Exodus 20:1-17/Psalm 19/Matthew 13:18-23 The first reading presents us with the Decalogue that is, “the Law given at Sinai”. This law is popularly known as the Ten Commandments. They speak of the greatest obligation (to worship only God), the greatest injury to a person (murder), the greatest injury to family bonds (adultery), the greatest injury […]
Monthly Archives: July 2021
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SONG OF SONGS 3:1-4 PSALM 63; JOHN 20:1-2, 11-18 On June 10, 2016, the liturgical celebration honoring St. Mary Magdalene was raised from a memorial to a feast, putting her on par or same level with the Apostles. The decision is situated in the current ecclesial context, which calls upon us to reflect more […]
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EXODUS 16:1-5, 9-15; PSALM 78; MATTHEW 13:1-9 Today’s Psalm says that “In their heart they put God to the test by demanding the food they craved. They even spoke against God. They said: ‘Is it possible for God to prepare a table in the desert?’” God overlooked the complaints of the Israelites and answered […]
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EXODUS 14:21-15:1; EX.15; MATTHEW 12:46-50 In the first reading, God preserved the Israelites by making the sea a dry land for them to pass through. Beloved, those who trust in the Lord are never stranded. Just when you think there is no way out God makes a way beyond your imagination. After they had […]
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EXODUS 14:5-18; PSALM – EXODUS 15:1-6; MATTHEW 12:38-42 The people’s hardness of heart was seen in the first reading and in the gospel reading. Despite the many miracles our Lord worked for them, they demanded for more signs. In the first reading the Hebrews forgot all the Lord has done for them, rather than trusting […]
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Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 22; Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34 ********************************* There are four homily notes here and a video; 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 […]
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EXODUS 12:37-42; PSALM 136; MATTHEW 12:14-21 In the Gospel, Jesus had to withdraw from a particular region because of the plot of the Pharisees against him. This is a right application of wisdom. He did not leave that territory because he was weak. Faith is good; anointing is good; skill is good but wisdom is […]
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EXODUS 11:10-12:14; PSALM 116; MATTHEW 12:1-8 The first reading speaks of the “the institution of the Passover”. This celebration commemorates the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST BONAVENTURE, B.D.) 15/7/2021
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EXODUS 3:13-20; PSALM 105; MATTHEW 11:28-30 “God reveals his name to Moses” A person’s name conveys so much respect and importance among the Jews. So, Moses made a request and the Lord answered saying “I Am who Am,” – Yahweh. The name Yahweh is a perpetual testimony to God’s faithfulness to his promises. Thus […]
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EXODUS 3:1-6, 9-12; PSALM 103; MATTHEW 11:25-27 The first reading recounts the event of the burning bush. The burning bush represents many things to the Jews and Christians; such as God’s miraculous energy, sacred light, illumination, the burning heart of purity, love and clarity. From a human standpoint, it represents Moses’ reverence and fear before the divine presence. From […]