REV. FR. TIMOTHY ETSENAMHE The year 2020 jam-packed by shock and agitation brings mixed feelings. The swift emergence of the highly infectious Covid-19 disease brought shock and sadness, as it left many, especially in the western world, depressed. In the midst of this public health distress, the agitation for the dignity of the life of […]
Monthly Archives: October 2020
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Ephesians 1:11-14; Psalm 33; Luke 12:1-7 Paul tells us in the first reading that we have been stamped with the seal of the Holy Spirit. The seal is placed as a proprietary mark on something. By the gift of the Holy Spirit at Baptism, God marks us out as his own property. Precisely because of […]
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A PAPER PRESENTED BY REV. FR. DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI AT THE SEMINARY OF ALL SAINTS, UHIELE, EKPOMA ON THE OCCASION OF HER MISSION WEEK CELEBRATION OCTOBER 15TH, 2020 Introduction The topic at hand, calls us to reflect on evangelization alongside the present pandemic COVID-19. Evangelization is the primary mandate of the Church. The Church has always […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR THURSDAY 28TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (Memorial of St Teresa of Avila, Virgin & Doctor of the Church)
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Ephesians 1:1-10; Psalm 98; Luke 11:47-54 In the first reading, Paul says that God’s plan since the foundation of the world is for all things to be united under Christ. This union implies redemption and salvation. In the Gospel, Jesus rebuked the officials for their hypocrisy because it prevents the people from reaching closer union […]
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Galatians 5:18-25; Psalm 1; Luke 11:42-46 Paul tells us today that “those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions.” Those who belong to Christ are those who have been baptized and called to give expressions to the fruits of the Spirit. This is how we can build up the body […]
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Galatians 5:1-6; Psalm 118; Luke 11:37-41 In the First reading, Paul says that to be saved is not based on external signs but faith. Faith is very necessary for salvation. Faith is a function of the spirit within you and not a function of your outward expressions. Jesus emphasized this when he addressed the Pharisees […]
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Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31-5:1; Psalm 113; Luke 11:29-32 “Something greater than Jonah is here!” Jesus is greater than Jonah. The people of Nineveh recognized the authority of Jonah and repented. Jesus’ generation should be able to do the same, given that Jesus is greater than Jonah. Again, the people in the gospel were asking Jesus […]
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Isaiah 25:6-10; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 We have three homily notes here. Scroll down the page. Fr. Paul Oredipe: Everything is ready; Come to the Marriage Feast Fr. Evaristus Okeke: You are Invited: Come, but participate Actively Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: God’s plan for salvation Fr. Paul Oredipe: EVERYTHING IS READY; COME […]
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Galatians 3:22-29; Psalm 105; Luke 11:27 In the first reading, Paul says “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of you arenone in Christ Jesus” This statement was a revolution ; because before this time there was high level […]
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GALATIANS 3:7-14; PSALM 111; LUKE 11:15-26 In our Gospel, Jesus says: “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters”. To gather with Christ means to enter into his paschal mystery; identify with his true and definitive vocation. Baptism is the beginning of this gathering and the Holy […]