The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC #1847), quoting St. Augustine affirms: “‘God created us without us: but he did not will to save us without us...
Author - Chinaka Justin Mbaeri
Mass Reflections, Weekday Homilies/ Reflections
REFLECTION FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK OF EASTER
We are quite familiar with the proverbial statement: “you are what you eat”. Needless to say that a balanced diet makes us stay healthy and alive, while improper or poor...
To the crowd searching for him at all cost in today’s Gospel (cf. Jn. 6:22-29), Jesus reacted, saying: “I tell you most solemnly, you are not looking for me because you...
Questions & Answers, Weekday Homilies/ Reflections
DID JESUS CONTRADICT HIMSELF WHEN HE SAID IN MATTHEW 5:22 NOT TO CALL OUR BROTHER ‘FOOL’, BUT ENDED UP CALLING OTHER PEOPLE ‘FOOLS’ IN OTHER PASSAGES OF THE SCRIPTURE?
The Key to understanding these teachings of Christ is to return to the context at which those words were used, and also employing the Greek language in revealing the...
Epidemics and Pandemics often remind us of our venerability and in most cases (when they are difficult to control), lead to despair and distrust in God. Relating this to...
The signs recorded in the Gospel of John reveal some very significant characterises of the power of Jesus, and they confirm His deity. The miracle of the multiplication...
Mass Reflections, Weekday Homilies/ Reflections
REFLECTION FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE SECOND WEEK OF EASTER
LIGHT VS DARKNESS The concept of light chasing away darkness is central to understanding Jesus and Christianity in general. Simeon the prophet was of the first Jews to...
Recalling a statement I made in yesterday’s reflection: “opening of our lives more fully to the Spirit of God is the journey of a lifetime, a journey we are asked to be...
Recently, when I was in my sitting room, a strong wind from the opened window blew over my desk, and all the papers on that desk scattered. Inasmuch as I didn’t...
Mass Reflections, Weekday Homilies/ Reflections
REFLECTION FOR SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY)
HIS MERCY ENDURES FOREVER (THE RICHNESS OF GOD’S MERCY) The image of the ‘Divine Mercy’ depicts two rays coming from Jesus’ chest: one pale ray and...
