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FR. TIMOTHY: PROPOSALS FOR TINUBU’S GOVERNMENT

Rev. Fr. Timothy Eshi Etsenamhe   Nigeria’s education system needs total overhauling. There should be provision of compulsory and free Universal Basic Primary Education. This should be made mandatory, especially in the Northern parts of Nigeria where illiteracy is exacerbated. PREAMBLE No doubt, so many Nigerians batted eyelids on the outcome of the presidential election […]

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME (30/5/2023)

Selflessness ECCL. 35:1-12; PSALM 50; MARK 10:28-31 “Give to the Most High as he has given to you.” The first reading calls us to honour the Lord generously. Do not appear empty-handed in the Lord’s presence; for all these things are due under the commandment.  A virtuous man’s offering graces the altar, and its savour […]

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER YEAR 1 (27/5/2023)

Witness regardless of comfort ACTS 28:16-20, 30-31; PSALM 11; JOHN 21:20-25 Paul came to Rome held under house arrest, yet he continues to share the gospel. Captivity is not an end to witness. By this passage St. Luke the author of the Acts of the Apostles demonstrated that the faith extended beyond the walls of […]

HOMILY FOR FRIDAY THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER

Jesus Reinstates Peter ACTS 25:13-21; PSALM 103; JOHN 21:15-19 In the gospel Jesus asked Peter “do you love me?” He asked Peter the same question thrice probably because he wanted Peter to be deeply conscious of his confession. Oftentimes, we engage in mere recitation without deep consciousness of the words used. We could say “Jesus, […]

HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER (24/5/2023)

Jesus Prays for His Disciples ACTS 20:28-38; PSALM 68; JOHN 17:11-19   Both readings today present us with farewell speeches of Paul and Jesus Christ respectively. Paul admonished the elders of Ephesians to remain steadfast even as he asked for God’s protection on them. He says; “Be on your guard for yourselves and for all […]

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY OF THE SEVENTH WEEK OF EASTER YEAR (23/5/2023)

The Prayer of Jesus Christ.  ACTS 20:17-27; PSALM 68; JOHN 17:1-11 The gospel reading presents us with the prayer of Jesus Christ. Although the sentences are brief, the thoughts are profound, compelling, and significant. The Bible is filled with great prayers. We are impressed with Solomon’s prayer (1 Kings 8), Abraham’s prayer (Genesis 18), and […]