ACTS 28:16-20, 30-31; PSALM 11; JOHN 21:20-25 Today’s gospel makes us to understand that a lot has been written about Christ and there are other things that Jesus did that were not written. However, what we have is all that we need for our faith – if we are willing to accept it. Franz Werfel […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
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ACTS 25:13-21; PSALM 103; JOHN 21:15-19 In the gospel Jesus asked Peter the same question thrice. Probably because he wanted Peter to hear himself profess his love. He wanted Peter to be deeply conscious of what he was professing. Often times we engage in mere recitation without deep consciousness of the words used. We […]
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Rev. Fr. Timothy ETSENAMHE Sometime in 2019, Malte Zeeck, founder and co-CEO of InterNations, a web community where people from different nationalities meet, connect, and exchange information, opined that ‘’Brazil, South Africa and Nigeria (the bottom three countries in the safety and security subcategory) are also the three worst-rated destinations for personal safety in […]
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ACTS 22:30, 23:6-11; PSALM 16; JOHN 17:20-26 The gospel presents us with the prayer of Jesus for all believers. Jesus prayed for strength for believers – strength to carry his Gospel to all peoples. We are to witness to Christ everywhere knowing that he is always with us to guide and protect us. In the […]
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ACTS 20:28-38; PSALM 68; JOHN 17:11-19 Both readings today present us with farewell speeches of Paul and Jesus Christ respectively. Paul admonished the Ephesians to remain steadfast even as he asked for God’s protection on them. Jesus prayed that his disciples should remain united, consecrated and delivered from all evil. This prayer is very […]
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much” (Luke 16:10). According to our Savior, little things can make a significant impact on the big picture. Your riches, prosperity and wealth may hinge on […]
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ACTS 20:17-27; PSALM 68; JOHN 17:1-11 The gospel reading presents us with the prayer of Jesus Christ for himself. Jesus was about leaving the people and he gave glory to God for all that was done through him. Similarly, Paul in the first reading was about leaving Ephesus for Jerusalem, he recounted his work in […]
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ACTS 19:1-8; PSALM 67; JOHN 16:29-33 Jesus says “Take courage: I have conquered the world!” Jesus had prepared our minds for the persecution that will come for his name sake so he calls us to be courageous. Courage, fortitude or boldness is a function of the gift of Holy Spirit. 2 Tim. 1:7 says that […]
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ACTS 1:15-17.20A.20C-26, 1JOHN 4:11-16, JOHN 17:11-19 ********************************* 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 […]
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ACTS 18:23-28; PSALM 26; JOHN 16:23-28 Jesus said to his disciples, “Very truly, I tell you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.” […]