JUSTIN THE MARTYR (MEMORIAL) OPEN OUR EYES ECCL.42:15-25; PSALM 33; MARK 10:46-52 “The work of the Lord is full of his glory”. With these words Ben Sirach the Writer of the first reading presents a song of praise to God for the beautiful works of creation. Similarly, the Psalmist says “Give thanks to the Lord […]
Monthly Archives: May 2023
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WE DON’T VISIT OURSELVES (Visitation of Mary 31/5/2023) Zephaniah 3:14-18/ Psalm, Is. 12, Luke 1:39-56 We are brothers and sisters yet we don’t visit ourselves, even to call is a problem. We are in the same Church yet we only visit when there is a bad news of death. Some dont even visit even when […]
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Rev. Fr. Timothy Eshi Etsenamhe Nigeria’s education system needs total overhauling. There should be provision of compulsory and free Universal Basic Primary Education. This should be made mandatory, especially in the Northern parts of Nigeria where illiteracy is exacerbated. PREAMBLE No doubt, so many Nigerians batted eyelids on the outcome of the presidential election […]
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Selflessness ECCL. 35:1-12; PSALM 50; MARK 10:28-31 “Give to the Most High as he has given to you.” The first reading calls us to honour the Lord generously. Do not appear empty-handed in the Lord’s presence; for all these things are due under the commandment. A virtuous man’s offering graces the altar, and its savour […]
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Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 87; John 19:25-34 Today we celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church – Mater Ecclesiae. Mary’s role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ. In the gospel we are presented with the scene at Calvary – the gift that Jesus gives from the Cross; giving his […]
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THE HOLY SPIRIT Today is Pentecost Sunday. The term Pentecost comes from the Greek (Pentēkostē) meaning “fiftieth”. It refers to the festival celebrated on the fiftieth day after Passover. In the New Testament, it refers to the fiftieth day after the Lord’s resurrection. So, today is the fiftieth day after Easter. It marks the end […]
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Witness regardless of comfort ACTS 28:16-20, 30-31; PSALM 11; JOHN 21:20-25 Paul came to Rome held under house arrest, yet he continues to share the gospel. Captivity is not an end to witness. By this passage St. Luke the author of the Acts of the Apostles demonstrated that the faith extended beyond the walls of […]
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today, hype and the predominance of DJ sounds and vibrations are found not only on the dance floors of nightclubs and pubs, but also in many homes. The virus is so contagious that most young minds can’t help but follow its cues. Some of us simply shout and yell in […]
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Jesus Reinstates Peter ACTS 25:13-21; PSALM 103; JOHN 21:15-19 In the gospel Jesus asked Peter “do you love me?” He asked Peter the same question thrice probably because he wanted Peter to be deeply conscious of his confession. Oftentimes, we engage in mere recitation without deep consciousness of the words used. We could say “Jesus, […]
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ACTS 22:30, 23:6-11; PSALM 16; JOHN 17:20-26 Perseverance and unity In the first reading, Paul was brought before the Council in Jerusalem because of his belief that the dead will rise to life (Resurrection). He was arrested yet he did not give up on preaching the gospel. After his release the Lord told him in […]