2020 archive of Community Insights
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: "It is I"
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 8/10/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
“IT IS I”
“It is I” is a phrase that evokes the self-identification of God. The Matthean usage of “It is I” emphasizes the presence of Christ in and with the community in ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Too Little, Too Much
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 8/03/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
TOO LITTLE, TOO MUCH
Today’s readings highlight the “extreme” kindness of God; and how he has made his Church the hub of charity. The “extremeness” of his kindness can be found in the ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Investment
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 7/27/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
INVESTMENT
Someone once said “Investment is an asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in the future.” Some people invest in themselves, their children, ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Pull Them Out!
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 7/20/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
PULL THEM OUT!
Jesus takes us once again into a farming setting to bring home to us his catechesis. The imagery he picks for our instruction is heartwarming and hopeful. He gives three ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Farmers
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 7/13/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
FARMERS
Farming is arguably one of the most underrated “professions” in the world. Some see farming just as a hobby while others see it as a profession. I would like to think that ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Revelation to Minors
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 7/06/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
REVELATION TO MINORS
In Christian theology and spirituality, there is a special place reserved for minors, the “lowly”, and the unassuming. Jesus himself while on earth choose to live a “lowly” and humble lifestyle. ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Ideal Life
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 6/29/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
IDEAL LIFE
In today’s Gospel Jesus seem to remind us what “Ideal life” really is. Jesus invites us to a life of total detachment. He makes a radical statement to the effect that ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Fear Not!
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 6/22/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
FEAR NOT!
Two decades ago there was a political unrest in one of the African countries that made formation of priests impossible in that country. So, they brought the seminarians to Ghana for ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Bread
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 6/15/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
BREAD
Bread is a food that cuts across culture, race, color, and nationality. Its religious, social, and economic values far surpass the value of any food. It is not the food of the ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: The Trinity
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 6/08/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
THE TRINITY
Catholic doctrine defines the Holy Trinity as three persons in one God, sharing the same substance. This teaching ranks among the most debated teachings in Holy Scripture and within Christian circles. ... Read More »