ACTS 1:15-17, 20-26; PSALM 113; JOHN 15:9-17 There is no mention of a Matthias among the lists of disciples or followers of Jesus in the three synoptic gospels, but according to Acts, he had been with Jesus from his baptism until his Ascension. However, the first reading speaks of the election of Matthias as one of the Twelve to replace […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
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Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 4:1-13 and Mark 16:15-20 The Ascension of Jesus is the physical departure of Christ from Earth into the presence of God in Heaven. According to the New Testament narrative, the Ascension occurred forty days after the resurrection. In the Christian tradition, reflected in the creed and confessional statements, God exalted Jesus after his death, raising Him as first of the dead, and taking Him to Heaven, where Jesus took his seat at the right […]
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ACTS 17:15, 22-18:1; PSALM 149; JOHN 16:12-15 Jesus says “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth.” It is impossible to assimilate in a short period of time all that Jesus has to teach […]
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ACTS 16:22-34; PSALM 138; JOHN 16:5-11 Paul and Silas were praying and singing God’s praises, while the other prisoners listened. Suddenly there was an earthquake that shook the prison to its foundations. All the doors flew open and the chains fell from all the prisoners. Beloved, let us not underestimate the power of praise and […]
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ACTS 16:11-15; PSALM 150; JOHN 15:26-16:4 In the Gospel, Jesus tells his followers that when the advocate comes they will be able to endure and testify on his behalf. Jesus asks us to testify on his behalf, to announce the good news. Pope Francis has reminded us of this in his Apostolic Exhortation “the Joy […]
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Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Psalm 98; 1John 4:7-10; John 15:9-17 ********************************* 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 […]
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ACTS 16:1-10; PSALM 100; JOHN 15:18-21 “Servants are not greater than their master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you; if they kept my word, they will keep yours also.” Following Jesus also means sharing his lot, being rejected and even hated by ‘the world’ because our values are different. As Christians we should […]
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OVERCOMING THE WORLD THE RISE AND FALL OF SAUL DAY SEVEN 1 Samuel 14:4-7 MEDITATION Nothing can hinder the Lord from saving , There was a lot that Jonathan needed to overcome for the Battle at Micmash Pass to succeed. First of all, the terrain was difficult. This pass was situated between two cliffs. One was […]
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ACTS 15:22-31; PSALM 57; JOHN 15:12-17 Love one another as I have loved you. This is not a burden, an impossible task, but an invitation to the fullness of love and life that Jesus lived. Again, Jesus says “I do not call you servants any longer … but friends.” Moses and the prophets were known […]
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MICHELLE ONAGIEMIZE MOMOH My soul shakes in anger and pain Alas I mourn my fallen brothers Arise o compatriots We sang As the mad dogs sprayed the steel bullets on our innocence Our lives cut at the early prime The fading light swtiched off Swtiched to permit our deaths The flame of death burns […]