Repent and shine Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 71; John 13:21-33, 36-38 In the first reading, we see the Second Song of the Suffering Servant of the Lord. This Suffering Servant of Lord in the Prophecy of Isaiah is Jesus Christ. He is the Light of the nations that has brought the dawn of the Lord’s salvation […]
Monthly Archives: April 2022
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ISAIAH 42:1-7; PSALM 27; JOHN 12:1-11 Isaiah’s prophecy in the first reading mirrors Christ’s passion. Today’s gospel presents us with the first scene of his passion. Jesus says “I tell you most solemnly, one of you will betray me.” Betrayal is the violation of a person’s trust or confidence. It comes from those you […]
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At Mass: Isaiah 50:4-7/ Ps.22/ Philp.2:6-11/ Luke 22:14-23:56 ********************************* 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 […]
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Rev. Fr. Paul K. OREDIPE The Paschal Lamb refers to a lamb which the Israelites were commanded to eat with peculiar rites as a part of the Passover celebration. The Divine ordinance is first recorded in Exodus 12:3-11. The blood of the lamb must be sprinkled on the transom […]
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Fr. Dan Evbotokhai In Gal.6:7 the bible says God is not mocked whatever you sow you shall reap. As a youth whatever you sow, you shall reap. We live in a generation where many persons and most youth are not patient. Everybody seem to be in a hurry, everything is set on automatic. Therefore, “to […]
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EZEKIEL 37:21-28; PSALM – JEREMIAH 31:10-13; JOHN 11:45-56 “I will bring them home and make them one nation.” This prophecy of Ezekiel speaks of the day when all shall be united as a redeemed nation. In today’s gospel; Caiaphas caught this vision of Ezekiel and prophesied similarly, that Jesus would die for the nation, and […]
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JEREMIAH 20:10-13; PSALM 18; JOHN 10:31-42 “He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men.” This statement refers first to Jeremiah who was being persecuted by the people. Secondly, it refers to Jesus’ persecution in the gospel reading which shall fully be unfolded in the Holy Week. Both persecutions leave […]
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Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 105; John 8:51-59 Abram becomes Abraham (Gen.17:5). God renamed Abram, Abraham, which means “father of multitude.” By this name God was not just promising that Abraham would become the father of many nations but that through Abraham’s offspring salvation would come to the world. This promised was fulfilled in Jesus Christ as […]
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“I will not bow and I will not burn” DANIEL 3:14-20, 24-25, 28; PSALM – DANIEL 3:52-56; JOHN 8:31-42 “If our God, the one we serve, is able to save us from the burning fiery furnace and from your power, O king, he will save us; and even if he does not, then you must […]
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NUMBERS 21:4-9; PSALM 102; JOHN 8:21-30 “Who are you?” This question is at the heart of today’s gospel. The hearers of Jesus could not understand his teaching and his identity. They were puzzled if he is the messiah or a prophet. But in answering the question, Jesus revealed both his identity and their identity. […]