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 […]
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ISAIAH 42:1-7; PSALM 27; JOHN 12:1-11 In the gospel, Jesus says “I tell you most solemnly, one of you will betray me.” Beloved, we have had course to betray one that is very dear to us or one with whom we share sincere friendship. We betray Jesus when we don’t stand for the truth. […]
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Before the procession Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16 At Mass Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 ********************************* There are four 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 […]
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Fr.Daniel Evbotokhai THE VINCENTIAN SERVICES VIZ-A-VIZ THE MENACE OF COVID-19COVID-19. ON THE OCCASION OF THE VINCENTIANS ANNUAL PROVINCIAL MEETING. AUCHI 27/3/2021 Introduction Evangelization is the primary mandate of the Church. The Church has always encouraged her children to always engage and foster the course of the Good News to the whole world. COVID 19 on the […]
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EZEKIEL 37:21-28; PSALM – JEREMIAH 31:10-13; JOHN 11:45-56 I will bring them home and make them one nation. This prophecy of Ezekiel shows that a day will come when all shall be united as a redeemed nation. This prophecy was manifested in Jesus Christ. Jesus died to gather together the scattered children of God. The […]
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JEREMIAH 20:10-13; PSALM 18; JOHN 10:31-42 “He has delivered the soul of the needy from the hands of evil men.” This statement refers first to Jeremiah who was being persecuted by the people. Secondly, it refers to Jesus’ persecution in the gospel reading which shall fully be unfolded in the Holy Week. Both persecutions […]
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ISAIAH 7:10-14, 8:10; PSALM 40; HEBREWS 10:4-10; LUKE 1:26-38 Annunciation simply means announcement. Nine months before Jesus was born, the angel Gabriel was sent to the Virgin Mary to announce the conception of the Son of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Mary answered “yes” to this divine assignment. Mary made herself available […]
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DANIEL 3:14-20, 24-25, 28; PSALM – DANIEL 3:52-56; JOHN 8:31-42 “If our God, the one we serve, is able to save us from the burning fiery furnace and from your power, O king, he will save us; and even if he does not, then you must know, O king, that we will not serve your […]
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NUMBERS 21:4-9; PSALM 102; JOHN 8:21-30 “Who are you?” This question is at the heart of today’s gospel. The hearers of Jesus could not understand his teaching and his identity. They were puzzled if he is the messiah or a prophet. But in answering the question, Jesus revealed both his identity and their identity. He […]
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DANIEL 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; PSALM 21; JOHN 8:1-11 “Susannah and the elders” Beloved, God defends the innocent. In the first reading the two judges have become infatuated with Susanna and lied to save themselves while Susanna was condemned to death. She asked for God’s help and God saved her. Similarly, in the gospel we […]