Feast of the Holy Family Year B. By Tobe Eze

Feast of the Holy Family Year B.

 FIRST READING

Sirach 3:2—6, 12—14 

SECOND READING

Colossians 3:12—21 

GOSPEL

Luke 2:22, 39—40 

THEME: THE JOY OF THE PRIMARY CHURCH.

My son, take care of your father when he is old; grieve him not as long as he lives. Even if his mind fail, be considerate of him; revile him not all the days of his life; kindness to a father will not be forgotten, firmly planted against the debt of your sins —a house raised in justice to you. When he prays, he is heard; he stores up riches who reveres his mother. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

Wives, be subordinate to your husbands, as is proper in the Lord

Husbands, love your wives, and avoid any bitterness toward them. 

Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they may not become discouraged. 

One should ask, why did I start with children instead of the head of the family? The reason for that is because today’s feast of Holy Family puts it in that way. The family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. This family should be the yardstick to every family. Continue Reading......................

The Transfiguration of the Lord – Feast By Tobe Eze

The Transfiguration of the Lord – Feast

FIRST READING
Daniel 7:9—10, 13—14

SECOND READING
2 Peter 1:16—19

GOSPEL
Matthew 17:1—9

THEME: ALL POWER, GLORY, MAJESTY AND HONOUR BELONG TO HIM.

Lord, it is better we make three tents here, one for you, one for Elijah and one for Moses. If you are in the presence of God, you will lack nothing. Peter noticed that he was in the presence of his master and forgot himself for he knew that all things are in him and anyone with him has a share in them. He has everything we need in this passing world and the everlasting world.

Why do we go about looking for things that have nothing in them? In the first reading, Daniel saw a vision where everything good was given to the son of man. In the second reading St. Peter repeated what happened on the mountain of transfiguration. Gospel tells us about the transfiguration.

We can be transfigured in this life. Jesus’ transfiguration was a way created for us to follow. We have to go up to the mountain of transfiguration so that we will be transformed. Continue Reading....................