ISAIAH 1:10-17; PSALM 50; MATTHEW 10:34-11:1 In the first reading God wants the people to be concerned with justice and peace and not sacrifice. Jesus in the gospel gave us the criteria for worthy discipleship. Firstly, we must love Jesus more than, parents and children: Jesus says in the gospel, “He who loves father or […]
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ISAIAH 55:10-11/PSALMS 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14/ROMANS 8:18-23/ MATTHEW 13:1-23 We have three sets of homily notes to choose from. Please scroll down the page. ************************************ Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Four kinds of hearts and their spiritual results Fr. Paul K. Oredipe: Power of God’s Word Fr. Evaristus Okeke: Obstructions to Transformation ************************************** Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Four […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE FOURTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (MEMORIAL OF ST. BENEDICT, ABBOT- JULY 11,2020)
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Isaiah 6:1-8, Psalm 93 Matthew 10:24-33 The Gospel further prepares our minds on what it means to face persecution. Jesus says in the gospel, “do not be afraid”. Fear is one of the most popular weapons the enemy uses against the children of God. Fear can overwhelm us with a thick shadow of darkness, […]
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Hosea 14:2-10; Psalm 51; Matthew 10:16-23 Hosea in the first reading told the people that if they listen and believe God’s words they will walk in righteous; but if they refuse then they will stumble and fall. One of the reasons many people fail, stumble and fall is refusal of instruction. Thus, as part of […]
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Hosea 11:1-4, 8-9; Psalm 80; Matthew 10:7-15 In the first reading we are presented with God’s continued love for his people despite their sins. The secret is that God is not interested in the death of a sinner rather let him turn from his evil ways and live. On the other hand, the gospel of […]
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Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Psalm 105; Matthew 10:1-7 In the gospel, Jesus sent out his disciples with the instruction to “proclaim the good news of the kingdom of heaven” (Matt.10:7). Jesus sent them on a mission of teaching, healing and restoration of the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Hosea in the first reading […]
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Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13; Psalm 114; Matthew 9:32-38 Despite God’s love for his people, they continued to spurn him. Prophet Hosea recounts their sins and how they abused his altars and created false idols for themselves. Human heart is truly hard. The gospel further illustrates this hardness of heart in the words of the Pharisees when […]
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Hosea 2:16-18, 21-22; Psalm 145; Matthew 9:18-26 In the first reading, the Lord was speaking through the mouth of the Prophet Hosea about his relationship with his people. On the basis of this love the Lord declared his intention to marry Israel for ever. Thus, he will never abandon his people. The gospel further illustrates […]
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Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 145; Romans 8:9, 11-13; Matthew 11:25-30 We have three sets of homily notes to choose from.Please scroll down the page. ******************************************************************* Rev. Fr. Evaristus Okeke :The Power of God in Humility Rev.Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Gentle and Humble Rev. Fr. Paul K. Oredipe: LEARN AND LEAN ON CHRIST – MEEKNESS BUT NOT […]
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Amos 9:11-15; Psalm 85; Matthew 9:14-17 In the first reading the Lord says he will revive the fortunes of his people and re-establish the kingdom of David. This restoration or revival is available only for those who key into the redeeming grace that Christ has given through his death and resurrection. In the Gospel, John’s […]