Posts by Fr. Sylvanus Amaobi
The Memorial of our Lady of Sorrows
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Mary, A True Disciple of Jesus Christ Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. This feast grew in popularity in the 12th Century, even though it was celebrated under…
Read MoreThe Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The Dogma of Assumption The Church teaches that “when the course of her earthly life was finished, Immaculate Virgin Mary was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the…
Read MoreGod Meant it for Good, An Act of Divine Providence
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). A Sincere Act of Forgiveness The first reading from the book of Genesis presents to us the story of Joseph’s reassurance of the brothers of his forgiveness towards them. Joseph’s brothers had come…
Read MoreRighteousness And Reconciliation
In the Gospel, Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness surpasses that of the Scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter into the kingdom of heaven. To be righteous is to obey the commandments of God for the sake of the love of God. It is to be right and pleasing in the sight of…
Read MoreContinuing the Missionary Activities
After Paul’s vision where he was implored to “come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9), Paul and his companions sailed from Troas, making a straight run for Samothrace, to Neapolis and Philippi, a district of Macedonia, to continue in the missionary work of preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here, Paul met a…
Read MoreGo into the Whole World and Proclaim the Gospel
Our Lord has Risen The Joy of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ is in the air. The euphoria is palpable. The Jews thought Jesus Christ’s passion and death would be the end of Him and His mission. But to the glory of God, it did not go as they planned and wished. Alleluia!…
Read MoreFidelity to Divine Law
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The law given to the people of Israel was the stipulation in the ratification of the bilateral covenant relationship between God and them. God had established a covenant with His people, Israel, at…
Read MoreCalled To Be Light to the Nations
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The Servant of Yahweh The first reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah talks about the servant of Yahweh through whom the Lord will manifest his glory and whom He will make…
Read MoreThe Lord Restores His People
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Hope in God’s Promises In the first reading, Isaiah gives a message of faith and hope for the desolate children of God. The barren one and the deserted wife are asked to shout…
Read MoreI Stand at the Door and Knock
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). God is an All-knowing God One of the attributes of God is Omniscience. God is an omniscient being. This means that God knows everything and sees everything; therefore, He is an all-knowing God.…
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