The Wisdom from Above JAMES 3:13-18; PSALM 18; MARK 9:14-29 Continuing with St. James collection of practical instructions; today’s first reading presents us with the topic “The Wisdom from Above”. James says if there is anyone amongst us who claims to be wise, he or she should prove it by a good life. Therefore, our […]
Monthly Archives: February 2022
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1 Samuel 26:2,7-9,11-13,22-23 / Psalm 102(103):1-4,8,10,12-13/ 1 Corinthians 15:45-49/ Luke 6:27-38 LOVE YOUR ENEMIES Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today we are concerned with the theme “Love your enemies”. In the first reading we have the example of David who had the opportunity to eliminate Saul his outright enemy but forgave him. Similarly, in the gospel Jesus says “Be […]
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DIVINE INSPIRATION James 2:1-9; Psalm 33; Mark 8:27-33 “Who do people say I am?” Jesus asked his disciples. People easily have opinions about public figures; positive or negative; objective or subjective (bias). In the case of Jesus his disciples told him only the positive and subjective truth about him: Elijah, Jeremiah, John the Baptist or […]
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TAMING THE TONGUE James 3:1-10: Psalm 11; Mark 9:2-13 In the first reading James speaks on the topic “Taming the Tongue”. He says “the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Like a small spark of fire the tongue can set the whole body ablaze. There are many talkative […]
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James 2:14-24, 26; Psalm 111; Mark 8:34-9:1 Faith versus action James teaches “Faith and Action” in today’s first reading. “But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” “Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds” (James 2:18). Therefore, it is not enough to say we have faith; […]
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James 1:19-27; Psalm 14; Mark 8:22-26 “HEARING AND DOING” James in the first reading speaks on hearing and doing of God’s word. He says we should not deceive ourselves by simply listening to his word; we must put it into practice. Again, he adds sayings; no one should think of himself as religious when […]
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James 1:12-18; Psalm 94; Mark 8:14-21 Test and Temptation In the first reading James distinguished test from temptation. He says that temptation does not come from God; rather a person is tempted when he is drawn away and trapped by his own evil desire. This desire conceives and gives birth to sin; and sin when […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR MONDAY THE SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR II MEMORIAL OF SAINTS CYRIL & METHODIUS.
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Acts 13:46-49; Psalm 117; Luke 10:1-9 Today the Church celebrates the memorial of St. Cyril and St. Methodius. St. Cyril was a priest and a philosopher he accompanied his brother St. Methodius to Moravia to preach the Gospel. These men caught the fire, exercised it and transmitted it. Beloved, evangelization is never an easy task and so Jesus […]
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Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 1Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26 ********************************* 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 […]
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1 Kings 12:26-32, 13:33-34; Psalm 106; Mark 8:1-10 The Grace for the Race The Gospel presents us with the feeding of the four thousand people. This miraculous feeding of the crowds has not stopped. Jesus feeds us daily with his word and the Eucharist. This food gives us strength to journey through this world to […]