Posts by Fr. Alex Igbozuruike
Rediscovering the Beauty and Sacredness of Marriage
Today’s Gospel reading focuses our attention on marriage. It is the first sacrament instituted by God. This sacramental union of love between a man and a woman willed by God takes its origin from the book of Genesis. In Genesis 1: 26-27 we read: “God created man in his own image, in the image of…
Read MoreCalled to Be Witnesses of God’s Miracles
It is sometimes said that to whom much is given, much is expected. Being a Christian is a true grace, and a true blessing, but also a responsibility. As disciples of Christ, we have the responsibility to bear witness to him. It is therefore a matter of translating our experiences of faith with the Risen…
Read MoreDiscovering the Mystery of the Kingdom of God
During his public ministry, Jesus preached the Kingdom of God through words and actions. To help us reflect and meditate on the different facets of the mystery of the Kingdom, he used parables. In today’s Gospel, two parables are given to us: the parable of the sower and the mustard seed. Jesus Among Us The…
Read More104th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima, Portugal: A Call to Prayer and Penance!
Our Lady of the Rosary in Fatima The responsorial psalm today says: “The Lord has revealed to the nations his saving power.” These words of the psalmist resonate with today’s feast. While it is true that God’s revelation is totally and definitively achieved in the life of Christ Jesus, the mother Church considers some private…
Read MoreFrom Darkness to Light: The Spiritual Itinerary of Nicodemus
The encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus is one of the most astounding passages of the Gospel of John. Nicodemus, a Jewish scholar of the Law, came to Jesus by night. He has heard of Jesus and seen miracles he performed. So, he came to Jesus with a certain idea of him: “Rabbi, we know that…
Read MoreThe Right Attitude Before God and Men
In today’s Gospel (Luke 18:9-14), there are two attitudes regarding our basic convictions about God and towards others. I will reflect on those two attitudes. The attitude of the Pharisee: The Pharisee begins by giving thanks to God. This is certainly commendable. However, the reason for his thanksgiving is that he does not consider himself…
Read MoreWounded by Sin but Saved by God in Christ Jesus
Today, God continues to accompany us even as we struggle against the pandemic. At this moment of human history, let us remember that “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”.
Read MoreThe Whole Town was Gathered at the Door
Dear Brothers and Sisters, St Mark introduces us to the beginning of his Gospel with the public ministry of Jesus. He gives us a picture of how Christ carries out his mission, which is to proclaim the Good News. Leaving the synagogue, Jesus enters the house of Simon Peter. Jesus was informed of the illness…
Read MoreBearing Witnesses to Christ like John the Baptist
Dear brothers and sisters, this third Sunday of Advent is also called “Gaudet Sunday”, which means “Sunday of Joy”. The word of God invites us to enter already into the joy of the birth of our Saviour. The Gospel of St. John on this 3rd Sunday of Advent shares with us the testimony of John…
Read MoreA Call to Remain Vigilant, Prayerful and Focused on Jesus
As we approach the end of the liturgical year, the readings direct our attention towards the question of the return of Christ or the days of the Son of Man. Addressing his disciples Jesus speaks to them of the “day of the Son of Man”. The disciples were preoccupied by the knowledge of the time…
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