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Breaking The Word“Turn the other cheek”: Dealing with difficult relationshipsThe Word of God today exposes us to three types of difficult relationships that we all have to deal with. But we are not alone. Fr. Michael suggests how we can deal with these relationships as Jesus himself teaches us.
With Every Blessing,
Rev. Fr. Michael K. Mensah2023-02-1929 minBreaking The WordRejoiceOn this third Sunday of Advent, the readings invite us to rejoice; and it does not matter where we are (in life), who we are or what the times are. We are called upon to rejoice because our vindication is near. Fr. Mike suggests to us how our disposition should be when the promise of vindication seems to tarry.
With Every Blessing,
Rev. Fr. Michael K. Mensah2022-12-1127 minBreaking The WordWalking Sticks for The SeasonAs we prepare for the coming of Christ, Fr Mike suggests 4 ways in which we can truly journey in this season and enjoy the graces that come with it. May God grant us every heavenly grace to have a most beautiful season
2022-11-2727 minBreaking The WordDeath, Judgement, Heaven & HellAs the church's calendar draws to an end, Mother Church reminds us of the last days and of the last things: Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell. Fr. Mike reflects with us today on the What, When and How to live in the last days. May God help us to live lives worthy of our calling.
2022-11-1315 minBreaking The WordLord, Increase Our FaithThe issue with faith has never been about it's size. Luke in today's gospel helps us understand that faith has it's own phases and it is when we fully undergo these phases that our faith, as it were, increases. May God bless you as you listen and may your faith grow daily especially in this month of the Rosary.
With Every Blessing,
Rev. Fr. Michael K. Mensah2022-10-0323 minBreaking The WordDo not Forget The Ruins of Joseph!The readings of the day are a true reflection of our own times. Times are hard for us and the Scriptures depict very similar situations. The only way we can go through these hard times are through solidarity. We must remember that if God blesses us, however small, it is so that we too can be blessings to others. As economic hardship ravages our country, may we not turn a blind eye to the Lazarus' in our community. May God bless you as you listen2022-09-2525 minBreaking The WordEntering the Narrow GateThe readings of the day present us with the concept of the Gate; a concept that draws our mind to the judgement and that at the end of our lives, we will arrive at the Gate which begs the question, "Do we have the requirement to enter the gate?". Fr. Mike suggests three things that might allow or disallow a person from entering the gate.
May God grant us the grace and mercy to enter through the gate.2022-08-2121 min
Breaking The WordThe Synodal ChurchChrist in today's gospel reading shows us the synodal way; A church in communion, participation towards a mission. Christ, sends us out like he does the seventy-two. He does not only invite us to share in the mission of sending the gospel message to our neighbors but he sends us out. The urgency of this cannot be overemphasized and we must seize the chance to the very laborers we pray for, in the Lord's bountiful harvest.
May Christ, our Master grant us the grace to act swiftly towards this goal; making him known by words and deeds i...2022-07-0323 minBreaking The WordThe Most Holy TrinityToday we celebrate the great mystery of God being being Father; God being Son and God being Spirit. The readings of the day remind us that these 3 Persons work together for the totality of our salvation; we being first the created children of God the Father; saved by grace through His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. The third person of the Trinity comes to remind us of all truths; of what Jesus taught us; to love one another.
Beloved, it is my prayer for you that as we celebrate this beautiful mystery of the Triune God, we...2022-06-1215 minBreaking The WordThe Voice of GodGod speaks. Often he speaks through people. The problem is that, we often do not listen; stiffed necked. Our hearts are turned away from God and so we do not hear him. The reality is that even when we ignore his voice through people, in our heart of hearts we know what God desires, what is right and wrong. The real danger is that, when we tend to ignore even this, when we put our fingers in our ears like the account from today's gospel, we lose ourselves and become what we are not meant to be.
I...2022-05-3018 minBreaking The WordA Dwelling Founded on God's Word and Filled with PeaceThe Gospel Reading of the Sixth Sunday of Easter (Jn 14:23-29) presents us with Jesus's desire for every Christian to have a home; a dwelling; a dwelling which is filled with peace that only Jesus gives. What He asks of us, is to listen to the Holy Sprit who comes to remind us of the words of Jesus, to love one another.
It is my prayer for you that your house will be a home in which the Triune God comes to dwell with you in and fills it with peace that He only gives.
2022-05-2316 minBreaking The WordThreefold Duties of The Good ShepherdFr. Mike on the Good Shepherd Sunday reflects with us on John's description of the Good Shepherd (Jn 10:27-30), suggesting three duties of a shepherd and what is required of us to be sheep.
May Jesus, the Good Shepherd continue to keep us in his flock and may we be graced to always follow Him, the Good Shepherd.
With Every Blessing,
Rev. Fr. Michael K. Mensah2022-05-0815 minBreaking The WordCall To ApostleshipToday's gospel readings give us the opportunity to reflect on who an apostle is. Fr. Michael lets us know what makes an apostle, what the work of an apostle is, and who an apostle is called to be.
May Jesus who first calls us give us strength and may Mary intercede for us in our journey towards apostleship.
