Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Matthew 8:5-11 The centurion in today’s gospel expressed sincere faith in Jesus and his word. He said to him, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; but only speak the word, and my servant will be healed.” Do we still believe in the healing power […]
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JER. 33:14-16, PS.25 1THESS 3:12-4, LUKE 21:25-28;34-36 ********************************* There are two 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 with your […]
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“Live and let live.” Everyone should be guided by this principle, he said, which has a similar expression in Rome with the saying, “Move forward and let others do the same.” “Be giving of yourself to others.” People need to be open and generous toward others, he said, because “if you withdraw into yourself, you […]
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Daniel 7:15-27; Psalm – Daniel 3:82-87; Luke 21:34-36 Jesus said to his disciples, “Be on your guard; let not your hearts be weighed down with a life of pleasure, drunkenness and worldly cares, lest that day catch you suddenly as a trap. Beloved, we must be careful to avoid being tricked or getting into a […]
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The past six years and some months of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration have been characterized and stamped with incessant borrowing of funds for unseen infrastructural development. No doubt, growing economies worldwide have reasons to borrow; even as individuals we sometimes have need for extra funds or financial assistance. But worthy of note is that it […]
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Daniel 7:2-14; Psalm – Daniel 3:75-81; Luke 21:29-33 The first reading speaks of the coming of the Son of man. “Son of man” in this passage to refers to Jesus Christ. The Book of Daniel goes further to tell us that upon him is conferred an everlasting dominion that shall not be taken away […]
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Daniel 6:12-28; Psalm – Daniel 3:68-74; Luke 21:20-28 Today’s readings present us with two basic themes. In the first reading we have the theme of prayer; while the gospel presents us with ‘end-time message’. The simple relationship between both is that we need to be men of prayer to attain eternal bliss. Daniel was a […]
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(Memorial of St Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions, Martyrs) Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Psalm – Daniel 3:62-67; Luke 21:12-19 The first reading tells us how King Belshazzar son of King Nebuchadnezzar profaned the sacred vessels his father brought from the Temple in Jerusalem. While he was feasting and praising their gods of gold and silver, […]
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Daniel 2:31-45; Psalm – Daniel 3:57-61; Luke 21:5-11 Christ speaks about the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and also warns his followers to guard against antichrist. Do not be anxious about the end of time rather be conscious of having a perfect end. Prepare for a holy death. Avoid distractions; those who claim to […]
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Memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr Daniel 1:1-6, 8-20; Psalm – Daniel 3:52-56; Luke 21:1-4 In the first reading, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon imposed his own religion on the Isrealites and through Ashpenaz, his chief chamberlain, he got some men of Judah; Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah to be cultured for service in his […]