As many of you know, one of the most popular category of books is “Biography” The evidence for this is the amount of shelf space devoted to them – whether that be in a bookstore or in a public library – shelf after shelf after shelf filled with stories about the lives of real people. […]
October 3, 2021 : Homily – 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Bumper-stickers or short written statements on passenger cars especially taxis and privately owned public transports are the order of the day in the third world, especially my country Ghana. Even some houses and door post have them displayed. Some of the words or statements are words of exhortation or thought provoking statements while others are
September 26, 2021: Homily-26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
“They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest.” Those of us of a certain age remember a time when Muhammad Ali was probably the most famous person in the world. Back then, you could show his picture to people in virtually any country on earth, in towns large and small,
September 19, 2021: Homily- 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, priest and martyr, and Saint Paul Chong Hasang, catechist and martyr, and their companions, martyrs Reading I Ezr 1:1-6 In the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord inspired King Cyrus of
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Cornelius, pope and martyr, and Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr Reading I 1 Tm 4:12-16 Beloved: Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Until I arrive, attend to the reading, exhortation, and teaching.
Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Saint Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs Read More »
Readings for the Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the Church Reading I 1 Tm 2:1-8 Beloved: First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and
Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Read More »
Jesus rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan. “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.” Every once in a while I’ll do something that makes me pause and brings a smile to my face. Sometimes that “thing” is a gesture. Sometimes it’s something I just said. Sometimes it’s the
September 12,2021: Homily- 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Read More »