Privilege and responsibility always go hand in hand. The gospel speaks about the sign of Jonah. What is this sign of Jonah? God had asked Jonah in the first reading to preach repentance to the Gentiles (non-Jews) first. Jesus was affirming Jonah’s message. Salvation is not only for a particular tribe or nation. Second, the…
Month: February 2023
The Perfect Communication – February 28, 2023
Prayer is an “intercourse” with God; it is not dependent on the number of words spoken. The faith and assurance with which every word of prayer is spoken is what makes prayer effective. Our prayer should be backed up with the corresponding action – waiting, giving, fasting, sacrifice, loving, forgiving, believing, and not doubting. How…
God is Enough – February 26, 2023
Man shall not live by bread alone. What then do you live on? What is it that sustains your life today and instills in you the hope for a better future? Our life is dependent on God, whether or not we are in need. God does not allow us to be tempted beyond our strength,…
False Virtue – February 25, 2023
Living in denial is a terrible misfortune. No Christian should live his or her life as one who is so righteous that there is no need for Christ. Use your words today to make someone feel strong enough to go the extra mile in achieving more good for our world. Ask yourself these questions: –…
Fasting – February 24, 2023
Fasting is a form of self-denial. Christian fasting, however, should be borne out of love for God, and has to be accompanied with prayer. The essence of life is not what you own or have acquired, but how well you use what you have, which is given to you by God to add value, inspire,…
The Battlefield of the Mind – February 23, 2023
The greatest victory a man can have is to conquer himself. Every rising morning, we go into the battlefield – the battlefield of the mind. There, decisions are made, temptations are won or not, addictions are broken or not. To be able to conquer, one must place his trust in God, deny himself, and take…
Ash Wednesday – February 22, 2023
Reconcile yourself to God! Return to the Lord, your God!With fasting and weeping and contrition, return!Rend your heart; bare it open!Offer sacrifices of charity! Renew yourself with prayers!Return to your first love! – Fr. Clement ‘Sola Ajibolade
Trust Amidst Trials – February 21, 2023
As a child of God, prepare yourself for temptation. Cleanse your heart and be steadfast, open your ears and be obedient. Await God’s patience, cling to him and do not depart, that you may be wise in all your ways. Trials are sure, but we must learn to trust and hold God fast amidst the…
Everlasting Wisdom – February 20, 2023
The study of the word of God is the gateway to everlasting wisdom. For the word of God will be a lamp for our feet and a light on our path, says the book of Psalm. For it is wisdom to have faith in the word of God. Hence, the father cried, “I believe, help…
Perfection – February 19, 2023
True love for God is displayed in our ability of self-sacrifice to serve God and man, holiness of life, kindness to all, love for our enemies and total dependence on God to fight our cause. For we must be perfect as our heavenly father is perfect. – Fr. Clement ‘Sola Ajibolade
The Voice of God – February 18, 2023
Listening to Jesus and following his directions are actions that please God and are key ingredients for us as Christians. The voice of the world may be so loud and pleasing, but the voice of God, even though it is still and gentle, will always be the best voice. What will, however, make us listen…
The Language of Love – February 17, 2023
God has called us all from our different ethnicities, different languages, and different cultures to speak one language – the language of love. This language is a mandate for all of us: love for God and his Christ and love for our neighbour. For when we love God and his Christ, we are not ashamed…
The Evening Chapel 