Zephaniah 3:14:18; Psalm Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 1:39-56 The Church celebrates the visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. We have so much to learn from this visit. First of all, we must learn to visit our loved ones. We must learn to visit those in need, the sick, the aged and the lonely. Again, […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
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Deuteronomy 4:32-34.39-40, Romans 8:14-17, Mathewn28:16-20 ********************************* There are three 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 comments and suggestions or chat […]
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ECCLESIASTICUS 51:12-20; PSALM 19; MARK 11:27-33 The first reading invites us to seek wisdom. Wisdom is defined as knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it. Let us seek wisdom that we may be guided in all we do. Wisdom alone enables a man to meet and overcome dangers. Wisdom brings success; it is profitable […]
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AUCHI DIOCESAN PRIEST BECOMES FIRST PRIEST IN NIGERIA TO BAG A DOCTORATE IN SACRED SCRIPTURE AT THE BIBLICUM
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Josef Ishu Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Stan-William Oshiozekhai Ede has made history as the first Nigerian Catholic Priest to bag Doctorate in Sacred Scripture at the prestigious Pontificium Institutum Biblicum, Rome. According to a statement issued by the Assistant Director of Social Communications, Auchi Diocese, Rev. Fr. Timothy Etsenamhe, […]
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ECCLESIASTICUS 44:1, 9-13; PSALM 150; MARK 11:11-26 The first reading calls us to praise illustrious men. Our ancestors who in their successive generations have done good deeds and communicated same to their descendants. Their legacies speak so much about them. Ben Sirach says these men are worthy of praise. Unlike some who have left […]
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ECCLESIASTICUS 42:15-25; PSALM 33; MARK 10:46-52 “The work of the Lord is full of his glory”. With these words Ben Sirach the Writer of the first reading presents a song of praise to God for the beautiful works of creation. Similarly, the Psalmist says “Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp, with a […]
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ECCLESIASTICUS 36:1, 4-5, 10-17; PSALM 79; MARK 10:32-45 Ben Sirach the Writer of the book of Ecclesiasticus prays that God should cast the fear of himself over every nation. He says; “Let them acknowledge you, just as we have acknowledged that there is no God but you, Lord.” Beloved, we need to know that there […]
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ECCLESIASTICUS 35:1-12; PSALM 50; MARK 10:28-31 “Give to the Most High as he has given to you.” The first reading calls us to honour the Lord with generosity. Do not appear empty-handed in the Lord’s presence; for all these things are due under the commandment. A virtuous man’s offering graces the altar, and its savour […]
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Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 87; John 19:25-34 Today we celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church – Mater Ecclesiae. Mary’s role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ. In the gospel we are presented with the scene on Calvary. Jesus was mindful of his mother and placed her in the […]
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Acts 2:1-11; Ps.104; Gal.5:16-25; John 15:26-27; 16:12-15 ********************************* There are three 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 comments and suggestions […]