1 John 4:19–5:4/ Psalms 72:1-2, 14 /Luke 4:14-22 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, to proclaim the year […]
Monthly Archives: January 2022
1 John 4:11-18/ Psalms 72:1-2, 10, 12-13/ Mark 6:45-52 “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Moved with compassion and love for souls Jesus says to the disciples do not be afraid. Beloved, when you are in a scaring situation, a state of emotional challenge and spiritual anxiety, envision Jesus saying to you […]
1 John 4:7-10/ Psalms 72:1-2, 3-4, 7-8/ Mark 6:34-44 “Jesus saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them”. In another scene, Jesus says “be compassionate as my heavenly Father is compassionate”. Today’s gospel does not only draw our minds to the miracle of the multiplication of loaves but also to the miraculous effect […]
1 John 3:22-4:6, Psalm 2 and Matthew 4:12-17, 23-25 “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light; for those who sat in the region and the shadow of death light has dawned.” Jesus is the light of the world. The great movement towards salvation has begun. He continued in the very words […]
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72; Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 ********************************* There are two 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 […]
Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 64; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21 God instructs Moses to bless the people in his name. Using his words on this first day of the year 2022 I declare from the Altar of God; this year the Lord will bless you and keep you! The Lord will make his face to shine upon […]
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 55th WORLD DAY OF PEACE 1 JANUARY 2022 Dialogue Between Generations, Education and Work: Tools for Building Lasting Peace 1. “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace” (Is 52:7). The words of the prophet Isaiah speak of consolation; they voice […]