1 Kings 21:17-29; Psalm 51; Matthew 5:43-48🗣🔥🔥 The first reading today is a continuation of yesterday’s reading and in it Elijah told Ahab that for the evil he has done disaster shall come upon him. Having heard the predicted doom, Ahab humbled himself before God and repented. Anyone who hears God’s warning either through the […]
Author Archives: admin
15
Jun
Jun
1KINGS 21:1-16/ PS. 5:2-3: 4-6-7/ MATTHEW 5:38-42 🗣🔥🔥🔥 LOVE NOT VENGEANCE In the Gospel reading Jesus said to his disciples “you have heard how it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil” (Matt. 5:38-39). Jesus cited this old […]
14
Jun
Jun
These brothers were both ordained to the priesthood May 30 at Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile— in a private Mass, because of the pandemic. Peyton and Connor Plessala are brothers from Mobile, Alabama. They’re 18 months— one school grade— apart. Despite the occasional competitiveness and squabbles that many brothers experience growing up, […]
13
Jun
Jun
Deut. 8:2-3, 14-16; Psalm 148; 1Cor. 10:16-17; John 6:51-58 ………… We have three sets of homily notes to choose from. Please scroll down the page. Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai: The Eucharist and our Christian Life Rev. Fr. Paul K. Oredipe: HOLY EUCHARIST – Center of the Church Rev. Fr. Evaristus Okeke: The Eucharist: Our Life […]
13
Jun
Jun
1 Kings 19:19-21; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:33-37 🗣🔥🔥🔥 The first reading present us with the call of Elisha to be the successor of Elijah. For this reason Elijah traveled to central Palestine in search of Elisha. When Elijah saw him, he placed his cloak over him symbolizing God’s call to minister to him. Exclusive of […]
Article, Know Your Faith
TEN POWERFUL QUOTES FROM SAINT ANTHONY AND PRAYER FOR THE RECOVERY OF LOST GRACES
12
Jun
Jun
SAINT ANTHONY June 13 every year is the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, a Franciscan priest, who was famous for his preaching during the 13th century. However, he is more popularly known for his intercession when an item has been lost. He is often invoked with the prayer, “Tony, Tony, come around, something’s […]
12
Jun
Jun
1 Kings 19:9, 11-16; Psalm 27; Matthew 5:27-32 🗣🔥🔥🔥 In the first reading, Elijah stands on Mount Horeb (Sinai) and is visited by God in the gentleness of a light breeze. Silence is an absolute indicator of God’s presence. Let us not forget in a hurry the spiritual significance of silence in worship. As a […]
11
Jun
Jun
Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Psalm 98; Matthew 10:7-13 🗣🔥🔥🔥 Barnabas is one of the least-known apostles. He played an essential role in the spread of the Gospel, yet he is not as famous as Paul or as well-known as Peter. Thus, you don’t have to be famous to be effective in the Kingdom. For fame, many […]
10
Jun
Jun
23 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BARNABAS “Joseph” (Acts 4:36) was the birth name of Barnabas. “Joseph” means “may [God] add” and brings to mind the better known biblical character by the same name in Genesis (specifically, chaps. 37, 39–50). Barnabas, like his Old Testament counterpart, wholeheartedly lived for God and sacrificially served His people. The name “Barnabas” […]
10
Jun
Jun
1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:17-19 🗣🔥🔥🔥 The first reading presents us with the victory of Elijah over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. The Gospel tells us that the Law and the Prophets are still to be obeyed for Christ did not come to abolish them but to complete them. This shows […]