Some fathers just stop enjoying that special moment which leads to a new life. For some reason, they do not do much to nurture, support, and cheer their children. These are the fathers of their children’s lives. They do not go far in taking the critical role of upbringing their children. Other fathers are special. They are a father in the family. They enjoy the gift of fatherhood – always present to guide, support, and nurture the young ones with the guidance they need to make the right choices. They take care of their wife (wives) so that they are…
Homily for the Feast of Saint Barnabas, Apostle
Barnabas does not feature in the gospels but he is a significant figure in the Acts of the Apostles, Luke’s story of the early years of the church. He was originally a leading member of the church in Jerusalem. According to this morning’s first reading, he was instrumental in encouraging a new development that took place in the city of Antioch, where the gospel was preached to pagans for the first time. He clearly saw the hand of the Lord in this new phenomenon. According to our reading, Barnabas encouraged Saul or Paul to leave the church in Tarsus, Paul’s…
The Saint of the day: The story and history of SAINT BONIFACE
Boniface was born at Crediton in Devonshire, England, in the year 680. Some missionaries staying at his father’s house spoke to him of heavenly things and inspired him with a wish to devote himself, as they did, to God. He entered the monastery of and was trained for his apostolic work. His first attempt to convert the pagans in Holland having failed, he went to Rome to obtain the Pope’s blessing on his mission and returned with authority to preach to the German tribes. It was a slow and dangerous task; his own life was in constant peril, while his…
Why do marriage relationships fail, part 1
Today, a friend of mine of over 10 years called complaining about his husband. Immediately after the lockdown, her husband just disappeared. She tried to call him in vain. After 12 hours of no contact, she got concerned and had to enlist the help of the private investigator, who helped her open a disappeared person police file. After three days of investigations, the man’s mobile phone ping indicated he was in Jinja town. On further inquiries, the investigator discovered that is where he was born. The investigator travelled to Jinja and traced him at the family home in the…
Happy Martyrs Day to you and your family: what are you living for?
Today, June 3rd, we celebrate the Uganda Martyrs. The people who paid the ultimate price in defense of their Christian beliefs. Fearing the possible loss of control of his Kingdom, the Buganda King at the time, Mwanga II, took drastic measures. Over the years, Christianity had been spreading with it bringing a new class of officials within the Kingdom. According to history texts, these new officers – Bishops, Deacons, and Priests – had a good education, commanded respect, and mobilized resources – giving a perceived real threat to any traditional leader at the time. And to make matters worse, most…
To embrace elders, remember your origin
“Ataijuka Ebyenyuma Tafumbata Mukaikuru”, loosely translated to mean, “those who forget history, do not embrace elders”. This idiom was posted by a member on the Bunyoro Hard Talk, WhatsApp group and I found it timely during this coronavirus pandemic. Are you a reader of history? Take time to know where you come from, for it is from such knowledge that you understand how you fit into this world and inform your priorities. If you forget where you come from – your parents, relatives, and teachers – including all folks who have helped you along with your career– you may easily…
