The Heart that Sends
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
I begin today’s Sunday Sermon of Week Eleven of the Church's Ordinary Time Cycle A with the Gospel of Matthew 9:36-10:8. Jesus moves through the towns and villages of Galilee, a northern region defined by its fertile farms, bustling fishing ...
Living Water at the Well: How Jesus Satisfies Our Thirst
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
Reflection on the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4) and Christ as the living water that quenches the deepest thirst of the human soul. Last Sunday, we witnessed the dazzling glory of the Lord during the event of the ...
Why Entitlement Fails in the Spiritual Life: Lessons from the Prodigal Son
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
Does the logic of entitlement work in the spiritual life, or does God’s grace follow a different logic altogether? Deeply wired into the human mind is what I might describe as the instinct of reciprocity. Render a service and expect ...
As We Begin Lent 2026
By Fr. Maurice Emelu |
What Christians Might Learn From Muslims Estimated reading time: 5 minutes I wish you, friend and dear reader, a blessed Lent 2026 and Ash Wednesday. Every year we return to Lent with the familiarity of a known season. We recognize ...