REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 11, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out. Jn. 19:33-34 Today we celebrate the solemnity of the…
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THE DAMAGE ANGER DOES
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 10, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, you shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his brother,…
THE HIGHER CALLING
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 9, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or…
A CALL TO BE SALT OF THE EARTH ANFD LIGHT FOR THE WORLD
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 8, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of…
THE BEATITUDE: THE RADICAL TEACHING OF JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 7, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 5:1-3 Jesus wants…
CORPUS CHRISTI
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 6, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, “Take it; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said…
THE HUMILITY AND GENEROSITY OF THE WIDOW
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 5, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. Mk. 12:41-42 The story of the…
HOW LIMITED IS YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF JESUS?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 4, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA As Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said, “How do the scribes claim that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, inspired by the Holy Spirit, said: The Lord said to my lord, ‘Sit at my right hand until I…
THE NEED FOR AN OPEN HEART TO UNDERSTAND
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 3, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA And when Jesus saw that he answered with understanding, he said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask him any more questions. Mk. 12:34 Our gospel reference today forms part of the is the…
THE SCRUPULOSITY AND RIGIDITY OF THE SADDUCEES
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 2, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and put this question to him, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us, ‘If someone’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for…
THE NEED FOR DIVINE WISDOM
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 1, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not? Should we pay or should we not pay?” Knowing their hypocrisy he said to them, “Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius to look at.” Mk. 12:14-15 Jesus sees beyond…
THE JOY OF THE VISITATION
REFLECTION FOR TODAY May 31, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit,…
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY
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…
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…
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…