, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you,…
KEEPING THEM FROM THE EVIL ONE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 19, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA I gave them your word, and the world hated them, because they do not belong to the world any more than I belong to the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world but that you keep them from…
FULFILLING THE WILL OF GOD IN OUR LIVES
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 18, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do. Now glorify me, Father, with you, with the glory that I had with you before the world began. Jn. 17:4-5 Jesus offers a final prayer to his Father. He…
KNOWING THE PEACE OF JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 17, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” Jn. 16:33 After the last supper discourse, the disciples of Jesus were relieved because He spoke…
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 16, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Mk. 16:15-16 Today, we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ…
JESUS SPEAKS OF THE “HOUR” AND THE “FATHER”
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 15, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “I have told you this in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures, but I will tell you clearly about the Father.” Jn. 16:25 At the last supper with His disciples, Jesus wanted to…
BEARING FRUIT LIKE ST. MATTHIAS THE APOSTLE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 14, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you. Jn. 15:16 Today being the 14th of…