THEME: REBUILDING THE BROKEN WALLS DAY ONE: Nehemiah 2:3 The book of Nehemiah tells the true story of a Jewish slave, cupbearer to the king of Persia, and his mission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. But this historical account is about much more than construction. In Nehemiah, we find plans that will help us […]
Monthly Archives: November 2020
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ROM. 10:9-18/ PS. 19:2-3,4-5. MATTHEW 4:18-22 Jesus says to Peter and Andrew “follow me” the same way he said to the Levi “follow me” to John and James “Follow me”. To follow him means to imitate him. Andrew means “manly” or “courageously” so it can be said that he courageously followed Jesus. To courageously follow […]
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“A Christmas that is celebrated in the assurance that the environment is unsafe for freedom of movement would seem for some better not celebrated.” The erstwhile President Goodluck Jonathan on the 1st of November, tweeted on his twitter handle after playing guest to the Church of Nativity Ikoyi, Anglican Communion, that ‘’2020 has been a […]
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Isaiah 63:16b-17; 64:1, 3b-8; Psalm 80; 1Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:33-37 There are two homily notes here; kindly scroll down the page. Remain blessed in this New Liturgical Year. ……………………. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Be vigilant Fr. Paul Oredipe: Wait in Patient Hope for God …………………….. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Be vigilant Today is the first Sunday […]
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Apocalypse 22:1-7; Psalm 95; Luke 21:34-36 We are given a picture of our eternal home in today’s first reading. God is light and all those who shall make it to heaven shall live in never-ending light because the Lord will be shining on them. If we must live in that light we must quit the […]
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APOCALYPSE 20:1-4, 11-21:2; PSALM 84; LUKE 21:29-33 The first reading tells us that the dead shall be judged by God. The names of those who were faithful during their earthly life shall be written in the book of life. The release of the dragon and the great battle of Armageddon are images used to encourage […]
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APOCALYPSE 18:1-2, 21-23, 19:1-3, 9; PSALM 100; LUKE 21:20-28 God’s judgment is true and just. In the first reading we read the echoes of the Angels “Fallen is Babylon the great!” The assembly of heaven rendered hymn of praise to God for the punishment and destruction of the City of Babylon. Babylon was judged for […]
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APOCALYPSE 15:1-4; PSALM 98; LUKE 21:12-19 In the Gospel, Jesus warns his disciples that they will suffer for him but he will be with them to strengthen them and to protect them. If we witness to the Lord we shall equally enjoy his protection. In the first reading, John presents us with the vision of […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR TUESDAY THE THIRTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II (Memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions, Martyrs)
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APOCALYPSE 14:14-19; PSALM 96; LUKE 21:5-11 The Temple was built to honour God and as a place of prayer but there were those who didn’t see beyond its surface. Christ foretells the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and also warns his followers to be on their guard against antichrist – those who claim to […]
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APOCALYPSE 14:1-5; PSALM 24; LUKE 21:1-4 “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.” The gospel presents us with the widow’s mite. Preaching on this, Pope Francis said: ‘Faced with the needs of others, we are called to deprive ourselves of essential things, not only the superfluous; we […]