Vincent ArisukwuASCENSION: JESUS IS EVER PRESENT NO MATTER HOW YOU FEELJesus’ ascension is for the disciples, another disappointment, the first being his crucifixion and death. It’s 40 days and the disciples...
Vincent Arisukwu6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER: THE DILEMMA OF LOVE We mistakenly presume that love is something we can give as it pleases us. We hear expressions such as, “He doesn’t deserve my love.”...
Vincent Arisukwu5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER: FROM BEING SPIRITUAL TO BEING FRUITFULThe word “remain” appears several times in the readings of this weekend. It is a strong verb which also means abide, cling, dwell,...
Vincent ArisukwuJan 30, 20216 minFOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, 2021: TRUTH IS THE NEW TEACHING WITH AUTHORITY“Mommy, who broke the baby?” The teaching of Jesus is described as a “new teaching with authority” for several reasons. It is...
Vincent ArisukwuJan 23, 20215 minTHIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: THE URGENCY OF THE KINGDOM AND THE CALL TO REPENTANCEWe see the call for urgency in today’s readings. Nineveh, a great city, notorious for its sinful attitude, provokes God’s anger. The...
Vincent ArisukwuJan 10, 20216 minTHE BAPTISM OF THE LORD: BAPTIZED INTO GOD’S LOVEThe greatest days of our lives are three: our conception (the act of being brought forth by God’s love from nothingness into existence),...
Vincent ArisukwuJan 2, 20215 minEPIPHANY OF THE LORD: SEARCHING LIKE THE MAGIThe solemnity of the Epiphany explains the revelation of Christ to the Gentiles and to the world. Strange elements in the gospel help to...
Vincent ArisukwuJan 2, 20215 minSOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD: SILENCE CONTEMPLATES THE FACE OF GOD.On this first day of the year, we are invited to meditate on the gentle, humble, contemplative spirit of Mary as the mother of God. She...