(SCROLL DOWN FOR THE HOMILY OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A) Isaiah 11:1–10; Ps. 72; Eph. 2:13-22; Matt. 2:13–15, 19–23 Nigeria at 63. The journey thus far has been very tough and rough! The road to the future is still zigzagged as the termites continue to torture the roof. Angels have been […]
Monthly Archives: September 2023
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MISSION AND DISTRACTIONS Zechariah 2:5-9, 14-15; Psalm – Jeremiah 31:10-13; Luke 9:43-45 In today’s gospel, Jesus had to remind the disciples of his mission. Earlier in Luke 9, Jesus exhibited His majesty in two dramatic ways: the transfiguration and the casting out of a stubborn demon. Nonetheless, He reminded His apostles that His mission had […]
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SAINTS MICHAEL, GABRIEL AND RAPHAEL (ARCHANGELS) DANIEL 7:9-10, 13-14 PSALM 138; JOHN 1:47-51 Angels are messengers of God; they appear frequently in Scripture. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael had important roles in the history of salvation. Jesus described them in the gospel as those who dwell in the Lord’s presence and act as his messengers. Saint […]
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Father Timothy Etsenamhe As President Tinubu’s first 100 days in office are thick, the assessment of his performance by supporters and critiques cannot be waved aside. However, some political intellectuals have shown concern about the significance of the Hundred Days in Office timeline in rating a government. While some opine that it is unnecessary to […]
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𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 This generation is fortunate to have the GSM network, which allows information to travel quickly throughout the globe. GSM has, however, been misused in certain antisocial ways as a socialization tool. For instance, lying, cheating, sexual perversion — all kinds of nudity, lust, and immorality. Nudity and lust are highly celebrated on social […]
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HEROD’S GUILT Haggai 1:1-8; Psalm 149; Luke 9:7-9 Herod said, “John, I have been beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” So he sought to see Jesus (Luke 9:9). There is no evidence that Herod had a genuine spiritual interest; rather, the tales and speculations about Jesus puzzled him, especially given […]
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MISSION OF THE TWELVE Ezra 9:5-9; Psalm – Tobit 13:2, 4, 6, 8; Luke 9:1-6 Jesus sends the Twelve on their first trip to preach in his name. They were tasked with deliverance, healing and preaching. How many of us are truly practicing what we were commissioned to do at our baptism? Let’s uphold our […]
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God’s Temple Ezra 6:7-8, 12, 14-20; Psalm 121; Luke 8:19-21 In the first reading, the Israelites completed the Church Temple for God at the direction of King Darius. When the temple was completed, they reinstated the priesthood, as Moses had instructed in the Torah. Temples were central places of worship and sacrifice in ancient […]
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A Lamp on a Stand Ezra 1:1-6; Psalm 125; Luke 8:16-18 Luke 8:16–18 presents us with the parable of the lamp. In this parable, Christ exhorts his disciples to shine so that others may see (Luke 8:16). He was not encouraging hypocrisy; rather, he wants us to live in accordance with the illumination we have […]
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There are four homily notes here, scroll and enjoy reading. ISAIAH 55:6-9; PSALM 145; PHILIPPIANS 1:20-24, 27; MATTHEW 20:1-16 Fr. Thomas Oyode “Covetousness and the Magnanimity of God’s Grace” Arguably what makes Jesus’ parables so powerful is their connectedness to our everyday experiences. Today’s parable bears the same relatedness to our present existential experiences over […]