Posts by Fr. Christian Amah
Matthew 8:8—A Special Prayer at Mass
“Lord, I am not worthy to have You under my roof, but only say the word and my servant shall be healed” (Matthew 8:8). These profound words, spoken by the centurion, are echoed in every Mass just before we receive the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. At every Mass, when we pray these…
Read MoreBaptized into His Death: Praying for All Souls
Today, we pray for the dead. We do this because, as Christians, we are in communion with the Saints and with those on their journey to sainthood. All Souls’ Day is important, not only because we remember the deceased, but also because it brings the reality of death to the forefront. It reminds us that…
Read MoreLet the Guardian Angels Guide You
Angels, divine messengers of God, captivate our hearts. Is that too broad a statement? Perhaps. But it is fair to say that most of us long for divine intervention, especially when life takes an unexpected turn. What we often call coincidences may actually be ‘God-incidents’—moments where God orchestrates or intervenes in ways that seem too…
Read MoreDemonstrating the Spirit and Power
St. Paul writes in the second chapter of his first letter to the Corinthian church about the centrality of God in his ministry. Before his journey to the church at Corinth, Paul had been to Athens, where he tried to convince the Athenians with several arguments—he engaged them from their perspective: “For as I went…
Read MoreHe Did Not Do Many Miracles Because of Their Unbelief
The struggle to maintain faith is a timeless issue; a universal human problem that even the most ardent Christians (Mark 9:24; John 20:27) can relate to. Throughout history, even during periods of unwavering faith among believers, there have always been those who grapple with unbelief. This challenge is not limited to certain people but is…
Read More“Do Two Walk Together Unless They Have Made an Appointment”?
Being steadfast in our agreements and covenant with God, a reflection on Amos 3:3. We read from Amos, an unconventional prophet, during the reign of Jeroboam II in Israel and Uzziah in Judah around 760 BC. A farmer and a shepherd by occupation, Amos was called by the Lord to denounce worldliness and announce the…
Read MoreThe Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ
A lot has been written on the Body and Blood of Christ, and it is for a good reason—our life depends on it! The Eucharist, as the Church teaches, is the source and summit of the Christian faith. As perennial as this understanding is, the need to constantly reflect on the depth of the mystery…
Read MoreRemaining in God’s Love
Today, as we commemorate the life of St. Athanasius, a man who exemplified unwavering faith in Christ, we are reminded of the importance of remaining in Christ. St. Athanasius’ life and his steadfast adherence to the authentic teachings of Christ and His Church serve as a powerful testament to the significance of this commitment. The…
Read MoreWhy Was Mary Magdalene Weeping at the Tomb of Christ?
In the gospel accounts, we read Mary Magdalene grieving at Jesus’ tomb in the early hours of the Resurrection morning. Her tears were not a lament for Jesus’ death; she had already come to terms with that reality. Instead, Mary wept because she found the tomb empty—Jesus’ body was no longer there. What could this…
Read MoreThe “living” (Livelihood) of the Father
I noticed a word used in the parable of the prodigal son that I should have paid more attention to. Many Bible translations say the prodigal son’s Father divided his “property” among his sons. The word translated as property is “βίον” from the word “βίος” (life, living). This word, “living” as used in this parable…
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