Posts by Fr. Sylvanus Amaobi
The Solemnity of 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 MoreLet Us Be Faithful as God is Faithful
MOSES’ BIRTH AND DELIVERANCE: In the first reading, we hear the story of the birth of Moses and how his mother made a conscious effort to hide and preserve him for three months to avoid being killed by Pharaoh. But when she could hide him no longer, she prepared a papyrus basket with bitumen and…
Read MoreThe Wisdom of God
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The Wisdom of God in Creation Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, the Triune God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, the three Persons in one…
Read MoreMissionary Exhortations
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Paul’s Words of Exhortation Paul and his companion continued on their missionary journey. They arrived at Perga in Pamphylia. From Perga, they reached Antioch in Pisidia. They entered the synagogue on Sabbath, and…
Read MoreBe Not a Betrayer: Do Not Follow Judas
In the Gospel reading for this Tuesday of Holy Week, Jesus Christ was deeply troubled and expressed that one of His apostles would betray Him. He said, “I say to you, one of you will betray me.” The apostles were at a loss as to who the betrayer would be. Master, who is it? John…
Read MoreBeing An Obedient Child
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). An obedient child is one who does his or her parents’ will and respects and honors them. He or she is always of good behavior and follows instructions as given by his or…
Read MoreThe Consequences of Disobedience
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The Sin of Disobedience Sin makes the sinner ashamed and afraid. Of course, the common slogan is “the guilty are afraid.” The sin of Adam and Eve was a sin of disobedience to…
Read MoreLike Us and Our Redeemer and Healer
The Lord Jesus Christ, our healing, redemption, and salvation. Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). We just ended the Christmas season, which was the celebration of the Nativity or the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is known…
Read MoreRejoice and Shout for Joy: The Lord Promises
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The 3rd Sunday of Advent is called ‘the Gaudete Sunday,’ the Rejoice Sunday, or Joyful Sunday. The days are joyful because the coming of the savior of the world is imminent and very…
Read MoreLet Us Love One Another
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). In the first reading, addressing the chosen Lady, St John reiterated to her the importance of keeping to the commandment of love of neighbor. He tells her, “Let us love one another.” This…
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