You Are the Tabernacle! Exodus 40:16-21, 34-38; Psalm 84; Matthew 13:47-53 In Exodus 40, Moses builds the tabernacle, a sacred tent where God chooses to dwell. It was not just a structure; it was the meeting point between heaven and earth. The glory of God descended visibly, and the people were guided by that presence. […]
Monthly Archives: July 2025
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TREASURE THAT TRANSFORMS Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; Matthew 13:44-46 Moses didn’t shine because of cosmetics—he radiated because he had been with God. Exodus 34:30 says, “…they were afraid to come near him” because his face glowed with the glory of divine intimacy. When a man spends time with God, he doesn’t just change his situation; […]
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Service, Contemplation, and Witness. Exodus 40:16–21, 34–38; Psalm 84; John 11:19–27 Today, the Church celebrates three siblings: Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Jesus’ closest friends in Bethany. At Bethany, Martha served, Mary listened, and Lazarus, who was once dead, became a living testimony of Christ’s power. Together, they represent a complete Christian response: service, contemplation, […]
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Faith that Waits, Love that Believes 1 John 4:7–16; Psalm 33; John 11:19–27 Today we celebrate St. Martha, a woman of deep faith and active love. While grieving her brother Lazarus, she still trusted in Jesus. Her life reminds us that real love doesn’t run away from pain, it waits in hope, prays in faith, […]
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SMALL BEGINNINGS Exodus 32:15–24, 30–34; Psalm 106:19–23; Matthew 13:31–35 God specializes in starting great things with small beginnings. In today’s Gospel, Jesus likens the kingdom of God to a mustard seed and yeast, both tiny, yet powerful enough to transform their environment. Never underestimate the power of your small prayer, your simple faith, or your […]
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Patience and Persistence. By Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Genesis 18:20–32 | Psalm 138:1–3, 6–8 | Colossians 2:12–14 | Luke 11:1–13 Prayer is not just words, it’s a weapon, a lifestyle, and a lifeline. In today’s readings, we see Abraham negotiating with God and Jesus teaching persistence in prayer. This Sunday calls us to revive two key […]
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Parables Exodus 19:1–2, 9–11, 16–20; Daniel 3:52–56; Matthew 13:10–17 “Why do you talk to them in parables?” The disciples asked Jesus (Matt. 13:10). Jesus answered: “some see but don’t perceive, hear but don’t understand.” Not because He hides the truth, but because they have built walls of pride, prejudice, and legalism around their minds. Like […]
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A TABLE IN THE DESERT Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 | Psalm 78 | Matthew 13:1-9 The Israelites asked, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?” (Ps. 78:19). It was a question born not of faith, but of doubt and entitlement. Yet, despite their complaints, God answered Moses, not the murmurers. He rained down manna and […]
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THE SIGN YOU NEED IS JESUS Exodus 14:5-18; Exodus 15:1-6 (Psalm); Matthew 12:38-42 Today’s readings are a wake-up call from spiritual forgetfulness and miracle addiction. The theme that ties both the Old and New Testament texts is hardness of heart. It’s the kind of heart that forgets yesterday’s deliverance and doubts today’s battle. In the […]
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The Martha and Mary in You (Genesis 18:1-10a | Psalm 15 | Colossians 1:24-28 | Luke 10:38-42) Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Life is loud. The world is fast. But your soul? It needs something deeper. In today’s Gospel, Jesus steps into the home of Martha and Mary, and we see two different kinds of people — […]