Gen.1:1-2:2; Gen.22:1-18; Ex.14:15-15:1; Isa.54:5-14; Isa.55:1-11; Baruch 3:9-15.32-4:4; Eze.36:16-17a.18-28; Rom.6:3-11; Mark 16:1-7 Holy Saturday is the day between the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ? It brings the Triduum to its high point. The celebration of Holy Saturday begins outside the Church with the Service of Light. That is the Easter Fire is lit and the […]
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THEME: DEALING WITH TRIALS (DAY THREE) 1Sam 3 MEDITATION Today’s scripture speaks of the call of Samuel and how he reacted to his call. At first Samuel could not recognize the voice of God. Even at that God had to call him thrice showing that God does not give up on us even when […]
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Fr. Timothy Etsenamhe Nigerians woke up on Tuesday the 30th of March 2021 to a somewhat disturbing news. Mainstream newspapers and television stations have it as their headline the visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mohammadu Buhari, to London for his routine medical checkup. No doubt he has been London sick. […]
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THEME: DEALING WITH TRIALS (DAY TWO) 1Sam 2 MEDITATION This is an account of the powerful praise of Hannah to God for favour received and how she paid her vow to the Lord. The song of praise she rendered to God is part of our worship till date. It has outlived generations and it […]
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ISAIAH 52:13-53:12; PSALM 31; HEBREWS 4:14-16, 5:7-9; JOHN 18:1-19:42 Background: Today the whole Church mourns the death of our Savior. This is traditionally a day of sadness, spent in fasting and prayer. The Lord’s passion takes place in the mid-afternoon (3pm) as this corresponds to the time when Jesus arrived at Calvary to be […]
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EXODUS 12:1-8, 11-14; PSALM 116; 1CORINTHIANS 11:23-26; JOHN 13:1-15 There are two homily notes here for our meditation and prayers. Happy anniversary to all Priests. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today we begin the Easter Triduum. It begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. This mass is celebrated in the evening time just as the Passover […]
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THEME: DEALING WITH TRIALS DAY ONE (1/4/2021) 1 Sam1:15 “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord. MEDITATION Life itself is not always a bed of roses. There are times it presents us with negative […]
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ISAIAH 50:4-9; PSALM 69; MATTHEW 26:14-25 “Who thinks he has a case against me? Let him approach me”. In the first reading Isaiah speaks of his witness to God before men and women and how he had to face persecution and trials for it. This persecution also speaks of Christ’s suffering. Isaiah says “The Lord […]
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REV FR TIMOTHY ETSENAMHE The veneration of the Eucharist which is done outside the Holy Mass is a continuation of the Mass. At the same time, it is the best preparation for the Eucharistic celebration. It is a big help towards the spiritual life of the person. It takes you close to Jesus, just like […]
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Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 71; John 13:21-33, 36-38 In the first reading, we see the Second Song of the Suffering Servant of the Lord. This Suffering Servant of Lord in the Prophecy of Isaiah is Jesus Christ. He is the Light of the nations that has brought the dawn of the Lord’s salvation to the ends […]