September 2019 archive of Community Insights
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Negligence
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 9/30/19
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
NEGLIGENCE
It is within the natural rights of every human person to seek his/her own rights and pursue them for the betterment of his/her life. Some people can really get preoccupied with themselves to ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Luxury
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 9/23/19
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
LUXURY
The Readings given to us by the Church for our reflection on the 25th Sunday are rich with socio-economic themes which carry religious significance. The prophecy of Amos in the first reading (Amos ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Search
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 9/16/19
FR MICHAEL’S BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Rev Fr. Michael Boakye Yeboah, Vice Rector: St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
SEARCH
Theologically, the word search incites hope. The word “search” works effectively with the word redemption. It is when one is searched for and found that (s)he can deem himself/herself on the path ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Hatred
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 9/09/19
FR MICHAEL’S BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Rev Fr. Michael Boakye Yeboah, Vice Rector: St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
“HATE”
The Gospel of the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time is laced with a language that is highly uncharacteristic of Jesus. Throughout his public ministry, Jesus preached unconditional love to the extent that he ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Humility
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 9/03/19
FR. MICHAEL'S BIBLICAL IMAGERY: HUMILITY
(Fr. Michael Boakye Yeboah, Vice Rector: St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
HUMILITY
The readings meant for our reflections on the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) lay emphasis on HUMILITY. Within Christian context this term can be used well while at times it can ... Read More »