Posts by Fr. Alex Igbozuruike
The 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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