Rev. Fr. Timothy ETSENAMHE June 12 was all about Moshood Kashimawo Abiola; it was also the victory of democracy over military tyranny. It was called Abiola Day, celebrated in Lagos and some western states in Nigeria. MKO Abiola as was fondly called was a succeful businessman, publisher and an astute politician. He won […]
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GENESIS 13:2, 5-18; PSALM 15; MATTHEW 7:26, 12-14 Dispute broke out between the herdsmen of Abram’s livestock and those of Lot’s because the land was not sufficient to accommodate both of them. Rather than fight over things they settled themselves amicably. We can actually settle issues amicably. Jesus says in the Gospel, “Treat others as […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE TWELFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA) 21/6/2021
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GENESIS 12:1-9; PSALM 32; MATTHEW 7:1-5 “Do not judge, so that you may not be judged”. We need this instruction every day of our lives! Often times we are quick to notice what others have done wrong but slow to recognize the same failures or worse ones in ourselves. Today’s gospel rejects hypocrisy; it rejects […]
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Job 38:1.8-11; Ps.107; 2Cor.5:14-17; Mark 4:35-41 ********************************* There are five homily notes here; 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 comments and suggestions or […]
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MICHELLE MOMOH Where is the Nigerian of my dreams? Where is the nation filled with milk and honey? I weep and gnash my teeth The blood of the innocent weep continuously for vengeance. Lazy we were tagged; yet our desire for a better future is cut short We are not young John but still they […]
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2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10; PSALM 34; MATTHEW 6:24-34 Jesus says “Do not worry about tomorrow: your Father knows your needs”. Worrying is one of our most common and destructive daily habits. If we don’t control it, it controls us and endangers our health. Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its […]
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2 CORINTHIANS 11:18, 21-30; PSALM 34; MATTHEW 6:19-23 Jesus says “store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matt. 6:20). Jesus linked this command to the desire of our hearts: “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matt. 6:21). Beloved, we must learn to avoid obsessive accumulation and treasure Jesus the most. When […]
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2 CORINTHIANS 11:1-11; PSALM 111; MATTHEW 6:7-15 The gospel presents us with the Lord’s Prayer. This prayer encompasses the past, present and future. It is both a prayer and a pattern for all prayers. Our prayers therefore must be patterned after this divine model. No doubt, we are used to praying in different ways but […]
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2 CORINTHIANS 9:6-11; PSALM 112; MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-18 The gospel today speaks of the practice of our religious worship. Jesus reminds us of the three “hall-marks” of genuine worship: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Jesus warns his disciples not to indulge in any form of display so as to attract the admiration of others. Fasting and […]
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2 Corinthians 8:1-9; Psalm 146; Matthew 5:43-48 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You have learnt how it was said: You must love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; in this way you will be sons of your Father in […]