SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY QUEEN AND PATRONESS OF NIGERIA (1/10/2022) Isaiah 11:1-10; Ps. 72, Eph. 2:13-22, Matt.2:13-15, 19-23 Nigeria at 62. The journey thus far has been very tough and rough! The road is still zigzagged into the future as the termites continue to torture from the roof. Angels have been sent through various policies […]
Monthly Archives: September 2022
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STOP MAKING EXCUSES JOB 9:1-16; PSALM 88; LUKE 9:57-62 Luke 9:57-62 presents us with the “Cost of Discipleship”. Jesus sets out on his final journey to Jerusalem; he was determined to finish the race. During this journey he three aspirants who said to him “I will follow you” but with different excuses. One said; “Lord, […]
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Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Psalm 88; Luke 9:51-56 Luke 9:51-56 demonstrates the animosity that existed between Jews and Samaritans at the time of Jesus. The Lord’s approach, however, is very different from the disciples’ approach. When the disciples were rejected by the Samaritan community, they were incensed and sought retaliation. Jesus answered no. What makes […]
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Job 1:6-22; Psalm 17; Luke 9:46-50 The first reading presents us with Job’s affliction. He stands for individuals who diligently serve God even while going through trials and tribulations in their lives. Job went through his crisis with the mindset of praise; he refused to say or acts in contrary to God’s will. Thus, his […]
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Amos 6:1,4-7/Psalm 146:7-10/1 Timothy 6:11-16/Luke 16:19-31 THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS Today’s gospel contains the parable of the the rich man and Lazarus. The rich man lived a life of extreme luxury while Lazarus lived in abject poverty at the gate of the rich man. The narrative shows that the rich man knew that […]
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A COUNTRY IN CRISIS: TO WHOM SHALL WE GO? A TALK DELIVERED BY REV. FR. DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI AT ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH, OSOSO. DURING THE NOVENA TO OUR LADY THE UNDOER OF KNOTS SEPTEMBER 24TH 2022. Bible Reading: John 6:60-69 Crisis is a time of intense and extreme difficulty or danger. It is also […]
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MY DEAR YOUTH Ecclesiastes 11:9-12, 8; Psalm 90; Luke 9:43-45 Enjoy life, but be aware that you will be judged. Live it up, especially while you’re still young. Enjoy your youth while it lasts. There are countless opportunities and possibilities. You have a lot of options for what to do with your life. You can […]
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A Time for Everything ECCLESIASTES 3:1-11; PSALM 144; LUKE 9:18-22 Eccl 3:1 says; “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” What do we do with our time? Today, pay close attention to the activities you engage in and give yourself an account of your day. How do […]
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ECCLESIASTES 1:2-11; PSALM 90; LUKE 9:7-9 Vanity of life is the product of all forms of ungodly practices. The statement “Vanity of vanities” in the first reading means the greatest vanity of all. Solomon discovered that even with all his riches and wisdom, there is absolutely nothing of this world that can bring a lasting […]
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MATTHEW THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST EPHESIANS 4:1-7; PSALM 19; MATTHEW 9:9-13 The name Matthew means “gift of God”. Matthew was actually a gift to the Church. His call provoked immediate response and conversion that produced abundant harvest. Our vocation is a gift that should provoke similar result. Eph. 4:1-7 speaks of the different gifts […]