Ezekiel 24:15-24; Psalm – Deuteronomy 32; Matthew 19:16-22 In the first reading Prophet Ezekiel became a lesson onto the people of Israel. The death of Ezekiel’s wife symbolized the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and the grief the people will suffer. In the Gospel we read the account of the rich young man who […]
Monthly Archives: August 2020
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Isaiah 56:1, 6-7; Psalm 65; Romans 11:13-15, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28 We have three sets of homily notes to choose from. Please scroll down the page. ************************ Fr. Paul Oredipe : No ‘Reserved’ Seats in God’s Kingdom Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Salvation is for all Fr. Thomas Oyode: “The Lord has Prepared a Table for all Peoples” […]
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Revelations 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; Psalm 45; 1Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 ************** The first reading presents us with a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Faced with the red dragon, this woman was moved by the power of God to a place […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR FRIDAY NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST & MARTYR)
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EZEKIEL 16:1-15, 60, 63; PSALM – ISAIAH 12; MATTHEW 19:3-12 ****************** In the first reading, Ezekiel recounted how Israel betrayed God’s love. God so loved and cared for the people of Israel but with time Israel abandoned God. It is utter ingratitude not to return love for love. We are loved by God […]
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EZEKIEL 12:1-12; PSALM 78; MATTHEW 18:21-19:1 The Gospel reading presents us with the theme of forgiveness. Christ wants us to forgive not once but indefinitely. As Christians forgiveness is our business. There is no limit to God’s mercy or as to the number of times we can go to confession. In the parable given we […]
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Ezekiel 9:1-7, 10:18-22; Psalm 112; Matthew 18:15-20 The fourth discourse of Matthew’s Gospel is addressed to the leading disciples. It emphasizes the role of dialogue, fraternal correction and charity of conduct in Christian community. Therefore, as Christians we should be responsible for one another. Our actions can build up or destroy the faith of those […]
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Fr. Daniel Ogunsanya An image is an imitation or likeness of a person or thing. Images need not be exact likenesses, but may vary from actual photographs to conventional figures which are representative of types rather than of real persons or things.
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Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode A peep into matters that concern rape and sexual violence could, at some point, leave everyone implicated either as victims, as culprits or as onlookers. This becomes even clearer as the matter is fast becoming a political one and then there is the question of being classified or pigeon holed […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR TUESDAY NINETEENTH WEEK ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST CLARE, VIRGIN & RELIGIOUS)
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EZEKIEL 2:8-3:4; PSALM 119; MATTHEW 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 In the first reading, Ezekiel accepts the role of a prophet by that very fact, the words which he speaks are the words of God himself. We are told by Christ in today’s Gospel that we must change and become as pure as little children if […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (FEAST OF ST LAWRENCE, DEACON & MARTYR)
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2Corinthians 9:6-10; Psalm 111; John 12:24-26 In the first reading Paul encourages us give alms to the poor and to be people of deep faith for there is a reward that awaits us. St. Lawrence was a lover of the poor. He lived a fruitful life and a generous life through his commitment to […]