Acts 18:23-28; Psalm 47; John 16:23-28 In the first reading we are presented with Paul’s third missionary journey and how he went about strengthening all the disciples. Suddenly, a Jew showed up Apollos by name, well versed in the Scriptures yet was open to the guidance of Priscilla and Aquila. A good speaker is […]
Monthly Archives: May 2020
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Washington D.C., May 22, 2020 / 12:57 pm MT (CNA).- President Donald Trump on Friday called on state governors to reopen churches “right now.” At a Friday press briefing, Trump said that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) would “at my direction” be issuing new guidance for churches to reopen. He said he was […]
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Your joy is a blessed assurance Acts 18:9-18; Psalm 47; John 16:20-23 In the first reading Jesus Christ assured Paul in a vision that those in Corinth who speak against him will never be able to silence or hurt him. With this in mind, Paul preached more intently. In the gospel, Christ assured his […]
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The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is still the only novena officially prescribed […]
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ACTS 1:1-11, PS. 47:, EPH. 1:17-23, MATT. 28:16-20 There are three homily notes here for our prayers and meditation Rev. Fr. Paul K. Oredipe The Ascension of Jesus is often presented as a slow lifting of Jesus from the ground, like a rocket rising up and getting lost in […]
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Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Psalm 148; John 16:12-15 In the first reading, Paul guided by the Holy Spirit led the men of Athens to the truth of worship. In the gospel, Jesus told his apostles that when the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide them into all the truth. In the face of the present […]
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God wants you to have wealth; but God does not want wealth to have you. Wealth, according to the Bible, is like fire, good but dangerous. Everyone sees the good, so the Bible warns us about the danger. Danger one: the desire to get rich (I Timothy 6:10). Danger two: worry about money (Matthew 6:25-34). There comes a time […]
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Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 137; John 16:5-11 Today’s first reading tells us of the imprisonment of Paul and Silas. Their miraculous release through prayers and praises led to the salvation of the Jailer. He who sings well; prays twice. There is something about praying and singing that the heavens cannot resist. In the gospel, Jesus continued […]
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Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149; John 15:26-16:4 In first reading, through the Holy Spirit Paul could witness to Lydia. In the gospel, Jesus assured about the presence of the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, no one can witness to Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the principal agent of the Church’s evangelizing activity. The Holy Spirit helps all of us to […]
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We are scared stiff like kids in a dark room Anxieties draw us closer to an undesired doom Anguish as the road zigzagged into the future Because termites are in the roof eating to torture The load of evil pooling down our dignity This fall, rush to the ground for obvious laxity All around, the […]