REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 9, 2020 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus came toward them walking on the sea. When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to…
HOPE FOR THOSE IN NEED THROUGH FAITH
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 8, 2020 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA A man came up to Jesus, knelt down before him, and said, “Lord, have pity on my son, who is a lunatic and suffers severely; often he falls into fire, and often into water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not…
First Friday Mass: August 7, 2020
August 7, 2020 Mass: Live-Stream St. Augustine Church 3700 Callan Blvd. South San Francisco, CA 94080 Celebrant: Fr. Ray Reyes, Pastor, St. Augustine Concelebrant: Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA, Parochial Vicar, St. Paul of the Shipwreck Assisting: Deacon Ernie von Emster, Deacon, St. Charles Church, San Carlos Sponsored by: SF CCR Music by: Holy Spirit Music…
HOW FAR CAN YOU DENY YOURSELF TO CARRY YOUR CROSS?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 7, 2020 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 There is a very important word in this statement of Jesus. It’s the word “must.” Note that Jesus did not say that some of you may…
THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE TRANSFIGURATION
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 6, 2020 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother John, and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Mark 9:2-3 The Transfiguration is…
AN HUMBLE PLEAD WITH FAITH AND TRUST
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 5, 2020 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA But the woman came and did him homage, saying, “Lord, help me.” He said in reply, “It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps…
COURAGE TO SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 4, 2020 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Then his disciples approached and said to him, “Do you know that the Pharisees took offense when they heard what you said?” He said in reply, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. Let them alone; they are blind…
FAITH AND DOUBT
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 3, 2020 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 When the wind picks up and the waters rage around us in the storms of life, we easily…
TRANSFORMATION
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 2, 2020 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up…
THE SAD FRUIT OF HATE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY, August 1, 2020 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” Matt. 14: 8 What a sight and a bad day to say the least. St. John the Baptist was beheaded at the request of Salome, the daughter of Herodias. John was in…