2 Kings 19:9-11, 14-21, 31-36; Psalm 48; Matthew 7:6, 12-14 In our first reading we are presented with Hezekiah’s prayer. When the letter to denounce and overtake the kingdom was given to Hezekiah, the bible says; Hezekiah went up to the house of the Lord, and spread it before the Lord. When faced with trials […]
Monthly Archives: June 2022
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2 Kings 17:5-8, 13-15, 18; Psalm 59; Matthew 7:1-5 “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged”. We hear this instruction every day of our lives! Often times we are quick to notice what others have done wrong but slow to recognize the same failures or worse ones in ourselves. Today’s gospel rejects […]
Sunday Homily
HOMILY FOR THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST, YEAR C (JUNE 19, 2022)
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Gen.14:18-20/Ps110/1Cor.11:23-26/Luke 9:11-17 ********************************* 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 SPIRITUAL COURTESIES BEFORE THE EUCHARIST The readings today invite us to reflect on the meaning of the Eucharist (Holy Communion). The Eucharist is […]
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2 Chronicles 24:17-25; Psalm 89; Matthew 6:24-34 In the first reading, Jehoiada the priest dies and suddenly the people abandon the faith. Zechariah who spoke against this apostasy was put to death. Eventually, the land was taken over by the Aramaeans. This narrative calls us to be faithful to the covenants made with God. In […]
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2 Kings 11:1-4,9-18 / Ps.132/ MATTHEW 6:19-23 The first reading presents us with the reign of Athaliah the queen mother who reigns over Judah. Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and was given to King Jehoram of Judah as a bride. She was a bad influence on both her husband and her son. […]
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2 KINGS 2:1, 6-14; PSALM 31; MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-18 Today’s gospel speaks about religious worship. Jesus reminds us of the three “hall-marks” of genuine worship: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Jesus warns his disciples not to indulge in any form of display so as to attract the admiration of others. Fasting and other works […]
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1 Kings 21:17-29; Psalm 51; Matthew 5:43-48 “After murdering Naboth, are you now going to take over his ancestral land? In fact, in the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth, dogs will lick up your blood also” (1 Kings 21:19). These were the words of Elijah to Ahab. The Bible says as soon […]
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1Kings 21:1-16/Ps.5/ MATTHEW 5:38-42 Jesus said to his disciples “you have heard how it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil” (Matt. 5:38-39). Jesus cited this old law called lex talionis the law of tit for tat […]
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PROV 8, 22-33; PS: 8, 4-9; ROM 5, 1-5, JOHN 16, 12-15 Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai The Bible and the Trinity Do we really know God? What can we say about the God of the Christian faith? Today’s celebration presents us with biblical passages that reveal the actual identity of God. God exist in […]
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Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Psalm 98; Matthew 5:33-37 BE TRUTHFUL Matthew 5:33-37 presents us with Christ teaching about vows. He says “Let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ Anything more is from the evil one.” Although we are not perfect, Christ challenges us to be honest, upright and just. Do not make a promise […]