Michelangelo Buonarroti (March 6, 1475 – February 18, 1564) was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists...
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RECONCILED BY DEATH: THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI) YEAR C JUNE 22, 2025 (R. 1: Genesis 14: 18-20; Psalm 110: 1, 2, 3, 4; R. 2: 1Corinthians 11: 23-26; Gospel: Luke 9: 11b-17) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
A man and his wife had a disagreement. They stopped talking to each other. Eventually, they separated, and the man went to live in a different city. They had an only...
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AT LAST WE SEE THE LIGHT! BACCALAUREATE MASS AT ACADEMY OF OUR LADY OF PEACE SAN DIEGO ON MAY 20, 2025 (R. 1: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 119; R. 2: Ephesians 2:4-10; Gospel: Matthew 6:22-34) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
In 1940, during World War II, London was under siege. Every night, bombers roared overhead, dropping bombs on homes, hospitals, schools, and churches. Families took...
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MADE TO LOVE AND BE LOVED: THE MOST HOLY TRINITY YEAR C ON JUNE 15TH, 2025 (R. 1: Proverbs 8:22-31; Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; R. 2: Romans 5:1-5; Gospel: John 16:12-15) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
One Sunday morning, a little girl was drawing with crayons in the pew during Mass. Her mother asked her, “What are you drawing?” she whispered, “I am drawing God.” Her...
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FROM FEAR TO FIRE:PENTECOST SUNDAY YEAR C, ON JUNE 8, 2025 (R. 1: Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104: 1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34; R. 2: 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13; Gospel: John 20:19-23) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Today we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church, the day the Holy Spirit came in wind and fire and changed everything. One of the most recent...
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PRESENT IN A NEW WAY! THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD YEAR C ON SUNDAY JUNE 1, 2025 (R. 1: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9; R. 2: Ephesians 1:17-23 or Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Gospel: Luke 24:46-53) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Have you ever had to say a hard goodbye? Maybe you dropped your child off at college. Or hugged a loved one at the airport. Or stood at the bedside of a loved one...
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HOW IS YOUR UPPER ROOM? 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C ON MAY 25, 2025 (R. 1: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; R. 2: Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23; Gospel: John 14:23-29) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
In 1940, during World War II, London was under siege. Every night, bombers roared overhead, dropping bombs on homes, hospitals, schools, and churches. Families took...
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RECEIVE IT! REMEMBER IT!! REPEAT IT!!! 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C ON MAY 18, 2025 (R. 1: Acts 14:21-27; Psalm 145:8-13; R. 2: Revelation 21:1-5a; Gospel: John 13:31-33a, 34-35) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Today is already the Fifth Sunday of Easter. However, the Church invites us to reflect on what happened on the night of the Thursday before Easter Sunday. After Jesus...
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WHAT A MISSED OPPORTUNITY! 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C, ON MAY 11, 2025 (R1: ACTS 13:14, 43-52; PS. 100: 1-3, 5; R2: REVELATION 7: 9, 14b-17; GOSPEL: JOHN 10:27-30) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
I read a story online of a man named George who worked a demanding job on Wall Street. One evening, rushing home late from the office, he missed a phone call from his...
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BUT THE KING OF KINGS IS ALSO HERE! 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR C ON MAY 4, 2025 (R. 1: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Psalm 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; R. 2: Revelation 5:11-14 Gospel: John 21:1-19) FR EMMANUEL INEDU OCHIGBO
Henry VIII was King of England from April 21, 1509, until his death on January 28, 1547. He married Catherine of Aragon. After many years with only one surviving child...