Reflections
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A Texts: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thess 2:7b-9,13; Matt 23:1-12
THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A Texts: Malachi 1:14b-2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thess 2:7b-9,13; Matt 23:1-12 By Fr. Augustine Agwulonu, OP. Expositions and Messages from the readings: The first reading declares and proclaims God as the greatest of all kings. The Nations of the world revere his name. The people prostrate before him in adoration, in reverence, and in worship. However, the “priests” are engaging in false teaching thereby leading the people astray. The Lord accuses them of violating the covenant.…
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A Texts: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thess 1.1-5b; Matt 22:15-21
TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A. Texts: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thess 1.1-5b; Matt 22:15-21 By Fr. Augustine Agwulonu, OP Messages from the Scripture Texts According to the Prophet Isaiah, the Lord, our God is proactive as he manifests his goodness, provides for, and arranges all things for the wellbeing of his children whom he calls by name each, even before they get to know him. Paul expresses gratitude to God for the positive response of the faithful in Thessalonica, “with…