Wisdom 2:12.17-20, Ps. 54, James 3:16-4:3, Mk. 9:30-37 Fr Galadima Bitrus, (OSA) THE MEASURE OF GODLY vs EARTHLY WISDOM Being wise, that quality of making good judgement based on experience or knowledge, is certainly a desirable thing. But like everything good, wisdom can be put to good use or bad use (misuse or abuse). The […]
Monthly Archives: September 2021
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I Tim. 6:13-16, Ps.100, Lk. 8:4-15. Like seeds the word of God is spread across the world. However, there are factors that determine positive growth. The quality of the soil determines the growth that will be actualized. Beloved, what kind of soil are we? How do we receive the word of God? Our modern world […]
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1 Timothy 6:2c-12/Psalm 49/ Luke 8:1-3 “There were women with them who provided for them out of their means.” Today’s Gospel presents us with women who were part of Christ’s ministry. Some of these women witnessed to the episode on Mount Calvary, they were present at his burial and they saw the Risen Lord. […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR THURSDAY 24TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR 1 (Memorial of St Cornelius, Pope, & St Cyprian, Bishop, Martyrs)
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1 Timothy 4:12-16; Psalm 110; Luke 7:36-50 “Her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much.” A woman of ill-repute in the gospel received a new life. Jesus forgave her many sins because of the love and worship she expressed. She kissed the feet of Jesus; a sign that she regrets and rejects […]
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I Timothy 3:14-16/ Psalm 111/John 19:25b-27 Today’s celebration recalls in a special way the sorrows Mary went through as the mother of Jesus Christ. Simeon predicted that Mary will suffer because of her Son. Do we have parents who are suffering because of their children? Kindly draw strength from Mary’s life. Mary’s suffering was not […]
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Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 75; Philippians 2:6-11; John 3:13-17 The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross celebrates three historical events: (1.) The discovery of the True Cross by Saint Helena the mother of Emperor Constantine in 320 under the temple of Venus in Jerusalem. (2.) The dedication in 335 of the basilica and shrine […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR MONDAY THE TWENTY FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL ST JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 13/9/2021)
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1 TIMOTHY 2:1-8; PSALM 28; LUKE 7:1-10 St. Paul says; “I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life, godly and respectful in every way.” Beloved, our leaders; whether spiritual or temporal […]
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Isaiah 50:5-9; Psalm 115; James 2:14-18; Mark 8:27-35 ********************************* There are three 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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1 Timothy 1:15-17; Psalm 112; Luke 6:43-49 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit.” With these words; Jesus compares soundness of heart to a good fruit. A tree is known by the fruits it bears. What kind of fruits […]
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You shouldn’t listen to all pastors. Some are roaring lions looking for whom to devour. Don’t rush to miracle centre(s) for signs and wonders. Some will turn you to a faithless christian and make you a wanderer. Not all advice from old people, you should listen to. Remember foolish people grow old too. Not all […]