Posts by Fr. Christian Amah
The Fourth Joyful Mystery—The Presentation. And Your Presentation!
In commemorating this annual feast of the presentation of the Lord in the temple, let us delve into the profound significance of presenting oneself before the Lord. The contemplation on the importance of Jesus being brought to the temple transcends mere adherence to religious duties. The events unfolding during Jesus’s presentation – exemplified by Simon’s…
Read MoreWhat Do You Say About Yourself?
One of the easiest habits to pick up is talking about other people. Often, we find ourselves just doing it without premeditation. While discussing other people might be an escape, and an easy way to feel better about oneself, it yields no result. If we spend as much time reflecting on who we are, we…
Read MoreResponding to the Call to be Alert
Today is the last day in the Church’s calendar. Looking at the Scripture readings and how they are arranged, we might say that today (the last day of the year according to the church’s calendar) is like the last day, hence the call to “beware” so as not to be taken unaware. What if today…
Read MoreALL SOULS: Praying for the Faithful Departed
Yesterday, we came together to celebrate the Saints, those remarkable individuals who have passed on and now bask in the glory of God’s presence. In our communion with the Saints, we seek their intercession through prayer. The assistance of the Saints, through their prayers, is invaluable. If earthly help has its place in our lives,…
Read MoreDo Not Despise the Little Ones
As we celebrate the Feast of the Guardian Angels, we are reminded of the precious gift that is the guardian angels sent by God to watch over us. In today’s gospel, we encounter a profound statement: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels…
Read MoreThe Parable of the Talents
Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on several occasions, used parables to illustrate the teachings of the Kingdom of God, shedding light on spiritual realities and their underlying principles. In today’s Gospel, Jesus presents the parable of the talents, where three individuals are entrusted with talents by their masters. These talents were not only monetary…
Read MoreThe Face and Veil of Moses
The thirty-fourth chapter of the book of Exodus tells the story of Moses meeting with God on the mountain. By this time, Moses had met with God a few times for various reasons at the bidding of the Lord. Something remarkable happened after Moses met with the Lord. The Scripture states that Moses’ face was…
Read MoreTo Speak for God
The Blessing and Reward of a Prophet. In today’s gospel, we read about rewards that await acts of generosity. Beyond being rewarded for a good deed, there seems to be a particular of blessing and reward bestowed on those who bless and or attend to the needs of a prophet. Who is a prophet? A…
Read MoreGod is Hungry
Jesus was hungry. He looked to a fig tree for some fruits but found none. So, He cursed the fig tree because it had no fruits on it. There was no fruit because it was not the season for bearing fruits. The fig tree withered as a result of Jesus’ curse upon it. Peter asked…
Read MoreChristians
“It was in Antioch that the disciples were first called Christians” (Acts 11:26). What makes one a Christian? To believe in the Lord Jesus Christ through the profession of the Faith and living the professed Faith. If someone asks what benefit there is to being a Christian- Our Lord responds: you become God’s very own,…
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