2022 archive of Community Insights
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Stephen
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 5/31/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
STEPHEN
I have heard it said that “the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” I would like to associate myself with these wise words. ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: The City of God
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 5/23/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
CITY OF GOD
The content of the second reading should not be placed within a context of a dream or of spiritual illusion. It is a beatific reality that awaits every Christian; it ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Leaving
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 5/16/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
LEAVING….
Leaving can invite mixed feelings, some good, others can create sad feelings but there is a “leaving” that some holy people look forward to. I have created three scenarios of leaving: in ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Follow Me
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 5/09/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
FOLLOW ME…
We are in the Fourth Sunday of Easter and each week comes with its own intricacies. On Easter Sunday, the Easter story was one of uncertainties. Some women who went ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: I am Going Back
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 5/02/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
AM GOING BACK…
How many times have we made a resolution about something, especially like a bad habit, and we promise God that we will never do that again but we go back ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Assessment
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 4/25/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
ASSESSMENT
At times I see it as so funny when human beings assess God with the power of their reasoning and not the gift of faith. The Age of Enlightenment introduced a lot ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: A New Day
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 4/19/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
HOLY SATURDAY
“A NEW DAY”
It was the Prophet Isaiah who after prophesizing on the horrors of Good Friday; ended his prophesy with a note of hope: “...so will the crowds be ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Good Friday
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 4/19/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
GOOD FRIDAY
How best could the men and women of the whole region of Palestine describe the crucifixion and death of Jesus of Nazareth? I can tell you that it can be very ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: The Tomb is Empty
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 4/19/22
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
THE TOMB IS EMPTY
At long last our forty day’s penitential exercises have come to a close with the celebration of Easter joy. Today, there are going to be a lot of celebrations ... Read More »
Father Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: The Holy Triduum
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 4/14/22
Tonight, all over the world the Mother Church will lead us into the most solemn of days called HOLY TRIDUUM. Right after the Holy Thursday Mass, the Mass servers will intone the bells ushering us into silent meditation and prayer. We will reenact the event that took place over ... Read More »