BEYOND THE JORDAN EVENT Reflection for the Baptism of the Lord    Rev. Fr. Bonnie Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.                           

The religious ritual of baptism which John popularized has no clear mention in the Old Testament. However, St. Peter helps us understand that Noah’s event was suggestive of baptism, where eight people were saved through water. He further says: “And…

HOW TO BE TRULY GREAT

Reflection for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B)                                                         Rev. Fr. Bonnie Nkem Anusiem Ph.D. Why do people engage in competitions? There could be many answers, but at the base of all the possible reasons is the desire…

Conquering the “stop them” and “not one of us” Attitudes! Reflection for the 26th Sunday in ordinary time (year B). Rev. Fr. Bonnie Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.

We live in a world that is broadly segmented into groups. Psychologists would take the idea further to what they refer to as “us vs. them” mentality, which refers to the notion of perceiving oneself as a member of a…

HOW TO DO A GOOD LENT A LENTEN INSPIRATION Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.

The Lenten period is here again, and many people are still having a hard time understanding what the season entails. Some people may have some ideas, but they may not yet understand the season’s entire essence. This reflection would give…

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THE EXPLICATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS OF THE TRANSFIGURATION. REFLECTION FOR THE FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD. Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem PhD

Originally posted on Fr Bonnie's Reflections:
“He must have lit up the sky that day on the mountain, what we call the transfiguration. Jesus on the mountaintop unveiled a foretaste of heaven and glory. Light filled him so that…

NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS (DAY TWO)