Job 1:6-22; Psalm 17; Luke 9:46-50 The first reading presents us with Job’s affliction. He stands for individuals who diligently serve God even while going through trials and tribulations in their lives. Job went through his crisis with the mindset of praise; he refused to say or acts in contrary to God’s will. Thus, his […]
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Amos 6:1,4-7/Psalm 146:7-10/1 Timothy 6:11-16/Luke 16:19-31 THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS Today’s gospel contains the parable of the the rich man and Lazarus. The rich man lived a life of extreme luxury while Lazarus lived in abject poverty at the gate of the rich man. The narrative shows that the rich man knew that […]
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A COUNTRY IN CRISIS: TO WHOM SHALL WE GO? A TALK DELIVERED BY REV. FR. DANIEL EVBOTOKHAI AT ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH, OSOSO. DURING THE NOVENA TO OUR LADY THE UNDOER OF KNOTS SEPTEMBER 24TH 2022. Bible Reading: John 6:60-69 Crisis is a time of intense and extreme difficulty or danger. It is also […]
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MY DEAR YOUTH Ecclesiastes 11:9-12, 8; Psalm 90; Luke 9:43-45 Enjoy life, but be aware that you will be judged. Live it up, especially while you’re still young. Enjoy your youth while it lasts. There are countless opportunities and possibilities. You have a lot of options for what to do with your life. You can […]
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A Time for Everything ECCLESIASTES 3:1-11; PSALM 144; LUKE 9:18-22 Eccl 3:1 says; “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” What do we do with our time? Today, pay close attention to the activities you engage in and give yourself an account of your day. How do […]
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ECCLESIASTES 1:2-11; PSALM 90; LUKE 9:7-9 Vanity of life is the product of all forms of ungodly practices. The statement “Vanity of vanities” in the first reading means the greatest vanity of all. Solomon discovered that even with all his riches and wisdom, there is absolutely nothing of this world that can bring a lasting […]
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MATTHEW THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST EPHESIANS 4:1-7; PSALM 19; MATTHEW 9:9-13 The name Matthew means “gift of God”. Matthew was actually a gift to the Church. His call provoked immediate response and conversion that produced abundant harvest. Our vocation is a gift that should provoke similar result. Eph. 4:1-7 speaks of the different gifts […]
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The King’s Heart PROVERBS 21:1-6, 10-13; PSALM 119; LUKE 8:19-21 Proverbs 21:1 says “the king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.” God controls and holds the human hearts. God can work this way with whomever He chooses. God turned the heart of […]
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THE PARABLE OF THE LAMP Proverbs 3:27-34; Psalm 14; Luke 8:16-18 Luke 8:16-18 presents us with the parable of the lamp. In this parable, