Gratitude đ 1 John 2:18-21; Psalm 96; John 1:1-18 Today is the last day of the year 2024. It has been an eventful year with lasting memories. We thank God for his mercies, care, protection and provision. Many forces were on stage but in all God prevailed. Ps. 124:2-6 says âif the Lord had not […]
Monthly Archives: December 2024
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Spiritual Growth and Maturity 1 John 2:12-17; Psalm 96; Luke 2:36-40 John gives us three categories of spiritual growth in his letter: children, young adults, and fathers (1 John 2:12-17). Using this analogy, John challenges us to strive for spiritual maturity. As children in the faith, the Bible says we crave spiritual milk to grow […]
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By Michelle Momoh Iâm a southern girl, An Edo child, Born in the land where the river runs wild, Where the Imiegba Hills kiss the sky, And ancient roots stretch deep, reaching high. Beneath the iroko, spirits whisper the past, The Imiegba Hills guard secrets steadfast. From the royal courts to the marketâs songs, We […]
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Towards a Better Family Life 1 Sam. 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps. 8; 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The primary purposes of this feast are to pray for families and to model our families after the Holy Family. […]
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Holy Innocents 1John 1:5-2:2; Psalm 124; Matthew 2:13-18 Today the church celebrates the memorial of the small children of the neighborhood of Bethlehem who were murdered by Herod while he was out for the infant Jesus. Herod wanted to kill the infant Jesus because he felt that his birth was a threat to his throne. […]
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John the Apostle 1 John 1:1-4, Ps. 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12, John 20:2-8 As we celebrate the feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, we are reminded of the enduring power of faithfulness, humility, loyalty, and trust in God’s sovereignty and goodness. Saint John’s humility is evident in his actions, particularly when he waited for Peter […]
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 St. Stephen Acts 6:8-10, 7:54-59; Psalm 31; Matthew 10:17-22 As we commemorate the feast of St. Stephen, the protomartyr of our faith, we are solemnly reminded that discipleship comes at a price. Our Lord Jesus Christ forewarned us of the opposition we would face, and St. Stephen’s unwavering testimony is a shining exemplar of this […]
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Zechariah’s song 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Psalm 88; Luke 1:67-79 As we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist, we reflect on Zechariah’s beautiful song of praise, the Benedictus. This powerful expression of faith and gratitude highlights God’s promise to save His people. Zechariah’s song reminds us that God’s promise is still valid […]
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ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH ANEGBETTE MARKS THE BEGINNING OF UMĂGBĂI FESTIVAL WITH HOLY MASS AND PRAYERS
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St. Joseph Catholic Church, Anegbette, kicked off the UmĂłgbĂĄi or ĂsĂ©li festival with a solemn celebration of the Holy Mass, seeking God’s blessings and protection for the community’s children. During the homily, the congregation was reminded of the importance of upholding cultural values, ethics, and behavior. The priest, Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai emphasized that cultural festivals, […]
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The Birth of John the Baptist MALACHI 3:1-4, 23-24; PSALM 25; LUKE 1:57-66 God can do miraculous things to fulfil His purpose: Zachariah and Elizabeth, parents of John, were both from the priestly family of Aaron and were advanced in years. Elizabeth was barren but had a miraculous birth. Beloved, delay in childbearing should not […]