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What does Christian discipleship entail?

Homily for 22nd Sunday in Ordinary time year A 2014 Few weeks ago, a parishioner came to me thanking for my prayers for her son. She was very thankful because as she said, her son’s mental health has been restored to its original health. I said to her: ‘It’s not me who’s done it. It’s […]

Friendship with God

Homily for 21st Sunday in Ordinary time 2014  While reflecting on the gospel today, I was confronted by the question of Jesus: ‘Who do you say I am?’ I realized this is not only a question addressed to Peter but also to me. Yes I believe that Christ is my Lord and Saviour, but there […]

Christ: Comfort to the afflicted and affliction to the comfortable

Homily for 20th Sunday in Ordinary time 2014 One of the many things I love about Jesus is that he not only comforts the afflicted, he also afflicts the comfortable. I really felt it as I read and reflected on the gospel of today. See, I have grown comfortable with the Jesus who always listens […]

Meeting God halfway- a way to go

Homily 19th Sunday A 2014 A teenage boy had just got his driver’s license and inquired of his father as to when they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he’d make a deal with his son: ‘You bring your grades up, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut. […]