EXODUS 12:1-8, 11-14; PSALM 116; 1CORINTHIANS 11:23-26; JOHN 13:1-15 There are two homily notes here for our meditation and prayers. Happy anniversary to all Priests. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today we begin the Easter Triduum. It begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. This mass is celebrated in the evening time just as the Passover […]
Monthly Archives: March 2021
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THEME: DEALING WITH TRIALS DAY ONE (1/4/2021) 1 Sam1:15 “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord. MEDITATION Life itself is not always a bed of roses. There are times it presents us with negative […]
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ISAIAH 50:4-9; PSALM 69; MATTHEW 26:14-25 “Who thinks he has a case against me? Let him approach me”. In the first reading Isaiah speaks of his witness to God before men and women and how he had to face persecution and trials for it. This persecution also speaks of Christ’s suffering. Isaiah says “The Lord […]
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REV FR TIMOTHY ETSENAMHE The veneration of the Eucharist which is done outside the Holy Mass is a continuation of the Mass. At the same time, it is the best preparation for the Eucharistic celebration. It is a big help towards the spiritual life of the person. It takes you close to Jesus, just like […]
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Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 71; John 13:21-33, 36-38 In the first reading, we see the Second Song of the Suffering Servant of the Lord. This Suffering Servant of Lord in the Prophecy of Isaiah is Jesus Christ. He is the Light of the nations that has brought the dawn of the Lord’s salvation to the ends […]
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ISAIAH 42:1-7; PSALM 27; JOHN 12:1-11 In the gospel, Jesus says “I tell you most solemnly, one of you will betray me.” Beloved, we have had course to betray one that is very dear to us or one with whom we share sincere friendship. We betray Jesus when we don’t stand for the truth. […]
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Before the procession Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 At Mass Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 ********************************* There are four 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 […]
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Fr.Daniel Evbotokhai THE VINCENTIAN SERVICES VIZ-A-VIZ THE MENACE OF COVID-19COVID-19. ON THE OCCASION OF THE VINCENTIANS ANNUAL PROVINCIAL MEETING. AUCHI 27/3/2021 Introduction Evangelization is the primary mandate of the Church. The Church has always encouraged her children to always engage and foster the course of the Good News to the whole world. COVID 19 on the […]
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EZEKIEL 37:21-28; PSALM – JEREMIAH 31:10-13; JOHN 11:45-56 I will bring them home and make them one nation. This prophecy of Ezekiel shows that a day will come when all shall be united as a redeemed nation. This prophecy was manifested in Jesus Christ. Jesus died to gather together the scattered children of God. The […]
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JEREMIAH 20:10-13; PSALM 18; JOHN 10:31-42 “He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men.” This statement refers first to Jeremiah who was being persecuted by the people. Secondly, it refers to Jesus’ persecution in the gospel reading which shall fully be unfolded in the Holy Week. Both persecutions […]