With Every Blessing,
Rev. Fr. Michael K. Mensah2022-05-0122 minBreaking The WordThree Fold PeacePeace has never been merely the absence of war or even an issue of conquest. The peace that the Resurrected Christ gives goes beyond this. Three fold peace He gives us on this Sunday of The Divine Mercy. Fr. Michael in his exegesis helps us understand what these mean for us as Easter people.
May the Peace of God which surpasses all understanding remain in our hearts and in our minds.
Peace be to you.
With Every Blessing,
Rev. Fr. Michael K. Mensah2022-04-2418 minBreaking The WordSeeking the Living Among the DeadSometimes, in our service to God, in seeking him daily while ministering to Him in various ways, we forget the true mandate of our Christian calling, and like these women of the resurrection narrative according to Luke, we seek the Risen Christ among the dead.
On this Night of the Resurrection, Fr. Mike juxtaposes our own lives to the women mentioned in Luke 24:1-12, and how they each represent some form of hindrance that afflicts us in our spiritual journey. The good news however is that, the power of the Resurrection is able to break all barriers t...2022-04-1722 minBreaking The WordLooking At Our Christian Lives Through the Passion NarrativeAs we prepare to draw the curtains on the Lenten Season, Fr. Michael from today's Passion narrative suggests 4 characters who tell us various attitudes we can have in our Christian journey; 4 attitudes we can have to the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and as it were, to the entire Lenten Journey.
May God grace us to have the right attitude in our Christian Life and even now as we prepare for the Paschal Mystery.
Wishing you a most beautiful Holy Week.
With Every Blessing,
Rev. Fr. Michael K. M...2022-04-1019 minBreaking The WordLost But FoundThe 15th Chapter of Luke in which Fr. Mike reflects with us today, is a chapter of lost things. A lost coin, a lost sheep, a lost son. It is easy to be lost, or to lose things. The good news is that, while we may be lost, God never ceases to search for us. He lits lamps, searches for us or rushes to meet us when we make the slightest attempt to return. He never ceases until we who are lost are found!
May we, on this Fourth Sunday of Lent, be graced...2022-03-2717 minBreaking The WordFig Tree Planted In The VineyardJust like the fig tree planted in the vineyard in today's Gospel (LUKE 13:1-9); given all the care and attention of the vinedresser, we too have every gift needed for our spiritual growth. God has blessed us with more than enough attention and blessing for our growth. It then becomes a problem when we do not bear fruits.
May we be graced to recognize these gifts and to truly bear fruit especially in this season of Lent
With every blessing,
Fr. Michael K. Mensah2022-03-2021 minBreaking The WordThe Chosen One, The Chosen PeopleLife takes interesting turns. Sometimes we are very convinced that because we are believers, life should be rosy and filled with all the good things there are; but that is usually not the case
Fr. Mike, on this Second Sunday of Lent, reflecting on Luke's account of the Transfiguration (Lk. 9:28b-36) reminds us that the trials of this life are not foreign to Jesus. He himself, being the Chosen One, has borne many trials. We who are his followers should not expect anything less but be strengthened that he our Lord and Divine Master is with us...2022-03-1322 minBreaking The WordThree Types of Temptations and How to Battle ThemJesus was clear in no uncertain terms when he said, "Temptations will come...(cf Luke 17:1)". The Christian Life is filled with various temptations. Even the Son of God was tempted. But temptations can be battled and Jesus shows us how to do this. Fr Mike, reflecting on Luke 4:1-13, suggests three types of temptations and how to battle them.
With every blessing,
Fr. Michael Mensah2022-03-0929 minBreaking The WordChoosing The Right Journey Partners For The Christian LifeThe Christian life, is one of a pilgrim's and we definitely cannot make this pilgrimage without choosing the right journey partners. Throughout life, we must be conscious and cautious about the people we walk with. Jesus was right; a blind man cannot lead another blind man
Fr. Mike reflects with us on Jesus's words in Luke 6:39-45, pointing out three categories of people we need to walk with in our Christian Life.
With every blessing,
Fr. Michael K. Mensah2022-02-2726 minBreaking The WordUnpacking the Blessings of SolomonLong life, Riches and the Lives of one's enemies are great blessings we all desire. But these blessings are of little worth if wisdom is not added to them.
Fr. Mike today reflects with us on the blessings of Solomon and the appreciation of the gift of Wisdom2022-02-2322 minBreaking The WordGrace, Love and Sweet FellowshipReflecting with you today on 2 Corinthians 13:13, Fr. Michael gives three (3) things which you need to sustain your spiritual life; Grace of Jesus Christ, Love of God and the Sweet Fellowship of the Holy Spirit
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May the Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the Sweet Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you!
With every blessing,
Fr. Michael K. Mensah2022-02-2050 min
Breaking The WordThe Blessedness Of A ManFr. Michael, in today's homily explains what it means to be blessed...or not to be; and how to be blessed. The blessedness of a man goes beyond riches and worldly glamour. The blessedness of a man; of a man whose hope is the Lord, is like a tree planted near running water, that yields its fruit in due season, and whose leaves never fade. (cf Ps 1:3). On this 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, may the Lord keep his gaze upon you as he does to a blessed man and may you remain blessed forever.
With every bl...2022-02-1321 min