AMOS 7:10-17; PSALM 18; MATTHEW 9:1-8 In today’s first reading King Jeroboam and Amaziah confronted Amos over his prophecies but Amos replied that his words do not come from a group of prophets like Amaziah but directly from God. This implies that Amaziah prophecies are not from God. Beloved in Christ, it appears to me […]
Monthly Archives: June 2022
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ACTS 12:1-11; PSALM 34; 2TIMOTHY 4:6-8, 17-18; MATTHEW 16:13-19 Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. The readings today provide us with lessons from their lives. While the first reading and the gospel focused on Peter the second reading presents us with Paul’s mission. *St. Peter:* Peter was formerly called Simon. […]
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(In Memory of Fr. Christopher Odia) Follow Jesus Amos 2:6-10, 13-16; Psalm 50; Matthew 8:18-22 In the Gospel Jesus invites us to follow him. This invitation is a call to discipleship. As disciples of Jesus Christ let us learn to follow him irrespective of comfort. Fr. Christopher Odia who was killed yesterday by […]
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1 KINGS 19:16B,19-21/PSALM 16:1-2,5,7-11/GALATIANS 5:1,13-18/LUKE 9:51-62 ********************************* There are three homily notes here; scroll down the page. Leave us with your comments and suggestions or chat us through the live chat button. ******************************** Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai THE VOCATION OF THE THREE ASPIRANTS Today’s gospel presents us with the “Lucan Travel Narrative” of Jesus Christ (Luke […]
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The circumstances around the arrest and detention of Senator Ike Eweremadu and his wife, in UK over alleged conspiracy to harvest the organ of a minor is not so clear. Perhaps in the next few days we shall know better. Otherwise the question would have been why does Ike want to beat a drum with […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR SATURDAY THE TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (Immaculate Heart of Mary (Memorial)
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LAM. 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; PSALM 74; MATTHEW 8:5-17 The first reading presents us with the lamentation of the people for the devastation, captivity and destruction they went through because of their sins. Precisely because of this, the psalm of today cries out in prayers for a national deliverance. We too as a nation are in […]
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Are we ready for war? Should it be an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth combat? If we take this path; then all of us shall be toothless and blind. One of the basic questions that confronts many philosophers, sociologists and political analysts today, is; how can […]
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Father Timothy Etsenamhe I am almost shut out of mainstream media and social media on Sundays because of my pastoral commitments. Most Sundays are usually for me, busy and thrilling days, as I would have to celebrate the Holy Mass at three different churches. More relishing about my Sundays is the feeling I get when […]
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2 KINGS 24:8-17; PSALM 79; MATTHEW 7:21-29 King Jehoiachin and his people fell into the hands of the Babylonians because they turned away from God and no longer trusted him. We endanger ourselves when we turn away from God. We expose ourselves to the enemies each time we refuse to pray. When we fail to […]
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_Alarm against fasle prophets, know your God and abide by the law._ 2 Kings 22:8-13, 23:1-3; Psalm 118; Matthew 7:15-20 Jesus warned the crowds saying, “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits.” This warning is needed in our own […]