Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1Cor 12:3-7, 13-12; John 20:19-23 ⇒⇒⇒ We have three sets of homily notes to choose from. Please scroll down the page. Rev. Fr. Callistus Orjika: Come Holy Spirit Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai : The Basic Elements of Pentecost Rev. Fr. Dr. Paul K. Oredipe: Fire and Wind of God’s love Rev. […]
Monthly Archives: May 2020
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Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Psalm 11; John 21:20-25 ⇒⇒⇒⇒ In our readings of today, we have double conclusions. The first reading presents us with Paul’s trials in Rome and the eventual triumph of the word of God. This marks the end of the Acts of the Apostles; but the missionary zeal, passion and vision continue in […]
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Acts 25:13-21; Psalm 102; John 21:15-19 ⇒⇒⇒⇒ The reading presents us with Paul’s trial was moved to Rome. In this Paul complied with Christ’s vision for him to go and preach the Gospel in Rome. Every trial we go through is an opportunity to express our love for Christ. In the gospel, Christ asks Peter […]
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Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Psalm 15; John 17:20-26 ⇒⇒⇒⇒ The first reading presents us with Paul’s trial in Jerusalem and his vision to go to Rome. In the gospel, Jesus prays to the Father and asks that all believers may be unified. He also prays for strength for his followers to be able to witness to […]
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Acts 20:28-38; Psalm 67; John 17:11-19 🔥🔥🔥🗣📢 Today’s first reading continues St Paul’s emotional farewell to the Ephesians. He encouraged the elders to protect the faith of the flock in their watch. Today is Children’s day, parents and guardians have the duty to care and protect the spiritual life of their children. Like Paul they […]
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May
Acts 20:17-27; Psalm 68; John 17:1-11 ⇒⇒⇒⇒⇒⇒ Today’s first reading presents us with the speech of Paul at his departure from Ephesus. He departed to Jerusalem in spite of the sorrows ahead. St Philip Neri says “The true servant of God acknowledges no other country but heaven.” Paul saw heaven; Jerusalem was only a transit […]
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The true servant of God acknowledges no other country but heaven. Our enemy, the devil, who fights with us in order to vanquish us, seeks to disunite us in our houses, and to breed quarrels, dislikes, contests and rivalries because while we are fighting with each other, he comes and conquers us and makes us […]
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Acts 19:1-8; Psalm 67; John 16:29-33.-🔥🔥🔥🗣📢 In the first reading Paul taught the people that baptism is necessary but it is not sufficient for Christian maturity. The Holy Spirit is. In the gospel, Christ says “in the world you will have troubles but be courageous for I have conquered the world.” Courage comes from the […]
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May
ACTS1:12-14/ PS.27/ 1PET.4:13-16/ JOHN 17:1-11 There are three homily notes for our prayers and meditations. Scroll down and read. WAITING IN PRAYER AND HOPE Rev. Fr. Paul K. Oredipe This Sunday (7th of Easter) is between the solemnity of Ascension and Pentecost. We are in a period of waiting. As we heard in the First […]
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Some say that, if the fetus is going to be disabled – and especially if it will suffer – its life may not be worth living, so that abortion in this case may be justified. However, to say this is to fail to value the lives of disabled people who are already born – as […]