Ephesians 2:19-22; Psalm 117; John 20:24-29 Today’s Gospel presents us with the high point of Thomas journey of faith. We have basic lessons from Thomas journey of faith. Firstly, the honest doubt of Thomas is a model of faith for modern Christians: modern Christians are gullible and so vulnerable. We must insist by way of […]
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AMOS 7:10-17; PSALM 18; MATTHEW 9:1-8 In today’s first reading King Jeroboam and Amaziah confronted Amos over his prophecies but Amos replied that his words do not come from a group of prophets like Amaziah but directly from God. This implies that Amaziah prophecies are not from God. Beloved in Christ, it appears to me […]
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AMOS 5:14-15, 21-24; PSALM 50; MATTHEW 8:28-34 In the first reading, Prophet Amos stated that God is most pleased with justice and integrity and not outward show of piety. Most times we devote ourselves to worship, adoration and prayers while we lack the basic characters of life. People fast, pray and worship with all beautiful […]
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Amos 3:1-8, 4:11-12; Psalm 5; Matthew 8:23-27 The first reading of today reminds the people about their sin against God and warn them of the Lord’s punishment if they don’t repent. Thus, the Lord asked; “Is a trumpet blown in a city, and the people are not afraid?” Beloved, we must not wait for the […]
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Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34; 2Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 Our first reading presents us with the release of St Peter from prison before Herod could put him to death. Through the prayers of the early Christian community he was led to safety by an angel. We can equally pray for breakthrough for our spiritual and […]
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2Kings 4:8-11, 14-16; Psalm 89; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 We have four sets of homily notes here. Please scroll down the page. ******************************************************* Rev. Fr. Evaristus Okeke: Contribute to the support of your Pastors Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: Four Criteria for worthy Discipleship Rev. Fr. Galadima Bitrus, OSA: THE JOY OF WELCOMING IN […]
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LAM. 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; PSALM 74; MATTHEW 8:5-17🗣🔥🔥🔥 The first reading presents us with the lamentation of the people for the devastation, captivity and destruction they went through because of their sins. Precisely because of this, the psalm of today cries out in prayer for national deliverance. We too who are in spiritual exile, facing […]
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While it is generally acknowledged that sexual abuse exists in Nigeria there is high level of silence on this issue. For instance; cases of sexual abuse against under aged girls and vulnerable women are quietly sorted out and are not brought into the public domain. As a consequence, available statistics concerning the prevalence of […]
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2 Kings 25:1-12; Psalm 136; Matthew 8:1-4🗣🔥🔥🔥 In the first reading, we are presented with the breakdown of how Jerusalem was destroyed; the famine in the land, the attack against Zedekiah the King and his sons, and the demolition of the magnificent Temple of Solomon by the Babylonians. They succeeded in this battle because the […]
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2 KINGS 24:8-17; PSALM 79; MATTHEW 7:21-29🗣🔥🔥🔥 In the first reading, King Jehoiachin and his people who fell to the Babylonians because they turned from God and no longer trusted him. We endanger ourselves when we disconnect from God and turn to our own ways. We expose ourselves to the devourer –the devil prowling round […]