Delivered and Transferred into the Kingdom of Christ
2Sam 5:1-3; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 “He delivered us from the power of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son.” A few weeks after I emigrated from Nigeria to the United States, I had to take a driving test to secure my driving license. My Nigerian friend who had been in the […]
Yesterday the Church celebrated the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. This important feast day should remind Catholics that Christ is our only true King. He is King of Heaven and Earth. He created the world, the universe and every person. He is the Head of the Catholic Church. He is […]
At Jesus’ Nativity, wise men asked, “Where is He Who has been born King of the Jews?” Herod wanted to kill Him. Thirty-three years later, the Jews finally acknowledged their King. How? Gospel (Read Lk 23:35-43) Today, on the Feast of Christ the King, St. Luke describes a scene from Christ’s Crucifixion. As Jesus moved through His earthly ministry, […]
Throughout Christendom, the Church accumulated a social role, besides its fundamental spiritual role. Such was the responsibility on education, healthcare and a census – the registry of baptisms, marriages and deaths. Only the Church was allowed to carry these burdens and I will attempt to give a panoramic view on what it consiste of, and […]
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