A lot of yall have been following my journey in the seminary since I entered back in 2018 whenever I would share brief updates here and there. Now, I would like for you to know that the seminary-side of my formation to the priesthood is in its last stage. There is still one more stage ..read more

(Missed last week reflection for the 22nd Sunday.) Above and below is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B) [September 8, 2024 ..read more

Above and below is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B) [August 25, 2024]. Jn 6:60-69 Many of Jesus’ disciples who were ..read more

Above and below is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B) [August 18, 2024]. Jn 6:51-58 Jesus said ..read more

Missed last Sunday for the 18th, but here goes this Sunday for the 19th. Above and below is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the ..read more

Above is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B) [July 28, 2024]. Jn 6:1-15 Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee.A large ..read more

Above is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B) [July 14, 2024]. Mk 6:7-13 Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send ..read more

Guess where I am y’all! My diocese sponsored three of us seminarians to come up for the entire 5-day National Eucharistic Revival here in Indianapolis! We will enjoy Masses, workshops, big presentations in morning and evening with major Catholic heavy-hitters, adoration, a Eucharistic procession, and whatever the revival will throw at us. As a plus, it’s been halfway through day one, and I have already seen a number of other Black Catholic influencers at Mass and walking around! My ideal is to make some occasional posts and videos up (on my social media mostly) featuring my own experience of ..read more

Above is the image of the post for my Sunday’s Gospel Message and Us in 280 or Less on my extension on X (280 character limit) and then shared on my FB for this Sunday’s Gospel reading for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year B) [July 7, 2024]. Mk 6:1-6 Jesus departed from there and came to his native place, accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him? What mighty deeds are wrought by his hands! Is he not t ..read more

Last month on June 21 I had the privilege of utilizing my full instituted acolyte duties to lead a communion service for the people at my seminarian summer assignment parish of St. Edward Catholic Church here in Nashville in the absence of a priest or deacon for Friday in the 11th Week of Ordinary Time (Year II). The following is the transcript of the reflection on the readings I gave for the service. My reflection focuses entirely on the gospel for that day. My reflection continues below the gospel reading. Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, wher ..read more