August 2026

I’ve sometimes had problems with outcomes after I resigned myself to someone doing something right, only to find they failed to do so. Today’s first reading echoes such a situation, but positively, after the Prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 20:7-9) felt deceived by God, even though he had submitted his will to being so “duped.” Nevertheless, despite […]

When we live with a sense of purpose, we see our lives and responsibilities differently. In this weekend’s Bible passages, even with eventual recognition, the contrasting experiences of Shebna and Eliakim in the first reading (Isaiah 22:19-23) remind us that positions, privileges, and opportunities are ultimately entrusted to us for a purpose. Shebna loses his

God seems to be proclaiming through the outstretched arms of Jesus Christ on the Cross a message that knows no bounds of race, nationality, culture, or social position (John 12:32). Long before the coming of Christ, Isaiah announced this universal invitation when it was declared that foreigners who join themselves to the Lord and remain

Although I was never particularly a fan of him, Dino Melaye’s (a Nigerian politician) well-known statement captures an important truth about prophetic witness: “If you speak, you are killed; if you don’t speak, you get killed too.” These words, which were not an invitation to seek suffering, serve as a reminder that silence in the

Deep within every human heart is an enduring desire for life, nourishment, and fulfillment. This longing hugely explains why not only humans but all living creatures instinctively seek what sustains their existence. We naturally gravitate toward whatever promises satisfaction and peace, holding fast to their sources for as long as possible.  In line with these