Daniel 2:31-45; Psalm – Daniel 3:57-61; Luke 21:5-11 Christ speaks about the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and also warns his followers to guard against antichrist. Do not be anxious about the end of time rather be conscious of having a perfect end. Prepare for a holy death. Avoid distractions; those who claim to […]
Monthly Archives: November 2021
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Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20; Psalm – Daniel 3:52-56; Luke 21:1-4 In the first reading, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon imposed his own religion on the Isrealites and through Ashpenaz, his chief chamberlain, he got some men of Judah; Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah to be cultured for service in his […]
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DAN. 7:13-14/REV.1:5-8/ JOHN 18:33-37 ********************************* 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 your comments and suggestions […]
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1 Maccabees 6:1-13; Psalm 9; Luke 20:27-40 The first reading speaks of the fall and death of Antiochus. The bible says when Antiochus heard the good news of the restoration and rededication of the Temple he was astounded and badly shaken. He took to his bed and became sick from grief because things did not […]
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1 Maccabees 4:36-37, 52-59; Psalm – 1 Chronicles 29:10-12; Luke 19:45-48 The first reading presents us with the victory of Judas Maccabeus and his followers over the pagan king and how they organized for the cleansing and re-dedication of the Temple for sacred use and worship. Similarly, in the Gospel reading, Jesus drove out all […]
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A talk presented by Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai at St. Augustine Chaplaincy, Auchi (17/11/2021) NO ONE WILL BE MISSING Numbers 31:49; John 10:28 This topic draws our minds to two scriptural passages. They are: Numbers 31:49 and John 10:28. The first one says “Your servants have counted the soldiers under our command and not one of us is missing.” While the second […]
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1 Maccabees 2:15-29; Psalm 50; Luke 19:41-44 The first reading tells us of the revolt against the notorious pagan king Antiochus and his servants. For three years Mattathias masterminded this revolt by protecting the integrity of the sacred places; attacking intruders who would want to profane such places with their pagan rites. Beloved, we can […]
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(MEMORIAL OF ST ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY, RELIGIOUS) 2 Maccabees 7:1, 20-31; Psalm 17; Luke 19:11-28 The first reading presents us with the martyrdom of seven sons and their mother on account of their refusal to perform the rites declared by the pagan king. They stood their ground regardless of the death penalty. Are there […]
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2 Maccabees 6:18-31; Psalm 3; Luke 19:1-10 In the Gospel, Jesus tells us that his mission is to save those who were lost. Zacchaeus was lost but he made himself available by climbing a tree. So that the One who has come to seek the lost sheep of the house of Israel may easily find […]
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