1Peter 1:10-16; Psalm 98; Mark 10:28-31 In the first reading Peter calls us to a holy living. “He says “Be holy because I am holy” (1Peter 1:16). Peter calls us to holiness and. In Chapter V of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council say all Christ’s faithful, […]
Monthly Archives: February 2022
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1Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 110; Mark 10:17-27 Faith Irrespective moods In today’s first reading we are introduced to the Firs t Letter of St Peter. It will interest you to know that the purpose of this letter is to encourage believers in the face of persecution and suffering. What is it that you are going through? […]
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SIRACH 27:4-7, 1COR.15:54-58, LUKE 6:39-45 ********************************* 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 comments and suggestions or chat […]
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James 5:13-20; Psalm 141; Mark 10:13-16 James’ Final Instructions Today we have come to the last part of James’ practical instructions. If you have been following this series you would have realized the importance of actions along with faith. Our actions must cohere with our faith. However, in this last passage, James leaves us with […]
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James 5:9-12; Psalm 103; Mark 10:1-12 James speaks on “patience in suffering.” He urges believers to maintain an attitude of patience in suffering. James says “consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” Do not give […]
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ETSESENAMHE ESHI TIMOTHY The Nigerian society is inundated with tales of internet fraudsters, popularly referred to in Nigeria as ‘Yahoo Boys.’ ‘Yahoo- Yahoo’ describes the trade of these fraudsters. It is gotten from one of the major tools- the Yahoo Mail- employed by the ‘yahoo Boys.’ It is alleged that about 55% of teenage boys […]
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Mathew 13 :1-9 This gospel passage is an account of the Galileans who suffered misfortunes under the regime of Herod. Those he mingled their blood with sacrifices and those that the tower of Siloam collapsed upon. Jesus responded that their misfortune was not due to their more grievous sins but for the witnesses, an opportunity […]
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JAMES 5:1-6; PSALM 49; MARK 9:41-50 Warning to the Rich “Warning to the Rich” in today’s first reading James warns the rich against confiscating the wages of their labourers. Proverbs 3:27 puts it this way: “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to […]
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BOASTING AND BRAGGING James 4:13-17; Psalm 49; Mark 9:38-40 Today, James warns us against boasting. He says we have no need to boast about tomorrow for a man’s life is like a puff of smoke, which appears for a moment and then disappears. Thus, James reminds us that every undertaking is subjected to the will […]
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1PETER 5:1-4; PSALM 23; MATTHEW 16:13-19 Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter also known as the Throne of Saint Peter. The “chair” symbolizes the authority of St Peter and his successors who have served the Church of Jesus Christ as the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). Peter was the first bishop […]