Revelations 11:19, 12:1-6, 10; Psalm 45; 1Corinthians 15:20-26; Luke 1:39-56 ************** The first reading presents us with a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. Faced with the red dragon, this woman was moved by the power of God to a place […]
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Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR FRIDAY NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST MAXIMILIAN KOLBE, PRIEST & MARTYR)
13
Aug
Aug
EZEKIEL 16:1-15, 60, 63; PSALM – ISAIAH 12; MATTHEW 19:3-12 ****************** In the first reading, Ezekiel recounted how Israel betrayed God’s love. God so loved and cared for the people of Israel but with time Israel abandoned God. It is utter ingratitude not to return love for love. We are loved by God […]
12
Aug
Aug
EZEKIEL 12:1-12; PSALM 78; MATTHEW 18:21-19:1 The Gospel reading presents us with the theme of forgiveness. Christ wants us to forgive not once but indefinitely. As Christians forgiveness is our business. There is no limit to God’s mercy or as to the number of times we can go to confession. In the parable given we […]
11
Aug
Aug
Ezekiel 9:1-7, 10:18-22; Psalm 112; Matthew 18:15-20 The fourth discourse of Matthew’s Gospel is addressed to the leading disciples. It emphasizes the role of dialogue, fraternal correction and charity of conduct in Christian community. Therefore, as Christians we should be responsible for one another. Our actions can build up or destroy the faith of those […]
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Aug
Aug
Fr. Daniel Ogunsanya An image is an imitation or likeness of a person or thing. Images need not be exact likenesses, but may vary from actual photographs to conventional figures which are representative of types rather than of real persons or things.
11
Aug
Aug
Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode A peep into matters that concern rape and sexual violence could, at some point, leave everyone implicated either as victims, as culprits or as onlookers. This becomes even clearer as the matter is fast becoming a political one and then there is the question of being classified or pigeon holed […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR TUESDAY NINETEENTH WEEK ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST CLARE, VIRGIN & RELIGIOUS)
10
Aug
Aug
EZEKIEL 2:8-3:4; PSALM 119; MATTHEW 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 In the first reading, Ezekiel accepts the role of a prophet by that very fact, the words which he speaks are the words of God himself. We are told by Christ in today’s Gospel that we must change and become as pure as little children if […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR MONDAY OF THE NINETEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (FEAST OF ST LAWRENCE, DEACON & MARTYR)
10
Aug
Aug
2Corinthians 9:6-10; Psalm 111; John 12:24-26 In the first reading Paul encourages us give alms to the poor and to be people of deep faith for there is a reward that awaits us. St. Lawrence was a lover of the poor. He lived a fruitful life and a generous life through his commitment to […]
08
Aug
Aug
1Kings 19:9, 11-13; Psalm 84; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33 We have three sets of homily notes here. Please scroll down the page. Fr. Thomas Oyode: “Do Not Be Afraid, It is I” Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Prayer and Power […]
07
Aug
Aug
Habakkuk 1:12-2:4; Psalm 9; Matthew 17:14-20 In the first reading, the prophet asks: Why should the “Holy One” with eyes too pure behold evil. Why will God allow bad things to happen if he is really God? Why will God allow the savage Babylonians to carry out vengeance on Judah? These kinds of questions […]