Tuesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1
Eph 2:12-22

Brothers and sisters:
You were at that time without Christ,
alienated from the community of Israel
and strangers to the covenants of promise,
without hope and without God in the world.
But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off
have become near by the Blood of Christ.

For he is our peace, he made both one
and broke down the dividing wall of enmity, through his Flesh,
abolishing the law with its commandments and legal claims,
that he might create in himself one new person in place of the two,
thus establishing peace,
and might reconcile both with God,
in one Body, through the cross,
putting that enmity to death by it.
He came and preached peace to you who were far off
and peace to those who were near,
for through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father.

So then you are no longer strangers and sojourners,
but you are fellow citizens with the holy ones
and members of the household of God,
built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets,
with Christ Jesus himself as the capstone.
Through him the whole structure is held together
and grows into a temple sacred in the Lord;
in him you also are being built together
into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14

R. (see 9) The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD–for he proclaims peace.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.
The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and salvation, along the way of his steps.
R. The Lord speaks of peace to his people.

Gospel
Lk 12:35-38

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Gird your loins and light your lamps
and be like servants who await their master’s return from a wedding,
ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.
Blessed are those servants
whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.
Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself,
have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them.
And should he come in the second or third watch
and find them prepared in this way,
blessed are those servants.”

Viee how bodi? you sey make you pop in? how work jare my sister?
You don forget sey lawyer dey invisible and he dey watch like watch dog

Carlos dey try no bi small, na him b our daddy for here

Lady nko, she too dey try well well, infact i give her kudos. Lady edi kwa too much

Ebos! please we all want to hear from you.

St. Hilarion (c. 291-371)

Despite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today’s saint found it difficult to achieve his deepest desire. People were naturally drawn to Hilarion as a source of spiritual wisdom and peace. He had reached such fame by the time of his death that his body had to be secretly removed so that a shrine would not be built in his honor. Instead, he was buried in his home village.
St. Hilarion the Great, as he is sometimes called, was born in Palestine. After his conversion to Christianity he spent some time with St. Anthony of Egypt, another holy man drawn to solitude. Hilarion lived a life of hardship and simplicity in the desert, where he also experienced spiritual dryness that included temptations to despair. At the same time, miracles were attributed to him.

As his fame grew, a small group of disciples wanted to follow Hilarion. He began a series of journeys to find a place where he could live away from the world. He finally settled on Cyprus, where he died in 371 at about age 80.

Hilarion is celebrated as the founder of monasticism in Palestine. Much of his fame flows from the biography of him written by St. Jerome.

Oby1:

St. Hilarion (c. 291-371)

Despite his best efforts to live in prayer and solitude, today’s saint found it difficult to achieve his deepest desire.

(Ephesians 2:8-9) - "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, that no one should boast."

Oby1:

People were naturally drawn to Hilarion as a source of spiritual wisdom and peace.

1 Corinthians 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6).

[size=14pt]On a last note, every living child of God is a saint![/size]

Oby1:

Viee how bodi? you sey make you pop in?  how work jare my sister?   
You don forget sey lawyer dey invisible and he dey watch like watch dog 

Carlos dey try no bi small, na him b our daddy  for here 

Lady nko, she too dey try well well, infact i give her kudos. Lady edi kwa too much 

Ebos! please we all want to hear from you.

oby, na who you say be your daddy? ha may God forgive you for calling young man like me daddy

how work today?

Lady nko, she too dey try well well, infact i give her kudos. Lady edi kwa too much

Nne my guess is here you're saying I am too much. Is that right?

Hi all I hope everyone's week is very blessed. I see we had the devil working through someone in our midst. He shall never prevail.

I love you all, and I am keeping you all inmy prayers.
Viee I will remember your sister as well in my prayers.

Carl u no know sey u be papa?

Everyone take care.

Carlosein:

oby, na who you say be your daddy? ha may God forgive you for calling young man like me daddy

how work today?

Thank God is another bright beautiful day and full of promises.
Wishing you all a fulfilled day.

Please do anyone have Ebos phone no.

Today's Saint

St. Peter of Alcantara (1499-1562)

Peter was a contemporary of well-known 16th-century Spanish saints, including Ignatius of Loyola and John of the Cross. He served as confessor to St. Teresa of Avila. Church reform was a major issue in Peter’s day, and he directed most of his energies toward that end. His death came one year before the Council of Trent ended.
Born into a noble family (his father was the governor of Alcantara in Spain), Peter studied law at Salamanca University and, at 16, joined the so-called Observant Franciscans (also known as the discalced, or barefoot, friars). While he practiced many penances, he also demonstrated abilities which were soon recognized. He was named the superior of a new house even before his ordination as a priest; at the age of 39, he was elected provincial; he was a very successful preacher. Still, he was not above washing dishes and cutting wood for the friars. He did not seek attention; indeed, he preferred solitude.

