Posts by Fr. Alex Igbozuruike
From the Unknown God to the Spirit of Truth
In today’s first reading, we reflect on one of Paul’s most famous missionary journey experiences. Before arriving in Athens, Paul had been in Berea, where the Jews welcomed him into the city. Acts 17: 11 says that the “Bereans examined the Scripture every day to see if what Paul said was true.” Many of the…
Read MoreWitnessing to Christ Today with a New Heart
Courage that Does Not Come from Ourselves: Witnessing to Christ can sometimes cost us more than we expect. For many believers, it has brought misunderstanding, rejection, and even persecution. Yet one truth should console us: Christ, who entrusted this mission to His followers, never abandons them. We may know this in theory, but when trials…
Read MoreCome Home to the God Who Loves Freely
Beloved in Christ, as Christians, a good knowledge of the Hebraic origin of our faith will make you appreciate more the message contained in the Sacred Scriptures. There is a word in the Hebrew Bible that stops me every time I encounter it. It is the very first word of our passage from Hosea. It…
Read MoreUnited and Healed by God’s Covenant Love
Dear Brothers and Sisters, today’s Scripture readings take us to the deep reason why humanity continues to suffer division and brokenness. Surely, we experience moments of graces and of divine presence. But we also realize that our personal and collective lives carry the marks of broken promises and unfaithfulness to the divine covenant. One of…
Read MoreNew Life Begins When We Surrender to God
Dear Friends in Christ, today’s first reading speaks of barrenness, a reality many couples still face today. When I began reading and meditating on it, my mind turned to God’s first command to humanity, often referred to as the “Creation Mandate”: “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth…” (Cfr Genesis 1:28). This command is both…
Read MoreFrom Transfiguration to Transformation: Accepting the Restoring Fire.
Dear Sisters and Brothers, we have reached a turning point in this Advent Season. As the Second Week draws to a close, we are gradually moving toward the feast of the Nativity. Spiritual vigilance calls us to recognize a subtle danger in the middle of our Advent journey. We may settle into the rhythm of…
Read MoreLet God Surprise You: Recognizing the Kingdom in Unexpected Ways
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, the Word of God today invites us to open our hearts to the very mystery of God’s presence in our lives. The first reading from the Book of Wisdom paints an image of divine wisdom as a living spirit, full of light and goodness. She is close and active:…
Read MoreWho will you serve? The Sign of Jonah or the Choice of Faith
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Grace and Peace to You from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! Today’s readings place two paths right before us. One is our true calling in God, our real identity. The other is the path that we often take; the temptation of asking for signs and insisting…
Read MoreBy His Wounds We Have Been Healed: Living Mercy in a Wounded World
Sisters and Brothers in Christ, today’s Scripture readings take us on journey into the transformative power of Divine Mercy. In his letter to Timothy, St Paul shows us what mercy can do with the heart of a sinner. In the Gospel, Jesus reminds His followers of their essential mission: to bear good fruit and build…
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Reconciliation
Living with a Sense of Responsibility: Today’s Gospel gives us a path for living together with honesty, care, and a deep sense of responsibility for one other. At the heart of Jesus’ message is relationship, a call to fraternal communion, even when that communion is tested by hurt or misunderstanding. The First Step: A Personal…
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