SUNDAY PREACHING
The Filipino Catholic Community of Gouda (FCC-Gouda) & Surroundings is a community of believers with a vision of a world having one heart, one soul, compassionate in deeds and service, all united by the love of Jesus Christ. It is our mission to build a strong foundation, grow and enrich the worship life of the Filipino Community and fellow Christians.
Welcoming Jesus in our lives
By Fr. Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp. (Is.50:4-7, Ps.21:8-9.17-20.23-24, Phil.2:6-11 & Mk.15:1-39) Today is Palm Sunday which begins the Holy Week. The Palm Sunday event marks Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem to accomplish his redemptive mission of saving...
A strong faith goes with obedience
By Fr. Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp. (Gen.22:1-2, 9-13. 15-18, Ps.115:10.15-19, Rom.8:31-34 & Mk.9:2-10) Dear brothers and sisters, Two women stood before the 12th century Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. One asked, "Why can't we build structures like this...
The primacy of the Word of God
Today we celebrate the Sunday of the word of God. The Holy Father, Pope Francis, announced on September 30, 2019, which was the liturgical memorial of St. Jerome, that the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time would be celebrated as the Sunday of the Word of God…
A Happy and Holy Family
By Fr. Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp. | Sir 3:2-6.12-14; Psalm Ps 128; Col 3:12-21; Lk 2:22-40 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today we celebrate the holy family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The readings focus on family life and what is necessary for a family to live in...
Serving God in our needy neighbours
By. Fr. Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp. (Ezk.34:11-12,15-17, Ps.23, 1Cor.15:20-26,28 & Matt.25:31-46) This Sunday, which is the last of the Thirty Four Sundays of the Church’s liturgical calendar, celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King. The Lord has graciously been...
FCCG First Holy Communion: being united with Jesus Christ in the blessed eucharist
By Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp. (1st reading: Dt 8:2-3.14-16; 2nd reading: 1 Cor 10:16-17; Gospel: Jn 6:51-58) We gather today to celebrate with our beloved children who are to receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. The readings concentrate on the events of God...
Call to change and serve God in the way we live
By Fr. Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp (Ezk.18:25-28, Ps.24, Phil.2:1-11 & Matt.21:28-32) Dear friends in Christ, We are conversant with such sayings as these: A man’s worth is not measured by what he says but what he does; Talk is cheap; Making promises is not the same as...
Stewardship in God’s Household
By Fr. Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp. (Is.22:19-23, Ps.138:1-8, Rom.11:33-36 & Matt.16:13:20) Beloved friends in Christ, The readings of today invite us to review the basic foundation of our stewardship. This is necessary given that stewardship in God’s household is...
Wisdom to cherish the supreme value of the Kingdom
By Fr. Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp. (1Kigs.3:5,7-12, Ps.119, Rom.8:28:30 & Matt. 13:44-52) Dear Friends in Christ, Wisdom makes a lot of differences in life. Wisdom enable us, not just to have knowledge and right judgement, but also proper understanding and right...
Recognizing Christ in our neighbour
By Fr. Marcel Uzoigwe, CSSp (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42) Dear friends in Christ, We often presume that others are the beneficiaries of whatever we are generous with, whereas we are actually the ones who reap from our acts of...