Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 98:1-4; Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12; Luke 1:26-38 Today the Church recalls and celebrates the Immaculate Conception of Mary in the womb of her mother. In 1854, Pope Pius IX solemnly clarified with finality the long-held belief of the Church that Mary was conceived free from original sin. In proclaiming the Immaculate […]
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Rev Fr. Timothy Etsenamhe In a world over-turned by pandemic; the vestiges of losses and pain have become common experiences. The pandemic has evoked hibernation, broaden individualism, egocentric and narcissistic ideologies that are unhealthy for peaceful coexistence. The pandemic has increased the spate of patients suffering from psychological disorder as a result of abandonment necessitated […]
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Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 96; Matthew 18:12-14 Like the lost sheep in the Gospel reading we all have the tendency to stray away from the right path. In attempt to seek greener pastures, many of us have strayed away from the right path. Many strayed while seeking for miracles or solutions to their problems. Isaiah 53:6 […]
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Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126; Philippians 1:4-6, 8-11; Luke 3:1-6 ********************************* There are four homily notes here and a video; scroll down the page. You can equally press the red bell button at the left hand side of the page to subscribe so that you can always receive notification whenever there is an upload. Leave us […]
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Isaiah 30:19-21, 23-26; Psalm 147; Matthew 9:35-38, 10:1, 5-8 Isaiah speaks about the pathetic and tragic nature of life alongside God’s generous love for his people. Isaiah says that in the face of life’s miserability, when we are tossed from all conners and confused whether to turn to the left or the right; we shall […]
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Saint Francis Xavier Isaiah 29:17-24; Psalm 27; Matthew 9:27-31 Isaiah speaks about the coming of the Messiah and the reign of a better life in his days. He says that the lowly will be raised up, evil men will be silenced and shame will be removed. Jesus is the fulfillment of this prophecy; he was […]
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Isaiah 26:1-6; Psalm 118; Matthew 7:21, 24-27 Who will enter the Kingdom of God? The first reading says the righteous nation which keeps faith will enter. Psalm 24:4 says ‘the man with clean hands and pure heart; who has not lifted up his soul to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour’. Such a man […]
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Isaiah 25:6-10; Psalm 23; Matthew 15:29-37 The Lord invites us to a bounquet on his holy mountain. On that mountain the bible says he will destroy the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. He will swallow up death for ever, and he will wipe away tears […]
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Romans 10:9-18; Psalm 19; Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus says to Peter and Andrew “follow me” the same way he said to the Levi “follow me” to John and James “Follow me”. To follow him is a call to discipleship. Who is a disciple? The “New Ratio Fundamentalis” no. 61 says; “a disciple is one whom the […]