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Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: The Rock of Ages
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 8/24/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
THE ROCK OF AGES
Rock is a symbol of strength and stability. It is a symbol that together with the symbol of a key, Jesus uses to respond to Peter’s declaration on his ... Read More »
Fr. Michael's Thoughts on Biblical Imagery: Motherhood
Posted by Debbie Faith Formation on 8/17/20
FR MICHAEL BIBLICAL IMAGERY
(Fr Michael Boakye Yeboah: Vice Rector of St Gregory Seminary, Kumasi-Ghana)
MOTHERHOOD
Motherhood can simply be defined as the state of being a mother or the qualities of a mother. Throughout history, motherhood has been described as the woman’s basic mission, profession, and an ... Read More »
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 »