NEVER SATISFIED “Humans are never satisfied.” Jesus says “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: “‘We played the pipe for you, and you did not dancee, we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’ (Matt. 11: 16-17). “John came neither eating […]
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“THE KINGDOM OF GOD SUFFERS VIOLENCE” ISAIAH 41:13-20; PSALM 144; MATTHEW 11:11-15 “And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force” (Matt. 11:12). This is a straight-forward verse, but it comes as a puzzle. How can God’s kingdom suffer, and what […]
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MARY THE QUEEN CATHOLIC CHURCH EKPOMA ANNUAL CRUSADE (9TH EDITION) DECEMBER 11, 2024 TOPIC: WALKING IN THE LIGHT SPEAKER: FR. DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI READING: (1 John 1:7) “If we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from […]
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COME TO ME ISAIAH 40:25-31; PSALM 103; MATTHEW 11:28-30 Jesus said, “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens and I will give you rest”. “Come” is a familiar word in scripture. “Come back to me; come and see; come follow me.” God continues to invite us, desiring what is […]
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Returning to God’s Path Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 96; Matthew 18:12-14 Today’s readings remind us of our tendency to stray from God’s path. Like the lost sheep in Matthew 18:12-14, we often seek greener pastures, miracles or solutions, only to find ourselves lost. Isaiah 53:6 echoes this truth: “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each […]
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Genesis 3:9-15, 20/ Psalm 98:1-4/Ephesians 1:3-6, 11-12/Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This doctrine, solemnly defined by Pope Pius IX in 1854, affirms Mary’s conception free from original sin. This privilege stems from God’s divine plan, choosing Mary as the Mother of our […]
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Encountering Jesus Isaiah 29:17-24, Psalm 27, Matthew 9:27-31 As we journey through the first week of Advent, we reflect on the prophetic words of Isaiah, foretelling the arrival of the Messiah. This promised savior would usher in a new era, exalting the lowly, silencing evil, and lifting humiliation (Isaiah 29:17-24). Today’s Gospel recounts the transformative […]
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The Season of Advent: Watch and Pray JER. 33:14-16, PS.25 1THESS 3:12-4, LUKE 21:25-28;34-36 Today, we embark on a new liturgical year, and I wish you all a blessed and enriching journey. As we begin this Advent season, we are reminded of the significance of Christ’s coming, both in his birth and his second coming. […]
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Call to faithfulness Revelation 14:1-3/Psalm 24/ Luke 21:1-4 Today’s readings offer us a powerful vision of the end times and the ultimate triumph of God’s people. We see the Lamb, Jesus Christ, standing on Mount Zion, surrounded by the 144,000 who have been sealed with the mark of God. As we reflect on this vision, […]
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THE CRAFTY STEWARD Philippians 3:17-4:1; Psalm 122; Luke 16:1-8 Today’s Gospel presents the parable of the Crafty Steward, a masterful teacher of prudent resource management. Using the example of the crafty steward, Jesus urges us to become honest stewards, utilizing our resources wisely to secure eternal life. As St. Paul encourages us to “stand firm […]