Nahum 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Psalm – Deuteronomy 32; Matthew 16:24-28 In the first reading we see the Lord restoring the fortunes of Israel and Judah but with a word of caution for them to fulfill their vows. In the Gospel, Jesus gives us the great caution; he says if we want to be his […]
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Introduction: The word conceive is to imagine something or to invent a plan or an idea; but very quickly it relates more to mothers. To conceive is to be pregnant, or to cause a baby to begin to form. Therefore, this topic gives us the opportunity to reflect on the motherhood of Mary. In Luke […]
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Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 97; 2Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9 The basic theme in our reflection today is the word “Transfiguration”. It comes from the Latin roots ‘trans’ (across) and ‘figura’ (form, shape). It thus signifies a change of form or shape. This is what happened to Jesus in the Transfiguration. His clothes became dazzling white and his appearance […]
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Jeremiah 31:1-7; Psalm – Jeremiah 31; Matthew 15:21-28 In the first reading the Lord says he will restore the fortunes of his people. This simply expressed God’s everlasting love for his people. Beloved, God’s love endures forever and we are product of that love. Thus, we should have faith when failure presses heavily on us. […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR TUESDAY 18 WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME(Memorial of St John Mary Vianney, Priest)
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Jeremiah 31:1-2, 12-15, 18-22; Psalm 102; Matthew 15:1-2, 10-14 In the Gospel, we see Jesus answering the questions of the scribes and Pharisees about ritual cleansing. He reminds them that what goes into a man is not what makes him unclean but what comes from within him. As a matter of fact, what we […]
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JEREMIAH 28:1-17; PSALM 119; MATTHEW 14:22-36 In the first reading we are presented with a false prophet and a true prophet. Hananiah gave false prophecy and he was believed, loved and accepted in the temple. Jeremiah the true prophet suffered rejection. Eventually, Hananiah died for leading the people astray. We still have the crisis of […]
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ISAIAH 55:1-3; PSALM 145; ROMANS 8:35, 37-39; MATTHEW 14:13-21 **************************** We have four sets of homily notes here. Please scroll down the page. Fr. Thomas Oyode “God’s Compassionate Love Satisfies our Deepest Yearnings” Fr. Paul Oredipe: Divine Providence Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: True Satisfaction Fr Galadima Bitrus, OSA“YOU GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT” Hunger, Divine […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR SATURDAY: SEVENTEENTH WEEK (MEMORIAL OF ST ALPHONSUS LIGUORI, BISHOP & DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH)
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JEREMIAH 26:11-16, 24; PSALM 69; MATTHEW 14:1-12 The first reading today tells us that the authorities desired to kill Jeremiah because of God’s message that he delivered. Today, those who deliver the true message of God are not spared from attacks from authorities and followers alike. However, in response, Jeremiah told them that they may […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR Friday: SEVENTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (MEMORIAL OF ST IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA, PRIEST)
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Jeremiah 26:1-9; Psalm 69; Matthew 13:54-58 In the first reading, Jeremiah preached to the people in regards to their repentance or destruction as he was commanded. In response the people rebelled against Jeremiah. In the same vein, Jesus was rejected by his own people in the gospel reading. Thus, he did not do many mighty […]
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Being able to tell right from wrong is a clear element of moral conscience and spiritual growth. John 10: 3 says that “The sheep hear his voice, as he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out”. The Lord calls us by name, He calls us because He loves us. But, the Gospel then […]