Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16; Psalm 94; Matthew 11:25-27 In the first reading, God permitted the King of Assyria to be used as the rod of his anger over Judah for the sins they committed. After this, he boasted of his power for the victory he gained. Nothing happens outside the plan of God. What do you have that […]
Monthly Archives: July 2020
Article, Know Your Faith
THE TENSION BETWEEN INFERTILITY AND IN-VITRO FERTILIZATION TODAY: A MORAL INVESTIGATION
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DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI (Fr.) ABSTRACT “There is a way that seems right unto a man but the ends in it are the ways of death” (Prov. 14:12). The amazing inventions, achievements and developments in medical science in this twenty-first century and the last forty years precisely is like a new dawn or age in medical science. […]
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Isaiah 7:1-9; Psalm 48: Matthew 11:20-24 The first reading tells us about the fall of Judah because of King Ahaz lack of faith and trust in God. After all Isaiah told King Ahaz that the Lord will do for him, Ahaz went ahead to forged alliance with the King of Assyria against the kings of […]
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ISAIAH 1:10-17; PSALM 50; MATTHEW 10:34-11:1 In the first reading God wants the people to be concerned with justice and peace and not sacrifice. Jesus in the gospel gave us the criteria for worthy discipleship. Firstly, we must love Jesus more than, parents and children: Jesus says in the gospel, “He who loves father or […]
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ISAIAH 55:10-11/PSALMS 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14/ROMANS 8:18-23/ MATTHEW 13:1-23 We have three sets of homily notes to choose from. Please scroll down the page. ************************************ Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Four kinds of hearts and their spiritual results Fr. Paul K. Oredipe: Power of God’s Word Fr. Evaristus Okeke: Obstructions to Transformation ************************************** Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Four […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE FOURTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (MEMORIAL OF ST. BENEDICT, ABBOT- JULY 11,2020)
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Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 93 Matthew 10:24-33 The Gospel further prepares our minds on what it means to face persecution. Jesus says in the gospel, “do not be afraid”. Fear is one of the most popular weapons the enemy uses against the children of God. Fear can overwhelm us with a thick shadow of darkness, […]
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Hosea 14:2-10; Psalm 51; Matthew 10:16-23 Hosea in the first reading told the people that if they listen and believe God’s words they will walk in righteous; but if they refuse then they will stumble and fall. One of the reasons many people fail, stumble and fall is refusal of instruction. Thus, as part of […]
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Hosea 11:1-4, 8-9; Psalm 80; Matthew 10:7-15 In the first reading we are presented with God’s continued love for his people despite their sins. The secret is that God is not interested in the death of a sinner rather let him turn from his evil ways and live. On the other hand, the gospel of […]
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Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Psalm 105; Matthew 10:1-7 In the gospel, Jesus sent out his disciples with the instruction to “proclaim the good news of the kingdom of heaven” (Matt.10:7). Jesus sent them on a mission of teaching, healing and restoration of the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Hosea in the first reading […]
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Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13; Psalm 114; Matthew 9:32-38 Despite God’s love for his people, they continued to spurn him. Prophet Hosea recounts their sins and how they abused his altars and created false idols for themselves. Human heart is truly hard. The gospel further illustrates this hardness of heart in the words of the Pharisees when […]