Posts by Fr. John Bosco Obiako
Jesus Escapes
Yesterday, the evangelist John told us in the Gospel: “So they picked up stones to throw at him; but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.” (Jn 8:59). Today, we read: “The Jews took up stones to stone Jesus… but he escaped from their hands.” (Jn 10: 31; 39). It is curious to…
Read MoreWasting Words in Prayer
Lent should be, first of all, a time of prayer, and the Church immediately wants to show us the prayer that should be our model: the one that Jesus taught his disciples to lead them into the New Way (or if you like religion) he brought. What is absolutely new in this religion is that…
Read MoreOur Lady of Lourdes
Today, we commemorate the optional memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Lourdes. This day also holds profound significance as the 33rd World Day of the Sick. This global event draws pilgrims from all corners of the world to the French town of Lourdes. There, they seek Mary’s intercession for their own healing or that…
Read MoreJesus Heals Everything
Today, we meditate on two important points from the Gospel of the day. The first is the healing that Jesus brings us. He is willing to touch even our infected body and soul to heal us. He heals everything. Yes, Jesus is not afraid to expose himself to contagion to free our hearts; he is…
Read MoreShared Burden
Today, we all live under the strain of hectic and demanding schedules. Our days are filled with countless demands and work that exhaust us by evening, leaving us anxious about what we couldn’t accomplish and what awaits us the next day. Additionally, there is mental fatigue, with overwhelming thoughts and accumulated tensions from the past…
Read MoreSCANDAL AND FRATERNAL CORRECTION
The Gospel passage of today offers us three concepts to ponder: scandal and fraternal correction. These two are connected in their essence by a third theme, which is faith. Correction It is an inevitable fact that, at one time or another, someone will scandalize us with their behavior: the heart of man is a great…
Read MoreLiberation From Evil Forces
Do you ever find yourself disturbed by the dark side of reality? I do, often. It is one of the truths of the interior life that we overlook sometimes: life is a spiritual battle. Sometimes, there exists a destructive force within each of us that tends to lead us to annihilation: depression, discouragement, exaltation, despondency,…
Read MoreBlessings and Woes
The evangelist Luke revisits the beautiful passage of the Beatitudes found in Matthew (5:2-12), simplifying it and adding four “woes” to the four blessings. Luke contrasts two lifestyles, turning our perspectives upside down. According to worldly logic, those who lead a comfortable life are considered blessed and fortunate, while Luke sees this as potentially disastrous…
Read MoreCrossing The Desert of Life
From time to time, life presents us with different forms of “deserts”, which can represent difficultand empty times we find ourselves in. There are deserts we face because life forces us to, andothers we enter by ourselves. These metaphorical deserts symbolize moments when we feeloverwhelmed and wish to disappear, often due to the burdens of…
Read MoreTerms of Reference on True Discipleship
When we buy some products, they usually come with a manual containing the “Instructions for Use” or “Terms of Reference”. It is always recommended to read the instructions carefully before use. If one wants to get the best out of the product purchased, one must be faithful to the instructions given by the manufacturers. Neglecting…
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