Isaiah 45:6-8; Psalm 85 Luke 7:19-23 “happy is the man that does not lose faith in me.” The Gospel reading of today tells us about the experience of John the Baptist when he was in prison, he sent messengers to Jesus to ask if he is the Messiah or they should expect someone else? This […]
Monthly Archives: December 2020
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Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; Psalm 34; Matthew 21:28-32 The Prophet Zephaniah invites the rebellious and defiled city to change so that she will not be put to shame on that day. The Lord says that he will change peoples’ ways and that truth will be spoken and shame will be removed. We are invited to […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR MONDAY THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (MEMORIAL OF ST JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST & DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH)
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Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17; Psalm 25; Matthew 21:23-27 Some people ask questions because they do not want to learn just as we have it in our gospel text. The chief priests and the elders questioned Jesus about his authority not to learn about authority but in order to tame him. Jesus answered their question with a […]
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Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Psalm – Luke 1:46-50, 53-54; 1Thess. 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 We have four homily notes available please scroll down the page. God bless you! ******************* Fr. Galadima Bitrus, OSA: Rejoice! Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Rejoice: Contentment and Hope Fr. Paul Oredipe: Rejoice: Christian Joy Fr. Evaristus Okeke: Rejoice in the Lord always! ******************* […]
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Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Psalm 80; Matthew 17:10-13 The first reading reminds us of Elijah and all he did. In line with this theme when Jesus spoke to the disciples about Elijah the Gospel reading says they understood that he was speaking to them about John the Baptist. Though John had all the traits of Elijah; John […]
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Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1; Matthew 11:16-19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ We live in a world with many prejudices. While Jesus’ […]
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ISAIAH 41:13-20; PSALM 144; MATTHEW 11:11-15 “The kingdom of God suffers violence.” This is indeed a puzzling verse at first. How can God’s kingdom suffer, and what do violent people have to do with it? Much have been said about this verse in the Bible. However, Jesus’ statement that “From the days of John the […]
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Matt 11 : 28 – 30 Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke […]
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ISAIAH 40:25-31; PSALM 103; MATTHEW 11:28-30 Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest”. “Come” is a familiar word in scripture. “Come back to me; come and see; come follow me.” God continues to invite us, desiring what is best for us. […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY (DECEMBER 8)
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Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98:1-4; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 Today’s solemnity recalls the Immaculate Conception of Mary in the womb of her mother. In 1854, Pope Pius IX solemnly clarified with finality the long-held belief of the Church that Mary was conceived free from original sin. In proclaiming the Immaculate Conception of Mary as […]