Month: May 2016
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WE BECOME WHAT WE EAT AND DRINK: HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST (YEAR C). Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem PhD
“Why do we eat and drink?” To this question, we can have as many answers as there are various individuals with their various approaches to food and drink. Some people may say that we eat and drink to settle our hunger and thirst. Some may say that we eat and drink so that we can […]
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THE MESSAGE OF THE TRI-UNITY: A HUMAN ATTEMPT TO UNDERSTAND A DIVINE MYSTERY Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
“How can something be ONE and THREE at the same time?” Put in a more dependable and practical way, “How can an entity be ONE and THREE at the same time?”. This question introduces us to the “greatest puzzle” of God which no human mind has being able to fully unravel. Even the greatest of […]
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THE PERSON, POWER, AND PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT REFLECTION FOR THE FEAST OF PENTECOST (YEAR C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
Once upon a time, a young lady who was having issues with her fiancé approached an older woman whom she considered prayerful to share the problem with her. The lady told the woman about the drinking habit of the fiancé and how it was becoming a big challenge for her to the extent that she […]
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“THAT WE MAY BE ONE” HOMILY FOR THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
There is power in unity or if you like in oneness. A single ant is equivalent to nothing in terms of belligerent attacks, but colonies of army ants could bring down any creature no matter how big and powerful. According to National Geographic, colonies of army ants are nature’s Mongol hordes and this is simply […]
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KEEPING UP WITH THE ASCENSION POWER HOMILY FOR THE ASCENSION THURSDAY Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD
Going up or ascending could be fun for instance flying in an aeroplane for those who do not have an issue with height. “To ascend” means to rise or move to a higher point, degree or rank. To make a transition from a lower level to a higher level. There is usually a great feeling of […]