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FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA: “YOU ARE GOD’S BUILDING” (1 Cor. 3:9)
Personal Witness: Encountering the Lateran Basilica Earlier this year, I was in Rome for the funeral rites of Pope Francis, and one of the profound moments during that pilgrimage was visiting the Lateran Basilica —the Mother and Head of all churches in the world. I was struck by its beauty, its history, and its sacred atmosphere. Today’s feast is a reminder that the Church is not just a building—it’s us . The Lateran Basilica is the Mother Church because it symbolizes the un
ALL SOULS’ DAY HOMILY: IN THE HANDS OF A MERCIFUL GOD
Today, we gather in prayerful remembrance of all the faithful departed. The Church, in her maternal wisdom, pauses to intercede for souls who have gone before us, trusting in the boundless mercy of God. It can be asked whether All Souls’ Day is a day of despair, of mourning, or of grief for those who have died. Rather, it is a day of hope — a hope anchored in Christ’s victory over death and His promise of eternal life. My personal feeling is that All Souls offers me some hope
30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: CONVICED OF THEIR OWN RIGHTEOUSNESS: WHEN PRAYER READS LIKE A RESUME
Self-Worth, Not Self-Worship: Understanding Narcissism The word “narcissism” has become popular in modern society—typically in a negative sense. It originates from the Greek myth when Narcissus falls in love with his own reflection in a pool of water. Narcissism is an exaggerated obsession with self, often at the expense of others. In today’s gospel, Jesus uses the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector to expose this kind of spiritual narcissism. The Pharisee exalts h
Vincent Arisukwu
Oct 19, 20243 min read
29TH SUNDAY: WHAT DO YOU WISH ME TO DO FOR YOU?
I have wondered why this question appears twice in the same chapter (10:36,51) of Mark’s gospel and what Jesus intends for his followers...
Vincent Arisukwu
Sep 28, 20244 min read
26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: OUR JEALOUSIES WON'T PREVENT DIVINE SURPRISES
Two parallel incidents are presented in the readings of this weekend: A young man quickly told Moses that two elders, Eldad and Medad,...
Vincent Arisukwu
Aug 31, 20244 min read
22ND SUNDAY: KEEPING THE HEART CLEAN
The heart occupies a significant role in the anatomy of human existence. It is the central pump and powerhouse that circulates the blood....
Vincent Arisukwu
Aug 17, 20245 min read
20TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: JESUS, THE TRUE LIVING BREAD
As we make the homestretch on the Bread of Life discourse in John Ch. 6, let’s reflect on the meaning of the word “life or living” as...
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