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THE RICH MAN’S ATTITUDE AND THE LAZARUS SYNDROME
Reflection for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)
Rev. Fr. Bonnie Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.There are many stories about beggars around the world who fake it to make it. One young man in India could twist his limbs to various awkward shapes and positions to attract the sympathy of unsuspecting people who end up patronizing him with monetary donations. It is believed that he acquired a lot money from […]
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THE POOR IN GOD’S DESIGN
Reflection for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) Rev. Fr. Bonnie Nkem Anusiem Ph.D. There is a story about a rich and influential man who took his only son to a farm where the majority of the poor people in the region live. His intention was for his son to appreciate how lucky […]
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THE BENEFITS OF THE GOOD SHEEP MENTALITY
Reflection for the Fourth Sunday Easter (Year C) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D. Once upon a time, a wise man was asked by the kingmakers in his kingdom to become the new king after the death of their king. To the amazement of all, he turned down the offer. When he was asked why […]
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HOW TO OVERCOME THE TEMPTER
Reflection for the First Sunday of Lent Rev. Fr. Bonnie Nkem Anusiem Ph.D. Temptation refers to the allurement or enticement to do something that falls outside the scope of right conduct or moral expectations. From the spiritual perspective, temptation is an occasion that precedes a sinful act or omission. One of the truths that […]
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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 baptism, which this prefigured, now saves you-not as a removal of dirt from the body, […]
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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 to establish greatness in contrast to others. There seems to be something in our defective […]
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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 group that is better than an alternate group based on some distinguishing factors like religion, […]
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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 us a more profound comprehension of the Lenten season and how we can make the […]
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THE LORD SUPPLIES ALL YOUR NEEDS!
HOMILY FOR THE 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A) Rev. Fr. Bonnie Nkem Anusiem Ph.D There is no living person on earth that could boast of not needing anything; at least everyone needs air. Sometimes when people say there is no need for something, they mean that there is an option with […]
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WE CAN BREATHE AND BE TOGETHER:TIMELESS LESSONS FROM THE HOLY TRINITY: A REFLECTION FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE HOLY TRINITY
Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D. One reality that has eluded complete human comprehension and clarity is the doctrine of the Holy Trinity, which is the language all Christians speak. It states that there is One God who subsists in three co-equal, co-eternal, and con-substantial Divine Persons. Put in another way; God is One (in […]
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BROKENNESS MEETS THE BREAKING OF BREAD! HOMILY FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR A) Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.
Have you ever been broken by something or someone to the extent that life appears unbearable and hopeless for you? Recently, I was listening to the story of a lady during this coronavirus siege. With teary eyes, she said that four people in her life had been infected by the virus: her husband, her parents, […]
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LIFE WITHOUT DIVINE MERCY IS MESSY! REFLECTION FOR THE DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY. Rev. Fr. Boniface Nkem Anusiem Ph.D.
“Life is messy without Divine Mercy”