Peter’s penitential side was evident when it came to food and clothing. It is said that he slept only 90 minutes each night. While others talked about Church reform, Peter’s reform began with himself. His patience was so great that a proverb arose: "To bear such an insult one must have the patience of Peter of Alcantara."

In 1554, Peter, having received permission, formed a group of Franciscans who followed the Rule of St. Francis with even greater rigor. These friars were known as Alcantarines. Some of the Spanish friars who came to North and South America in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries were members of this group. At the end of the 19th century, the Alcantarines were joined with other Observant friars to form the Order of Friars Minor.

As spiritual director to St. Teresa, Peter encouraged her in promoting the Carmelite reform. His preaching brought many people to religious life, especially to the Secular Franciscan Order, the friars and the Poor Clares.

He was canonized in 1669.

~Lady~:

Nne my guess is here you're saying I am too much. Is that right?

Hi all I hope everyone's week is very blessed. I see we had the devil working through someone in our midst. He shall never prevail.

I love you all, and I am keeping you all inmy prayers.
Viee I will remember your sister as well in my prayers.

Carl u no know sey u be papa?

Everyone take care.

You are very correct, seems you understand the language

Wednesday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1
Eph 3:2-12

Brothers and sisters:
You have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace
that was given to me for your benefit,
namely, that the mystery was made known to me by revelation,
as I have written briefly earlier.
When you read this
you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
which was not made known to human beings in other generations
as it has now been revealed
to his holy Apostles and prophets by the Spirit,
that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same Body,
and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus through the Gospel.

Of this I became a minister by the gift of God’s grace
that was granted me in accord with the exercise of his power.
To me, the very least of all the holy ones, this grace was given,
to preach to the Gentiles the inscrutable riches of Christ,
and to bring to light for all what is the plan of the mystery
hidden from ages past in God who created all things,
so that the manifold wisdom of God
might now be made known through the Church
to the principalities and authorities in the heavens.
This was according to the eternal purpose
that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
in whom we have boldness of speech
and confidence of access through faith in him.

Responsorial Psalm
Isaiah 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6

R. (see 3) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
God indeed is my savior;
I am confident and unafraid.
My strength and my courage is the LORD,
and he has been my savior.
With joy you will draw water
at the fountain of salvation.
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;
among the nations make known his deeds,
proclaim how exalted is his name.
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.
Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement;
let this be known throughout all the earth.
Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,
for great in your midst
is the Holy One of Israel!
R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

Gospel
Lk 12:39-48

Jesus said to his disciples:
“Be sure of this:
if the master of the house had known the hour
when the thief was coming,
he would not have let his house be broken into.
You also must be prepared,
for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

Then Peter said,
“Lord, is this parable meant for us or for everyone?”
And the Lord replied,
“Who, then, is the faithful and prudent steward
whom the master will put in charge of his servants
to distribute the food allowance at the proper time?
Blessed is that servant whom his master on arrival finds doing so.
Truly, I say to you, he will put him
in charge of all his property.
But if that servant says to himself,
‘My master is delayed in coming,’
and begins to beat the menservants and the maidservants,
to eat and drink and get drunk,
then that servant’s master will come
on an unexpected day and at an unknown hour
and will punish the servant severely
and assign him a place with the unfaithful.
That servant who knew his master’s will
but did not make preparations nor act in accord with his will
shall be beaten severely;
and the servant who was ignorant of his master’s will
but acted in a way deserving of a severe beating
shall be beaten only lightly.
Much will be required of the person entrusted with much,
and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.”

~Lady~:

Nne my guess is here you're saying I am too much. Is that right?

Hi all I hope everyone's week is very blessed. I see we had the devil working through someone in our midst. He shall never prevail.

I love you all, and I am keeping you all inmy prayers.
Viee I will remember your sister as well in my prayers.

Carl u no know sey u be papa?

