šššš ššššššš This generation is fortunate to have the GSM network, which allows information to travel quickly throughout the globe. GSM has, however, been misused in certain antisocial ways as a socialization tool. For instance, lying, cheating, sexual perversion ā all kinds of nudity, lust, and immorality. Nudity and lust are highly celebrated on social […]
HEROD’S GUILT Haggai 1:1-8; Psalm 149; Luke 9:7-9 Herod said, “John, I have been beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” So he sought to see Jesus (Luke 9:9). There is no evidence that Herod had a genuine spiritual interest; rather, the tales and speculations about Jesus puzzled him, especially given […]
MISSION OF THE TWELVE Ezra 9:5-9; Psalm ā Tobit 13:2, 4, 6, 8; Luke 9:1-6 Jesus sends the Twelve on their first trip to preach in his name. They were tasked with deliverance, healing and preaching. How many of us are truly practicing what we were commissioned to do at our baptism? Let’s uphold our […]
God’s TempleĀ Ezra 6:7-8, 12, 14-20; Psalm 121; Luke 8:19-21 In the first reading, the Israelites completed the Church Temple for God at the direction of King Darius. When the temple was completed, they reinstated the priesthood, as Moses had instructed in the Torah. Temples were central places of worship and sacrifice in ancient […]
A Lamp on a Stand Ezra 1:1-6; Psalm 125; Luke 8:16-18 Luke 8:16ā18 presents us with the parable of the lamp. In this parable, Christ exhorts his disciples to shine so that others may see (Luke 8:16). He was not encouraging hypocrisy; rather, he wants us to live in accordance with the illumination we have […]
There are four homily notes here, scroll and enjoy reading.Ā ISAIAH 55:6-9; PSALM 145; PHILIPPIANS 1:20-24, 27; MATTHEW 20:1-16 Fr. Thomas Oyode āCovetousness and the Magnanimity of Godās Graceā Arguably what makes Jesusā parables so powerful is their connectedness to our everyday experiences. Todayās parable bears the same relatedness to our present existential experiences over […]
FEMALE DISCIPLES 1 Timothy 6:2cā12; Psalm 49; Luke 8:1-3 Luke 8:1ā3 illustrates the call of the women who followed Jesus in his ministry. Jesus needed a large team of people to support him in his work. The twelve played a significant part, but a great number of other people made the effort possible. Some women […]
Ā MATTHEW THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST EPHESIANS 4:1-7; PSALM 19; MATTHEW 9:9-13 Ā The name Matthew means “gift of God”. Matthew was actually a gift to the church. His call provoked an immediate response and conversion that produced an abundant harvest. Our vocation is a gift that should provoke similar results. Eph. 4:1ā7 speaks of the different […]
1 Timothy 3:14-16; Psalm 110; Luke 7:31-35 InĀ theĀ Gospel,Ā JesusĀ tellsĀ theĀ audienceĀ thatĀ GodĀ choosesĀ andĀ appointsĀ theĀ messengerĀ toĀ serveĀ asĀ hisĀ representative. He made this statement because the people thought John was insane. Yet, when Christ himself showed up among them acting like John would have, they mocked him and labeled him a drunk.Ā We must accept God’s message, and pay attention to his messenger in order to enjoy […]
DO NOT WEEPĀ 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Psalm 100; Luke 7:11-17Ā A tragedy is an event that causes great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a fatal accident, premature death, crime, or natural catastrophe. Luke 7:11ā17 presents us with the tragedy that befell a widow due to the death of her only son. When the Lord […]