WHAT IS IT ABOUT BARNABAS?
Thursday, June 11, 2020. Memorial of St Barnabas. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) Acts 11:21-26,13:1-3; Matt.10:7-13 The expression, “the cup is either half full or half empty, depending on one’s perspective” has…
STOP HOBBLING!
Wednesday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. Year II. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) I Kings 18:20-39; Matthew 5:17-19 Have you ever met persons who find it difficult to make decisions? They are much more annoying than those who…
HAPPINESS
Monday of the Tenth Week in Ordinary Time. Year II. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) 1 Kings 17:1-6; Matthew 5:1-12 So many years ago I had a Rector in the major seminary; someone who taught me how to be REAL. He would always say…
HOLY TRINITY, ONE GOD!
“God is not something vague…He is tangible; He is not abstract but has a name: “God is love.” Pope Francis. Most African Traditional Religions believe there is a supreme God who works with other intermediary deities or gods. He is conceived as creator of…
THE LOVERS OF YOUR LAW HAVE PEACE!
Friday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary. Year II (St Boniface, Bishop & Martyr). Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) 2 Tim. 3:10-17; Ps.119; Mark 12:35-37 Today’s first reading has so many themes. Paul continues to address…
THE FUEL CALLED LOVE!
Thursday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Year II. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) 2 Tim. 2:8-15; Mark 12:28-34 Imagine the world without love; preachers preaching out of force of habit, not out of love for God or for His…
DON’T BE A BACKROW CHRISTIAN
Wednesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary. Year II (St Charles Lwanga and Companions – Martyrs of Uganda). Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) 2 Tim. 1:1-3,6-12; Mark 12:18-27 There are those who never take front rows anywhere.…
NEW LIFE!
Tuesday of the Ninth Week in Ordinary Time. Year II. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese)2 Peter 3: 12-15a. 17-18; Mark 12:13-17 In my seminary days, we were taught a song – New Life. This song is a beautiful reminder that God is…
THE NEW EVE
Monday after Pentecost (Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church). Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) Gen.3:9-15,20; John 19:25-34 Mater Ecclesiae (Mother of the Church) is not a new title for Mary in Catholic Mariology. It was…
THE POWER TO RENEW!
Pentecost Sunday. Year A. Reflection by Rev Fr Oselumhense Anetor (Uromi Diocese) Acts 2:1-11; Ps.104:1-34; 1 Cor.12:3-7,12-13; John 20:19-23 As I reflect on the Feast of Pentecost, I think about the unction to speak in a language that everyone can…