Daily Scripture Reflection

Wednesday, July 30
St. Peter Chrysologus

Jeremiah 15:10, 16-21; Matthew 13:44-46

Jesus tells us that the kingdom of God is like a newly found treasure. How can I experience God in this way?

Lord, having you in my life is greater than any treasure I could find. Grant me the wisdom to surrender whatever I may have to in order to have a greater experience of your presence. Always help me to be willing to give up anything for you.

Daily Scripture Reflection

Tuesday, July 29
St. Martha

Jeremiah 14:17-22; John 11:19-27 or Luke 10:38-42

How do I profess my faith in Jesus today?

Lord, I do have a great faith in you, but sometimes I am very quiet about it. Grant me the courage to openly and regularly profess my love of you. Never let me hide my faith to prevent what others might say.

Daily Scripture Reflection

Monday, July 28

Jeremiah 13:1-11; Matthew 13:31-35

Jesus tells us that our faith in him starts as something very small. What do I do on a regular basis to help the seed of faith grow in my life?

Lord, the gift of faith is a wonderful gift, but I know it requires regular food and attention. Help me to always be aware of my gift of faith and to always be aware of the need to help it grow in my life.

Daily Scripture Reflection

Monday, July 28

Jeremiah 13:1-11; Matthew 13:31-35

Jesus tells us that our faith in him starts as something very small. What do I do on a regular basis to help the seed of faith grow in my life?

Lord, the gift of faith is a wonderful gift, but I know it requires regular food and attention. Help me to always be aware of my gift of faith and to always be aware of the need to help it grow in my life.

Daily Scripture Reflection

Wednesday, July 23
St Bridget

Jeremiah 1:1, 4-10; Matthew 13:1-9

God is the sower, sowing seeds among his people. What type of soil is he sowing in as he distributes his seed within me?

Lord, help me to become the most fertile soil imaginable as you sow your seeds of wisdom. Help me to keep in a very receptive shape to accept your seeds. Never allow me to let those seeds you sow within me be wasted or spoiled.

Daily Scripture Reflection

Tuesday, July 22
St. Mary Magdalene

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; John 20:1-2, 11-18

Mary Magdalene loved Jesus and recognized him by his voice. Am I always listening for the voice of Jesus?

Lord, you constantly speak to me in so many ways. Help me to be more aware of what you are telling me. Make me more attentive to your voice. Never allow me to neglect your voice in my life.

Daily Scripture Reflection

Monday, July 21
St, Lawrence of Brindisi

Micah 6:1-4, 6-8; Matthew 12:38-42

What does it mean to love goodness and walk humbly with God? How can I do this?

Lord, I know this is the way you wish me to live. I try to follow your way. Sometimes I have trouble living up to your expectations. Help me to see where I most need help and grant me the wisdom to accept your help in these areas.

Novelty Football Match

Please be reminded that our
Novelty Football Match in honour of Benedict Achibong's late mother takes place as follows:
Date: Wed, 16th July, 2014
Departure: Aka parish
Time: 3pm
All brothers and sisters are invited; let's go out and showcase our Spirit of Love and Solidarity.

For God and For Youth...!

Daily Scripture Reflection

Tuesday, July 15
St. Bonaventure

Isaiah 7:1-9; Matthew 11:20-24

When was the last time that I experienced a conversion and repented?

Lord, you have gifted me with my faith and blessed me in many ways. Sometimes I take these blessings for granted. Help me to turn away from old habits and turn back to you. Help me to be grateful every day for your love and your presence in my life.

Daily Scripture Reflection

Monday, July 14
St. Kateri Tekakwitha

Isaiah 1:10-17; Matthew 10:34 – 11:1

Jesus indicates that to follow him we must be prepared to surrender everything. Am I will to leave everything behind to follow Jesus?

Lord, it is a hard thing that you ask, but I am willing to obey in order to follow you. Grant me the wisdom to know what I must surrender and the courage to surrender whatever is necessary to follow you completely.

Daily Scripture Reflection

July 13, 2014
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

"...some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold. Whoever has ears ought to hear." - Matthew 13:8-9

God's love is infinite and abundant. He does not hold back his gifts and his love.
But we do.
The soil of my heart had some pretty rocky ground when I first started attending a Catholic church with my husband. I really did not want to be there but yet I did. I thought it would be good if we all went as a family. I wanted to be there for my husband and my sons.
But I did not enjoy it nor did I intend to enjoy it. I just went. I sat. Like a rock.
Still ...  I did it out of love for my family. And maybe that love in my heart started to grow some roots and rich soil as I attended Mass there week after week, listening to the Word. And watching the consecration that had caught my attention.
One day, everything changed. I had been listening to the Word of God for months. The seeds must have taken root. In the middle of Mass, the thought came to me. It was time to make a commitment.
One year later, I became a Catholic.
God is generous. God is patient. God is love.
And God changed the soil of my heart from rocky to rich.

- Anonymous

PRAYER:
Thank you Lord, for your generous and loving heart. Thank you for bringing me closer to you. Please work through me to bring others closer to you. Change our rocky hearts into hearts that bear fruit. – Amen.

Today's Reflection on Scripture

Friday, July 11
St. Benedict

Hosea 14:2-10; Matthew 10:16-23

Am I aware of those times that God has helped me through a rough spot in my life?

Lord, I know you are always helping me in rough times. There are times I forget that you are there. Help me to never ignore your presence in my life. Remind me to call on you not just in times of stress but all the time.

Sharing Bible Text

For by your words shall you be justified, and by your words shall you be
condemned." Matt. 12:37

Uyo Diocese Blessed with a Bishop!

The Holy Father, Pope Francis has finally, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, appointed a Bishop for Uyo Catholic Diocese.

The Catholic Diocese of Uyo had been without a Local Ordinary (Bishop) for a period of one year one month and five days. She was within this period overseen by the Catholic Bishop of Ogoja Diocese.

Uyo has finally come out of a period of relative vacancy following the appointment of Most Rev. Dr. John Ebebe Ayah as her Bishop.

Before now, Bishop Ayah had been the Bishop of Ogoja Catholic Diocese, an office which he had occupied for a period of seven years.

Congratulations to Uyo Diocese!