SUNDAY REFLECTIONS with
FR. Francis

1 Samuel 16: 1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ephesians 5: 8-14; John 9: 1-41 (Rev. Dr. Francis Perry Azah) The verse preceding today's Gospel introduces the central point of our celebration. "I am the light of the world, anyone who follows me will have the light of life" (John 8:12). The entire liturgy therefore celebrates the mystery of Christ - the light of the world; the light which dispels the darkness of our minds and our hearts. We celebrate Christ, who heals our spiritual blindness.

Exodus 17: 3-7; Romans 5: 1-2, 5-8; John 4: 5-42 (Rev. Dr. Francis Perry Azah) In our First Reading from the Book of Exodus, the Israelites, tormented by thirst in the wilderness, cry out for water. They remember Egypt, where they had plenty of water for themselves and their livestock. Have they come into the desert to die? In the face of their mistrust, Moses believes in God’s power to save; in the face of their grumbling, he lifts his hands in prayer; in answer to their tes

Genesis 12: 1-4a; 2 Timothy 1: 8b-10; Matthew 17: 1-9 (Rev. Dr. Francis Perry Azah) Today, as we continue our faith journey in this Lenten period, let us take note of God’s call to Abraham; note that God clearly "calls" Abraham. God doesn't simply suggest to Abraham that he might consider joining God's great work. God gives Abraham a clear imperative: "Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you." God takes the initiativ