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…
THE DOUBTS AND FAITH OF THOMAS THE APOSTLE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 3, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Put your finger here and see my hands and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.” Thomas answered and said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you come to…
First Friday Mass, July 2, 2021
JESUS’ CALL ON SINNER, NOT THE RIGHTOUS!
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 2, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Matt. 9:12-13 The call of Matthew, the tax…
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…
WHAT IS YOUR PRIORITY WHEN YOU PRAY?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY July 1, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA After entering a boat, Jesus made the crossing, and came into his own town. And there, people brought to him a paralytic lying on a stretcher. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.” Matt. 9:1-2…
THE HEALING OF THE DEMONIACS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 30, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA The swineherds ran away, and when they came to the town, they reported everything, including what had happened to the demoniacs. Thereupon the whole town came out to meet Jesus, and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their district. Matt. 8:33-34…
THE PILLARS OF THE CHURCH: PETER & PAUL
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 29, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA “And so, I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on…
JESUS IS THE ANSWER – TOUCH HIM!
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 27, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA She said, “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.” Mk. 5:28 There is great power in touch. The woman’s desire in our gospel reference today was to touch Jesus. Her desire to touch was propelled by faith in the healing power…
TOUCHED BY JESUS/GRACE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 26, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus entered the house of Peter, and saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. He touched her hand, the fever left her, and she rose and waited on him. Matt. 8:14-15 Jesus touched and cured Peter’s mother-in-law because it was our infirmities…
THE HOMAGE OF THE LEPER & JESUS
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 25, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Matt. 8:1-4 Leprosy in ancient times was often looked upon as external manifestation of…
SANCTIFIED FOR A UNIQUE ROLE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 24, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA All who heard these things took them to heart, saying, “What, then, will this child be?” For surely the hand of the Lord was with him. The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the desert until the day of…
THE NARROW GATE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 22, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are…
HOW MUCH DO WE JUDGE OTHERS?
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 21, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus said to his disciples: “Stop judging, that you may not be judged. For as you judge, so will you be judged, and the measure with which you measure will be measured out to you. Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s…
TRUSTING IN JESUS ABILITY TO CALM THE STORMS IN OUR LIFE
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 20, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. They woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”…
A CALL TO A SINGULAR DEVOTION TO GOD
REFLECTION FOR TODAY June 19, 2021 By Fr. Andrew Ibegbulem, OSA Jesus said to his disciples: “No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Matt. 6:24 This is an all-encompassing command from Jesus…