Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 105; John 8:51-59 Abram becomes Abraham (Gen.17:5). God renamed Abram, Abraham, which means “father of a multitude of nations.” 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 […]
Monthly Archives: March 2023
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“I will not bow” 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 know, O king, that we […]
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Dispute Over Who Jesus Is 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 […]
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Susanna and the Elders DANIEL 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; PSALM 21; JOHN 8:12-20 “Susanna and the elders” is a story that illustrates God’s help and justice for the innocent. Susannah was almost victimized by a wrong and biased judgement. She was sentenced for an act she did not commit. But through her prayers for divine […]
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THERE ARE THREE HOMILY NOTES HERE; SCROLL DOWN AND BE BLESSED WITH INSPIRED REFLECTIONS FROM OUR PRIESTS. Ezekiel 37:12-14; Rom 8:8-11; John 11:1-45 Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Jesus raised Lazarus to life: Lessons The raising of Lazarus is one of the three stories of persons that Jesus raised from the dead. As we move towards […]
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THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD (25/3/2022) ISAIAH 7:10-14, 8:10; PSALM 40; HEBREWS 10:4-10; LUKE 1:26-38 Annunciation simply means announcement. Nine months before Jesus was born, the angel Gabriel was sent to Mary to announce the conception of the Son of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Mary answered “yes” to this divine assignment. […]
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THE TRIALS OF THE RIGHTEOUS Wisdom 2:1, 12-22; Psalm 33; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 “Let us lie in wait for the righteous one, because he is annoying to us; he opposes our actions, reproaches us for transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training. He professes to have knowledge of God […]
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Odyssey and Iliad, two of Homer’s great works from the eighth century BC, recount exciting tales of a renowned warrior, Odysseus whose moral character equals his prowess in combat, and of a valiant man who battled gods, monsters, storms, sirens, and men to return home to his kid and lovely wife. This […]
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EXODUS 32:7-14; PSALM 106; JOHN 5:31-47 Stiff-necked people “You place your hopes on Moses but Moses will be your accuser. If you really believed him you would believe me too, since it was I that he was writing about.” Jesus made this statement to show that his listeners were haughty and stubborn. The miracles done never made […]
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GOD’S COMPASSION ISAIAH 49:8-15, PSALM 145, JOHN 5:17-30 Thus says the Lord: At the favourable time I will answer you, on the day of salvation I will help you (Isaiah 49:8). Isaiah speaks of God’s care and compassion. Let us not give up on God – He cares for us. Similarly, today’s psalm also reiterated […]