Posts by Fr. Sylvanus Amaobi
I 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.…
Read MoreWitnessing For Christ
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). You Will Be My Witnesses “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends…
Read MoreOur 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 Assumption of 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’s Mercy Endures Forever
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The Healing of Hezekiah, an Act of God’s Mercy God shows His children His blessings, love, and mercy in various ways. It could be a prosperous and healthy life, a gracious heart that…
Read MoreYour Father, Who Sees in Secret, Will Repay You
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Jesus Instructs His Disciples In the gospel reading of today, Jesus gave His disciples directives about performing righteous deeds. Righteous deeds here are all-encompassing. The foremost directive is “take care not to perform…
Read MoreThe Apostles: Our Example of Resilience and Courage
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24) Missionary Zeal and Hardship In the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 14:21-27), Paul and Barnabas continued their missionary activity of preaching the good news to different cities. They returned…
Read MoreThe Passion and Death of Our Lord Jesus Christ
He Died To Save Us Today is Good Friday. On this day, the Church wants us to contemplate and reflect on the passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In one of the catechism classes for first Holy Communion children, a child innocently asked me, “Father, why do we call it Good Friday since…
Read MoreA Season of Repentance and Reconciliation
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). It is Lenten season. It is the season the Church calls us to reflect deeply on the sufferings, passion, and death of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary. During the…
Read MoreThe Value of Trials and Temptation
Dear brothers and sisters, “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). The Value of Trials and Temptation Trials, tribulations, and temptations come our way often in life. They are difficult experiences and problems that confront us daily. Primarily, trials and temptations are situations of…
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