Everyone take care.

ok lady, i be papa monica

Thursday of the Twenty-ninth Week in Ordinary Time

Reading 1
Eph 3:14-21

Brothers and sisters:
I kneel before the Father,
from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named,
that he may grant you in accord with the riches of his glory
to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner self,
and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith;
that you, rooted and grounded in love,
may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones
what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge,
so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Now to him who is able to accomplish far more than all we ask or imagine,
by the power at work within us,
to him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus
to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Responsorial Psalm
Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19

R. (5b) The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
Exult, you just, in the LORD;
praise from the upright is fitting.
Give thanks to the LORD on the harp;
with the tenstringed lyre chant his praises.
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
For upright is the word of the LORD,
and all his works are trustworthy.
He loves justice and right;
of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full.
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
But the plan of the LORD stands forever;
the design of his heart, through all generations.
Blessed the nation whose God is the LORD,
the people he has chosen for his own inheritance.
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
But see, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him,
upon those who hope for his kindness,
To deliver them from death
and preserve them in spite of famine.
R. The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.

Gospel
Lk 12:49-53

Jesus said to his disciples:
“I have come to set the earth on fire,
and how I wish it were already blazing!
There is a baptism with which I must be baptized,
and how great is my anguish until it is accomplished!
Do you think that I have come to establish peace on the earth?
No, I tell you, but rather division.
From now on a household of five will be divided,
three against two and two against three;
a father will be divided against his son
and a son against his father,
a mother against her daughter
and a daughter against her mother,
a mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law
and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law.”

Hey Carlos thanks for the reading.

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Mr. Seun, do you think they will understand?

Seun:

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seun thanks.

but is there a reason why we can't continue here?

and please why the change in topic?

and i guess that's the end of our award cos now the thread is no longer sticky

whats going on here?

Oby1:

whats going on here?

we got re-directed to another new thread's what.

You are very correct, seems you understand the language

YAY!!!

You know I am learning right. I might marry and igbo man sef, who knows.

ok lady, i be papa monica

hahaha na who dash u pikin?

we got re-directed to another new thread's what

I would like to know the reason for it.

~Lady~:

YAY!!!
You know I am learning right. I might marry and igbo man sef, who knows.

ok everyone, kworaya aka

~Lady~:

hahaha na who dash u pikin?

na mama monica born am for me now abi

ok everyone, kworaya aka

I concur oya everybody kworaya aka. Lol.
Join me o

na mama monica born am for me now abi   

Lololol I go tell ma mama

mama monica no know sey e pikin name na monica, she no even pay attention on confirmation day sef. chei. sweet mother.

~Lady~:

I would like to know the reason for it.

morning lady, seun says it is for technical reasons and the moderator (A_K_O) provides a link to this:

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Thanks and good luck!

what do you think?

~Lady~:

I concur oya everybody kworaya aka. Lol.
Join me o

Lololol I go tell ma mama

mama monica no know sey e pikin name na monica, she no even pay attention on confirmation day sef. chei. sweet mother.

LOLOLOLO

you blame her

~Lady~:

YAY!!!

You know I am learning right. I might marry and igbo man sef, who knows.

hahaha na who dash u pikin?

I would like to know the reason for it.

Congrat Lady, u for don take style tell us since sey na my brother he should teach d language very well o

Wonderful weekend to you all, enjoy yourself.

hey @ glaxie, i like your zeal, courage and determination on issues concerning our catholic faith. i'd like to know you more if you dont mind, you contact with asiegbucharles@yahoo.com or 08066650184. thank you

Chydozzy:

hey @ glaxie, i like your zeal, courage and determination on issues concerning our catholic faith. i'd like to know you more if you don't mind, you contact with asiegbucharles@yahoo.com or 08066650184. thank you

hi chydozzy, i'm not sure who you're refering to here. but you are welcome all the same.

kindly join other catholics on the continuation of this thread here:

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-186945.96.html

when you are in, refresh your browser to get the current posts.

waiting for you!

hi

catholics it seems your sect dont understand who mary is, let me take you on a short journey now , mary is a virgin of the LORD why virgin of the lord when

there are other virgin in isreal at this material time , because she vowed a vow of the nazarite to remain consecrated to the lord in his services and jehova

considered her a conduit pipe to bring the son of GOD to be the SOn of man after this she is like any other woman like samsons mother in Judges so

the mother son worship of the roman empire should not be duplicated to corner people into running after mirage ASK questions WHO IS MARY i hope your pope will shake to his marrow at this not burningblack incense in papalcy

taking a catholics thru the bible to clear this fact is like pouring water on the back of a duck because they are forbidden to search the bible this is ignorance in its rature form

uroi:

taking a catholics thru the bible to clear this fact is like pouring water on the back of a duck because they are forbidden to search the bible this is ignorance in its rature form

What is this one talking about?