Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 91; John 3:7-15 In the first reading for today we get a glimpse of the early Christian Church. They were of one heart and soul (Acts4:32). Jesus had said to his disciples, by this everyone will know that you are my disciples (Jn 13:35). The real test of our Christianity is not […]
Monthly Archives: April 2020
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Acts 4:23-31; Psalm 2; John 3:1-8 In today’s first reading Peter and John have been released and they continued preaching boldly. The boldness of Peter and John is a characteristic of the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit we are bold to say no to sin and yes to God. Early Christians faced persecutions, rather […]
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Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 117; 1Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 There are two homily notes here for our reflection. Fr. Thomas Oyode “God’s Gift of Mercy” The gospel reading of today is always constant for this Sunday of Easter which is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. As a matter of fact, it is exactly twenty years […]
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Acts 4:13-21; Psalm 117; Mark 16:9-15 In the gospel reading today Jesus gave the great mandate “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.” Mary Magdalene did this (Mk16:10-11); the two disciples of Emmaus did the same (Mk.16;13); all the disciples were mandated as well(Mk16:15). Peter and John in the first reading boldly […]
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Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 117; John 21:1-14 Fr. Dan Evbotokhai The Basic theme today is salvation. In first reading we are presented with the opposition and arrest of Peter and John. Peter’s uncommon boldness is a serious lesson for us. This boldness was an evidence of the presence of the Holy Spirit. Thus, Peter said salvation […]
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Acts 3:11-26; Psalm 8; Luke 24:35-48 There are two homily notes here for our reflection Fr. D. Evbotokhai In the the first reading we have Peter’s second address to the people. Peter told them repent and turn to God (Acts 3:19). Repentance was the message of John the Baptist (Lk3:3), Jesus continued saying repent and […]
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Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 104; Luke 24:13-35 There are two homily notes here for our reflection Fr. Dan Evbotokhai The two readings today present us with the power in the name of Jesus and the power of the Holy Eucharist. In the first reading, in the name of Jesus Peter told the cripple to rise and […]
Afehomo O. J. Youths are vibrant individuals, full of life, agile, they are like the fresh leaves on a tree that gives it its beauty. According to the online oxford learners dictionary, youth is the time of life between childhood and maturity. The national youth development plan of 2001 defines youth as “young persons of […]
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Acts 2:36-41; Psalm 32; John 20:11-18 There are two homily notes here for our reflection. Below is an act of spiritual communion kindly say that shot prayer its very rich FR. DAN EVBOTOKHAI In the first reading, Peter continued is address to the people about Christ. They were touched and so they asked, “Brethren, what […]
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Acts 2:14, 22-33; Psalm 15; Matthew 28:8-15 Today’s readings testify to the Resurrection of Christ. St Peter, along with his fellow disciples, bore witness to Christ’s resurrection. In the gospel, Jesus sent the women to tell the disciples to meet Him in Galilee. Galilee represents normality and everyday life. Thus, we shall find Christ in […]