In Igbo, E to dike na nke o mere o mekwa ozo is an expression which can be translated as “when a hero or heroine is praised for doing something good, he or she accomplishes more good things”. This accounts for why shouts of e to dike na nke o mere o mekwa ozo or its corresponding expression omekannaya (one who does like his father), which trail generous donors any time they are found in a community, stimulate them to splash out their wealth on the people. This Sunday’s readings are about praising the true Hero/Heroine, God our Father and His son Omekannaya and our Lord Jesus Christ, for the many good things they do in our lives. Naaman, (the pagan leper) in the first reading (2 Kings 5:14-17) came back to thank Elisha the prophet for curing his leprosy. As an act of gratitude, Naaman brought presents to Prophet Elisha, which he turned down in spite of Naaman’s insistence. In further demonstration of his appreciation, Naaman took some soil from Israel to build an altar for the God of Israel in his homeland, and vowed to serve Him alone.