This weekend, I am centering my reflections on the short but profound letter of St. Paul to Philemon. This letter is the second reading of the 23rd Sunday in the Ordinary Time, Cycle C (09/7/25). It is one of the briefest writings in the Bible, yet it carries a depth that far outweighs its length. […]
The Fraternity We Have & Share. 09/07/25. Chima Offurum. Read More »
Part of our calling as disciples of Jesus Christ is to help draw people closer to God. We live out this mission in many ways by offering our time, treasures, and talents daily, and striving to be good to ourselves and others. Like Peter and the other apostles, God has called us to become “fishers
Thursday in Week Twenty-two of the Ordinary Time. 09/04/25. Chima Offurum. Read More »
We began reading from the letter of St. Paul to the Colossians today. At the heart of this beautiful letter is St. Paul’s deep sense of gratitude for the people he was writing to. In today’s passage, he expresses his thanks for their generosity and reminds them that such generosity bears fruit not only for
The Memorial of Pope St. Gregory the Great. 09/03/25. Chima Offurum. Read More »
One episode in the gospel of Matthew (see 11:28-30), which inspired today’s gospel acclamation, points to the tender invitation from Jesus about humility and rest for the soul. In this passage, Jesus summoned His disciples to learn from His example, for He is “gentle and humble of heart,” and they will find what their hearts
Transforming Our Lives with Jesus’ Model. 08/31/25. Chima Offurum. Read More »
St. Paul’s encouraging words to the Thessalonians (1 Thess 3:7-14) remind us that God directs our ways toward Himself and calls us to “increase and abound in love for one another.” This prayer of St. Paul echoes St. Augustine’s timeless truth, saying that our hearts remain restless until they rest in God, the source and
Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. 08/28/25. Chima Offurum. Read More »
Today’s gospel acclamation from the First Letter of St. John (2:5) reminds us that “Whoever keeps the word of Christ, the love of God is truly perfected in him.” In her life, St. Monica embodied this truth by remaining steadfast in love and constant in prayer for the conversion of her son, Augustine, who would
Memorial of St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine. 8/27/25. Chima Offurum. Read More »
On August 20, 2025, the world lost a significant legal luminary and my mentor, Judge Frank Caprio, who passed away at the age of 88 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. When he publicly announced his illness, Frank did not ask for pity but prayers, especially to remain faithful, humble, and true to himself
Remembering Chief Judge Frank Caprio (1936-2025) Read More »
The Word of God calls us to perseverance, renewal, and faithfulness as we journey toward His Kingdom. We hear a consistent message from the letter to the Hebrews, Isaiah, and Luke’s gospel, emphasizing that God desires a people who remain steadfast, trusting His grace until the end. Hebrews (12:5-7, 11-13) reminds us that God strengthens
Trust God; Walk in solidarity. 8/ 24/25. Chima Offurum. Read More »
Prayer, that sacred opportunity to interact with God as we recognize His presence around us, remains a powerful tool many do not fully understand. The truth is that God hears every prayer we offer. Yet, He responds in ways that align with His wisdom and translate to what is ultimately best for us. When Jephthah
Vigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario. 17/08/25. Chima Offurum. En nuestras interacciones habituales, escuchamos la expresión: «Muchas son las pruebas del justo», y es cierto. Pero una verdad mayor, que trae mayor alegría, es que Dios los salva de todas sus angustias. Este domingo, escucharemos diferentes historias sobre personas tratadas injustamente y las respuestas de Dios
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