Isaiah 58:1-9; Psalm 51; Matthew 9:14-15 Isaiah speaks of a true fast as against putting on a false impression. For him, true fast makes us to renounce our transgressions and engage in pratical works of mercy. Similarly, in the gospel the theme of fasting was the subject of debate between the disciples of John and […]
Monthly Archives: February 2021
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Bridget Eigbe ******* Though much dispute in our time, nevertheless, the deepest and most authentic mission of a married woman is her spouse and family. Mother Mary is the mother of our Lord Jesus Christ – God the Son. She is the Spiritual mother of the Church. She is the mother of all Christian […]
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Rev. Fr. Timothy Etsenamhe Assistant Director of Social Communications, Auchi Diocese Lent is a sombre religious observance in Christian Liturgical Calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday. It lasts for a period of six weeks and officially culminates on Maundy Thursday. Lent affords us the opportunity to prepare for Easter. We do this by observing the […]
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DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20; PSALM 1; LUKE 9:22-25 See, “I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction.” Moses asked the people to make a choice between life and death. If they obey God’s commandments they will live; but if they don’t they will certainly be destroyed. Beloved, let us keep God’s word and […]
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JOEL 2:12-18; PSALM 50; 2CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:2; MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-18 ********** The season of lent is here again. This is the great penitential season of the Church’s life. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks later, the night before Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy […]
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GENESIS 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; PSALM 28; MARK 8:14-21 Man had drifted away from God and had completely lost his friendship. So, God decided to wipe man away from the earth by means of a great flood but God established the safety of Noah and his family in order for him to repopulate the earth. Beloved, […]
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“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem” (Mt 20:18) Lent: a Time for Renewing Faith, Hope and Love Dear Brothers and Sisters, Jesus revealed to his disciples the deepest meaning of his mission when he told them of his passion, death and resurrection, in fulfilment of the Father’s will. He then called the disciples […]
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Nwachukwu Appolonia U. Often, communication in marriage doesn’t lie much with what we say but how we say what we say and how we respond to what is said. This principle determines understanding and laughter or misunderstanding and insult. Little wonder, Prov. 15:1 says that “a soft answer turns away wrath but grievous words […]
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GENESIS 4:1-5, 25; PSALM 50; MARK 8:11-13 Adam and Eve gave birth to Cain and Abel. The former tilled the land while the latter was a shepherd. Cain brought fruits of the soil as an offering to the Lord. Abel for his part brought the firstborn of his flock. The Lord was pleased with […]
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LEVITICUS 13:1-2, 44-46; PSALM 32; 1CORINTHIANS 10:31-11:1; MARK 1:40-45 ******************* There are five homily notes here; scroll down the page. You can equally press the red bell button at the left hand side of the page to subscribe so that you can always receive notification whenever there is an upload. Leave us with your […]