Crowd but touch 1 Kings 8:1–7, 9–13; Psalm 131; Mark 6:53–56 The Gospel says, “They laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.” We must understand that we are not just to crowd around Jesus but to […]
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Sunday Homily
HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AND THE 25TH PRIESTLY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY.
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HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME AND THE 25TH PRIESTLY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY OF VERY REV. FR. DR. MATTHEW IHENSEKHIEN, VERY REV. FR. DR. JOSEPH OKOJIE, and VERY REV. FR. DR. VINCENT OJO, AT THE SEMINARY OF ALL SAINTS UHIELE EKPOMA (FEB 4TH 2024) 1. The healing ministry of Jesus: Today’s gospel presents us […]
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Understanding the Healing Ministry of Jesus Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16–19, 22–23; Mark 1:29–39 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai The gospel of today presents us with the healing ministry of Jesus. The healing ministry of Jesus, as recorded in the synoptic gospels, shows Jesus’ commitment to restore the whole person to God and not […]
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Leadership and wisdom 1 Kings 3:4–13; Psalm 119; Mark 6:30–34 Jesus realized the value of rest and seclusion. In verse 31, He urges His disciples to go to a certain location and rest. This underlines the importance of taking time for both physical and spiritual refreshment. Despite His desire to rest, Jesus was struck with […]
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THE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD Malachi 3:1–4/Psalm 24:7,8,9,10/Hebrews 2:14–18/Luke 2:22–40 1. Today is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple. It occurs forty days after our celebration of Christmas—the birth of Jesus Christ. On this day in biblical history, the Holy Family made a journey from Bethlehem to Jerusalem in order […]
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Mission of the Twelve 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; Psalm 1 Chronicles 29:10-12; Mark 6:7-13 In the gospel, Jesus sent the disciples out two by two with the message of repentance. The mission of the Twelve is the basis of our faith today. Mission keeps the church alive. If the church does not send it, it […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR II (THE MEMORIAL OF ST. JOHN BOSCO, PRIEST)
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OVER-FAMILIARITY 2Sam. 24:2.9-17, Ps. 32, Mk. 6:1-6 Hebrews 12:4–7, 11–15; Psalm 103; Mark 6:1-6 Jesus says, “A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country.” One interpretation of this scripture is that if we dishonor a prophet, we will never be able to draw his covering. The gospel specifically mentions this as the […]
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Mustard Seed. 2 Samuel 11:1–10, 13–17; Psalm 50; Mark 4:26–34. Jesus used different parables to speak to the people about the kingdom of God. Today’s gospel presents us with one of such parables: the Parable of the Mustard Seed. One could consider the mustard seed to be a metaphor for faith and development. Mustard is […]
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SAUL TO PAUL Acts 9:1-22; Psalm 117; Mark 16:15–18 The apostle Paul is one of the best-known figures in the Bible. The letters he wrote thousands of years ago are still of paramount importance in theology, Christian spirituality, and praxis. Before his conversion, he persecuted the early church, whom he considered to be dangerous heretics. […]
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God’s Promise to David 2 Samuel 7:4–17; Psalm 88; Mark 4:1–20 In 2 Samuel 7:4–17, we see David’s humility and openness. His plan to build a house for God is met with a supernatural plan for an everlasting kingdom through David. In humility, David accepted God’s plan rather than imposing his own. Let us be […]