These brothers were both ordained to the priesthood May 30 at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile— in a private Mass, because of the pandemic. Peyton and Connor Plessala are brothers from Mobile, Alabama. They’re 18 months— one school grade— apart. Despite the occasional competitiveness and squabbles that many brothers experience growing up, […]
Monthly Archives: June 2020
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Deut. 8:2-3, 14-16; Psalm 148; 1Cor. 10:16-17; John 6:51-58 ………… We have three sets of homily notes to choose from. Please scroll down the page. Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: The Eucharist and our Christian Life Rev. Fr. Paul K. Oredipe: HOLY EUCHARIST – Center of the Church Rev. Fr. Evaristus Okeke: The Eucharist: Our Life […]
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1 Kings 19:19-21; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:33-37 🗣🔥🔥🔥 The first reading present us with the call of Elisha to be the successor of Elijah. For this reason Elijah traveled to central Palestine in search of Elisha. When Elijah saw him, he placed his cloak over him symbolizing God’s call to minister to him. Exclusive of […]
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TEN POWERFUL QUOTES FROM SAINT ANTHONY AND PRAYER FOR THE RECOVERY OF LOST GRACES
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SAINT ANTHONY June 13 every year is the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, a Franciscan priest, who was famous for his preaching during the 13th century. However, he is more popularly known for his intercession when an item has been lost. He is often invoked with the prayer, “Tony, Tony, come around, something’s […]
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1 Kings 19:9, 11-16; Psalm 27; Matthew 5:27-32 🗣🔥🔥🔥 In the first reading, Elijah stands on Mount Horeb (Sinai) and is visited by God in the gentleness of a light breeze. Silence is an absolute indicator of God’s presence. Let us not forget in a hurry the spiritual significance of silence in worship. As a […]
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Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Psalm 98; Matthew 10:7-13 🗣🔥🔥🔥 Barnabas is one of the least-known apostles. He played an essential role in the spread of the Gospel, yet he is not as famous as Paul or as well-known as Peter. Thus, you don’t have to be famous to be effective in the Kingdom. For fame, many […]
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23 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BARNABAS “Joseph” (Acts 4:36) was the birth name of Barnabas. “Joseph” means “may [God] add” and brings to mind the better known biblical character by the same name in Genesis (specifically, chaps. 37, 39–50). Barnabas, like his Old Testament counterpart, wholeheartedly lived for God and sacrificially served His people. The name “Barnabas” […]
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1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:17-19 🗣🔥🔥🔥 The first reading presents us with the victory of Elijah over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. The Gospel tells us that the Law and the Prophets are still to be obeyed for Christ did not come to abolish them but to complete them. This shows […]
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1Kings 17:7-16, Ps. 4, Matt. 5:13- 16. 🗣🔥🔥🔥 In the gospel, we have the example of salt and light. Salt preserves and adds flavour to food. As salt let us bring taste to the life of others. Light helps us to appreciate what is good and avoid pitfalls. As light we must dispel darkness. Elijah […]
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1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 121; Matthew 5:1-12🗣🔥🔥🔥 In the first reading, we see Elijah answering God’s call and doing God’s will. We are called by virtue of our baptism to do God’s will. In his will his our peace. In the Gospel, we have the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. The beatitudes […]