TOBIT 11:5-17; PSALM 146; MARK 12:35-37 In the first reading Tobit gives praise to God for prayers answered. He praised God for the restoration of his sight. The Psalm continues with this theme of praise, it says “My soul, give praise to the Lord.” Beloved, let us give praise to God for all the benefits […]
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Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR THURSDAY OF THE NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. MEMORIAL OF ST. CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS (3/6/2021)
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Jun
Jun
Tobit 6:10-11, 7:1, 9-14, 8:4-9; Psalm 128; Mark 12:28-34 The first reading is a combination of about three chapters of the book of Tobit. These chapters present us with the marriage of Tobias to Sarah. Sarah’s father warns Tobias of the fate of those who marry his daughter yet Tobias goes ahead with the marriage […]
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Jun
Jun
TOBIT 3:1-11, 16-17; PSALM 25; MARK 12:18-27 First reading says: “Raphael is sent to bring remedy to the house of Tobit.” Tobit and Sarah were depressed over the calamities that have befallen them. Tobit in his blindness offered prayers to God. Sarah who had been married seven times yet would lost each of them even […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST JUSTIN, MARTYR) 1/5/2021
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Jun
Jun
TOBIT 2:9-14; PSALM 112; MARK 12:13-17 In the Gospel, Jesus was asked about paying tax to Caesar. He told them that they should pay money to Caesar because his head is on the coin, but they must give to God what belongs to God. This reminds us of our religious and social obligations. A good […]
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May
May
Zephaniah 3:14:18; Psalm Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 1:39-56 The Church celebrates the visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth. We have so much to learn from this visit. First of all, we must learn to visit our loved ones. We must learn to visit those in need, the sick, the aged and the lonely. Again, […]
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May
May
Deuteronomy 4:32-34.39-40, Romans 8:14-17, Mathewn28:16-20 ********************************* There are three 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 chat […]
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May
May
ECCLESIASTICUS 51:12-20; PSALM 19; MARK 11:27-33 The first reading invites us to seek wisdom. Wisdom is defined as knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it. Let us seek wisdom that we may be guided in all we do. Wisdom alone enables a man to meet and overcome dangers. Wisdom brings success; it is profitable […]
Article
AUCHI DIOCESAN PRIEST BECOMES FIRST PRIEST IN NIGERIA TO BAG A DOCTORATE IN SACRED SCRIPTURE AT THE BIBLICUM
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May
May
Josef Ishu Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr. Stan-William Oshiozekhai Ede has made history as the first Nigerian Catholic Priest to bag Doctorate in Sacred Scripture at the prestigious Pontificium Institutum Biblicum, Rome. According to a statement issued by the Assistant Director of Social Communications, Auchi Diocese, Rev. Fr. Timothy Etsenamhe, […]
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May
May
ECCLESIASTICUS 44:1, 9-13; PSALM 150; MARK 11:11-26 The first reading calls us to praise illustrious men. Our ancestors who in their successive generations have done good deeds and communicated same to their descendants. Their legacies speak so much about them. Ben Sirach says these men are worthy of praise. Unlike some who have left […]
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May
May
ECCLESIASTICUS 42:15-25; PSALM 33; MARK 10:46-52 “The work of the Lord is full of his glory”. With these words Ben Sirach the Writer of the first reading presents a song of praise to God for the beautiful works of creation. Similarly, the Psalmist says “Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp, with a […]