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REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 17, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Again, I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and said, “Who then…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 16, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this statement, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. Matt….

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 15, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me and holy…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 14, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Children were brought to Jesus that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked them, but Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them…” Matt. 19:13-14. The invitation of Jesus in our gospel reference today…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 13, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA He answered, “Not all can accept this word, but only those to whom that is granted.” Matt. 19:11. Jesus forbids divorce and remarriage and so restores God’s original ideal. Among the various heroic expressions for the sake of the kingdom are to be included…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 12, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Peter approached Jesus and asked him, “Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus answered, “I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times.” Matt. 18:21-22 Seven times or seventy-seven times? Jesus…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 11, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Jesus said to his disciples ‘If your brother* sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have won over your brother. If he does not listen, take one or two others along…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 10, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Jn. 12:25 Today the Church honor with a feast the Roman deacon Lawrence who served the Church in the third century. As one of…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 9, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA From whom do the kings of the earth take tolls or census tax? From their subjects or from foreigners?” When he said, “From foreigners,” Jesus said to him, “Then the subjects are exempt. But that we may not offend them, go to the sea,…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 8, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA The Jews murmured about him because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven,” and they said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph? Do we not know his father and mother? Then how can he say, ‘I have come…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 7, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Then the disciples approached Jesus in private and said, “Why could we not d rive it out?” He said to them, “Because of your little faith. Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 6, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, “Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came,…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 5, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Then Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you.” He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does,…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 4, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA At that time Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not say…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 3, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Peter said to him in reply, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” Matt. 14:28-29. The disciples had every reason to fear. They were seasoned fishermen, and they are aware that howling wind and…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 2, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA When Jesus heard of the death of John the Baptist, he withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. The crowds heard of this and followed him on foot from their towns. When he disembarked and saw the vast crowd, his heart…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY August 1, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA So, they said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” Jn. 6:34-35 Today’s gospel reference forms part of…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 31, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Herod the tetrarch heard of the reputation of Jesus and said to his servants, “This man is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” Matt. 14:1-2 Our gospel reference today speaks…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 30, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds?” Matt. 13:54 In our gospel reference of today, the people of Nazareth find the teaching of…

REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 29, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part and it will not be taken from her.” Lk. 10:41-42 Today we celebrate the memorial of the Holy Sibling of Bethany,…