Posts by Fr. Sylvanus Amaobi
Fidelity 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.…
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…
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