JOHN OGRAH Introduction The topic ‘purity in a morally perverse world: the seminarian in a juggled state’, is particularly timely and I believe it should occupy an important place in our formation dossier. After all, affective education is inseparably linked with the other areas of priestly formation: intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral. As the phrase ‘juggled’ […]
Monthly Archives: September 2020
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Saint Padre Pio was an Italian priest who was known for is adoration of charity and love for the people around him. He bore the wounds of Christ, which is still something that cannot be explained. Francesco Forgione was born May 25th, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. He was the son of peasant farmers Grazio Mario Forgione […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY 25TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (Memorial of St Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio), Priest)
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PROVERBS 30:5-9; PSALM 119; LUKE 9:1-6 Jesus sent out his Twelve Apostles on a mission with the principles of evangelical excellence: Detachment, Deliverance and Dedication. We must be detached. The greatest distraction of the apostolic ministry today is materialism; love of riches and fear of poverty. Thus, the first reading prayed against poverty and […]
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Daniel Evbotokhai There have been many projects that attempt to undermine African identity. In fact one cannot overrule the work of many scholars who have made every attempt to erase Africans from the surface of the earth; let alone the derogatory statement made about Africans. For instance Hegel is known to have said Africans are […]
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PROVERBS 21:1-6, 10-13; PSALM 119; LUKE 8:19-21 The First reading from the Book of Proverbs compares the ways of evil men and the ways of the righteous. It says the wicked are cast down to ruin while the plans of the diligent lead to abundance. Beloved, there is a result for all our actions. […]
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EPHESIANS 4:1-7; PSALM 19; MATTHEW 9:9-13 The name Matthew means “gift of God”. Matthew’s call is certainly a gift of God to the Church. His call provoked immediate response and conversion that produced abundant harvest. Our vocation is a gift that should provoke similar result. The first reading speaks of the different gifts which have […]
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ISAIAH 55:6-9; PSALM 145; PHILIPPIANS 1:20-24, 27; MATTHEW 20:1-16 We have five sets of homily notes here. Please scroll down the page for the desired on Fr. Evaristus Okeke: Heaven alone is Enough Fr. Paul Oredipe: God is more than Just, He is Generous Fr Galadima Bitrus, OSA: The Justice of God Fr. Daniel […]
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1 CORINTHIANS 15:35-37, 42-49; PSALM 55; LUKE 8:4-15 Like seeds the word of God is spread across the world. However, there are factors that determine positive growth. The quality of the soil determines the growth that will be actualized. Beloved, what kind of soil are we? How do we receive the word of God? Our […]
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1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-20; PSALM 16; LUKE 8:1-3 Paul says “If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vein.” Therefore, Christianity is meaningful because Jesus rose from the dead. This is the pillar of our faith and the reason for eternal hope. The Gospel presents us with […]
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1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11; PSALM 118; LUKE 7:36-50 Paul gives a personal account of his message and the source of his authority. His message is true and his authority is the Scripture. He speaks of the resurrection; a new life in Christ Jesus. Yes a woman in the gospel received this new life. Jesus […]