In today's reading (Joshua 3:7-10a, 11, 13-17), we witness Joshua stepping up confidently to take on the role of Moses. This follows yesterday's passage (Deut. 34:1-12), where we learned of Moses' passing and Joshua's appointment as his successor. Sequel to yesterday’s presentation, today, the narrator continues to present Joshua as the rightful successor of Moses. And not only that he succeeds Moses, but he is now assuming his responsibility by taking the...
The Assumption of Mary is a feast that challenges many Christians. While it may seem amusing to non-Catholics, it is considered obvious by many Catholics. However, there are also Catholics who find the feast intriguing. The idea that God took Mary to heaven, body and soul can be difficult to grasp because our natural course of life includes birth, life, death, and for believers, resurrection. Therefore, those who find it hard to...
In today’s reading, we have two contradicting narratives about Cana. The first reading (Numbers 13.1-2, 25-33; 14.1-2b, 26-29, 34-35) presents Cana as a land that flows “with milk and honey”. And in the Gospel (Matthew 15.21-28), Jesus describes the Canaanite women in derogatory terms.“It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” Of course, Jesus used an idiomatic expression with nothing offensive in itself. However, the Gospel...
The annual barbecue event of the Africa Study Group was held on July 8, 2023, marking the end of a long hiatus due to Covid-19. The...
While I may not have the gift of prophecy, I am convinced that change is coming. The era of European theology is ending, paving the way...
As human beings advance, you would expect that we will become wiser. But, in fact, we continue to commit the same crime each century....
Recently, the movie Gangs of Lagos has been raising much discussion among Nigerians and other cinema amateurs on LinkedIn. For those who...
They say the Black History celebration begins when the February jamboree ends. For this reason, the Students' Association of Saint Paul's...
Since I started enjoying narrative analysis of the Bible, I have come to appreciate Mariology better. For example, two things strike me...
For some time now, Synodality has become the new Areopagus for the Catholic Church. The church authority recently appeared to view it as...
