Monthly Archives: January 2014

Drawing energy from constant conversion: A homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Fr. Nnamdi Moneme OMV

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. January 26th 2014 Is 8:23-9:3; 1Cor 1:10-13,17; Mt 4;12-23 Drawing energy from constant conversion “At once they left their nets and followed Him.” When I made inquiries about joining the Oblates of the Virgin Mary … Continue reading →

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A truly throwaway culture: A homily for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Fr. Nnamdi Moneme OMV

2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 19, 2014 Is 9:1-6; Eph 1:3-6, 15-18; Mt 18:1-5, 10 A truly throwaway culture Pope Francis recently described abortion as a manifestation of a throwaway culture. His words made me think, “What exactly are … Continue reading →

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The obedience that opens heaven: A homily for the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Fr. Nnamdi Moneme OMV

Feast of the Lord’s Baptism. January 12, 2014 Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17 The obedience that opens the heavens A few years ago, while walking to the train station in Chicago on a wintery afternoon, a lady approached … Continue reading →

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Entering into the Epiphany joy: A homily for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Fr. Nnamdi Moneme OMV

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. January 5th 2014 Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2-3,5-6; Mt 2:1-12 “When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled.” As a young member of the Blue Army of our Lady of Fatima society in … Continue reading →

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