REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 23, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA The seed sown among thorns is the one who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure of riches choke the word, and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and…
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THE WITNESS OF MARY MAGDALA
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 22, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Mary stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the Body of Jesus had been. Jn. 20:11-12 Today July…
THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 21, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. And he spoke to them at…
BECOMING MEMBERS OF GOD’S FAMILY
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 20, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?” And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Matt. 12:48-50. Why…
THE PURSUIT OF JESUS AS THE WISDOM OF GOD
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 19, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA At the judgment the queen of the south will arise with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and there is something greater than Solomon here.” Matt. 12:42 Faith is meant…
THE INITATION TO REST BY JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 18, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mk. 6:13 In our gospel reference today, Jesus lovingly invites the apostles to a deserted place for some rest. He had sent them on mission to spread the message of the kingdom….
THE PLOT AGANIST JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 17, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many people followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known. Matt. 12:14-16 Life…
HOW MUCH DO WE JUDGE OTHERS?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 16, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus was going through a field of grain on the sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick the heads of grain and eat them. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “See, your disciples are doing what is unlawful to…
TAKING THE YOKE OF JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 15, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” Matt. 11:29-30 The burden of life can seem endless at times….
GRATITUDE FOR REVELATION TO THE CHILDLIKE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 14, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA At that time Jesus exclaimed: “I give praise to you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” Matt. 11:25 In our gospel reference above, Jesus…
THE REBUKE OF JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 13, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty deeds done in your midst had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would long ago have repented in sackcloth and ashes. But I tell you, it will be more tolerable for…
THE SACRIFICE OF BEING WORTHY OF JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 12, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.”…
TRUSTING IN DIVINE PROVIDENCE
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…
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…