THE NEW LIFE EZEKIEL 47:1-9, 12; PSALM 46; JOHN 5:1-3, 5-16 “Wherever the water flows, it will bring life and health.” Ezekiel speaks of the stream of water flowing from the temple, which gives life. Similarly, the gospel speaks of the healing that took place at the pool of Bethesda. Beloved, both instances point to […]
Monthly Archives: March 2024
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AGAINST PREMATURE DEATH ISAIAH 65:17–21; PSALM 30; JOHN 4:43–54 “The sound of weeping would no longer be heard, and infants would no longer die after a few days” (Isaiah 65:19). This is a prophecy against premature death, and we claim this grace upon our lives. By the power of God, we shall not die […]
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GOD’S LOVE AND SALVATION 2 Chronicles 36:14–16, 19–23; Psalm 137; Ephesians 2:4–10; John 3:14–21 Today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, called “Laetare” Sunday. This Sunday is marked by “a little relaxation from the penitential character of the Lenten season.” Today, the Holy Mother Church exhorts us to be joyful. She calls to be joyful […]
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Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai The Catholic Church has an incredibly rich and illustrious history that spans antiquity, modernity, and the present. The Church is regarded as a global emblem of salvation, justice, harmony, truth, and peace. The Roman pontiff oversees the Catholic Church throughout the world. Every parish, station, or branch of the Catholic Church […]
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai In recent years, Nigeria has experienced the establishment of churches on a daily basis. Does this suggest a rapid growth of the kingdom of God in Nigeria? Your guess is as good as mine. This exponential growth in churches may be attributed to economic hardship as well as the convenience of social […]
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BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: ROLE MODEL OF GOD’S CHILDREN. A TALK DELIVERED BY REV. FR. DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI ON THE OCCASION OF THE BLOCK ROSARY CONVENTION HELD AT ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH, EWAN, AKOKO-EDO, EDO STATE(9/3/2024) The topic “Blessed Virgin Mary: The role model of God’s children” seeks to fosters the Marian spirituality. This spirituality refers to […]
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*True Prayer* Hosea 5:15–6:6; Psalm 51; Luke 18:9–14 Through the mouth of Prophet Hosea, God says, “What I want is love, not sacrifice and holocausts.” God wants true love, not emotions and religiosity. Oftentimes, in the presence of God, we easily express emotions and assume holy and spiritual moods, but deep within us, there is […]
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HARDEN NOT YOUR HEARTS JEREMIAH 7:23–28; PSALM 95; LUKE 11:14–23 The biblical phrase “Harden not your heart” is a timeless admonition against stubbornness and resistance to change. It reminds us to remain open and receptive to God’s guidance, wisdom, and promptings. It also calls us to repentance and transformation, genuine remorse, and confession. Jeremiah describes […]
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Forgiveness Daniel 3:25, 34–43; PSALM 25; Matthew 18:21–35 The Psalmist prays, “Remember your mercy, Lord.” Beloved, if God must remember his mercy, we too must be merciful. Today’s gospel presents us with the fate of the unforgiving servant. Like the “Lord’s Prayer,” this narrative further illustrates the importance of forgiveness. As Christians, forgiveness is our […]
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THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE EXODUS 20:1–17; PSALM 19; 1 Corinthians 1:22–25; John 2:13–25 In the gospel reading, Jesus revolted against the desecration of the temple. He drove out all those who were defiling the temple. He said to them, “My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den […]