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14th sunday in Ordinary time: Cast Those Burdens Onto Him

By Fr Anthony Uche  *Music: Father I Place Into Your Hands by Ingrid DuMosch & Eric Quiram
Reflection summarized By Paul Ford: Blessing Gods name surely, must be our task today and forever. The favours of the kingdom of God have been revealed by Jesus. Those that don’t listen miss out on the favours of out Lord. 
Our perceptions are conditioned by the world around us, we see life as we are, unwilling to change. Let us acknowledge who we are, let us act in humility and ponder on Christ’s message.  Through contentment we will find salvation. 
Let us rejoice through Christ’s offer of humanity. Jesus invites us to place our burdens before him.  If the future tasks ahead bothers you, then ask him, if you are sick or need consoling then the Lord will answer. Do not perish through lack of knowledge. 
Jesus told us to seek first the Kingdom if God. Cast your burdens before him and the King will answer you now and always.

Feast of SS Peter and paul: Two Great Witnesses Of Our Faith

By Fr Anthony Uche  *Music: My Hope Is Built by Norton Hall Band
Reflection summarized By Paul Ford: The solmenity of St Peter and St Paul, two great apostles of Christ. A fisherman and teacher chosen to fulfil a common mission to make the world know, understand and believe. 
Both were martyred for their faith. St Peter was identified as the Head of the Apostles and the founder of the church. St Paul was the first to practice faith seeking across different cultures. The letters and writings of St Paul are the basis of theology as we understand today.
To interact with Paul is to interact with the requirement to proclaim the good news. Once committed a whole stream of events occur, which know man could ever dream of. 
Let us ask for fearlessness, courage and power of our faith as we step out to proclaim the news. 
Let us evangelise together and emulate St Peter and St Paul as two great witnesses of our faiths.

12th Sunday in ordinary time: The Fear Of Breathless Trials

Theme: The Fear Of Breathless Trials  By Fr Anthony Uche  *Music: Great Is Thy Faithfulness By The Majesty And Glory Performers.
Reflection summarized By Paul Ford: The worries and problems of todays world have left us breathless and speechless. In the same way that COVID-19 attacks and causes breathless in a physical manifestation, Christ said “it is finished” as his time of death and the spiritual manifestation of breathlessness through the constant squeeze and pressures on our faith. God will avenge those that seek to suffocate then poor. The Lord will act, he is not slow to do so. Do not be afraid whilst you wait, you will be vindicated and God will not forget you and come to you aid. Uphold Justice, equality for all, let us wait for the lord for he will revive our spirit.

The Most Holy Trinity: The Communion Of The Trinity

By Fr Anthony Uche *Music: Introit. Blessed Be The Trinity by CCWatershed & Glorify Thy Name by Israel by Maranatha

Pentecost: The Recreative Fire And Wind Of The Holy Spirit

By Fr Anthony Uche *Music: Holy Spirit, We welcome You by Chris Bowater & Alpha And Omega Israel by Israel & New Bread
 
Reflection summarized By Paul Ford: Pentecost commemorates Jesus’s recreation of the world and the entry of the Holy Spirit. Jesus revived his disciples and paved the way for the Holy Spirit, making all persons new and reunited the people of God. 
Pentecost day celebrates the fire that offers the new law. A new spirit within. The apostles received the gospel of salvation. We too have been baptised and received the salvation of the Holy Spirit. We can do greater things in his name, we should open our hearts to the Holy Spirit. 
We are called to lead others to Christ. The Lord expects us to call others to him. We must remember our duty as Christians to spread the good news to all the inhabited nations. We must place our trust in him and he will purify and sanctify us to do this. 
Let’s recreate our commitment to do so through the fire and wind of the Holy Spirit.

7th Sunday of Easter: Suffering For A Glorious Day

By Fr Anthony Uche *Music: My God Accept My Heart This Day by Howard Helvey & My Hope Is Built by Norton Hall Band

6th Sunday of Easter: Ushering Of The Advocate

By Fr Anthony Uche *Music: Veni Creator Spiritus by Schola Gregoriana & Lord I Lift Your Name On High by Maranatha Praise Band
Reflection summarized By Paul Ford: Ushering of the Advocate - In a world of isolation and loneliness. Jesus told us that he would not leave us, empowering us to to do greater things and gives us hope in life of suffering. 
He is our comforter, counsellor and helper - he is our advocate. The life, power and fire of divine love will be infused through us. Even through we walk through the valley of death we are strengthened through the Holy Spirit. 
Beware of those Lions that seek to devour us, we need the teacher of truth through the Holy Spirit. Our commitment  to God is renewed through the development of our spirit in him. Open our ears, use our lips and hands to spread the news of a new life in the Spirit. 
May our Lord sanctify you today and infuse you with the power of the Holy Spirit. Let God reign in your life.

5th Sunday of Easter: Living Stones Of the Living Rock

By Fr Anthony Uche *Music: On Christ The Rock I Stand by Michael W. Smith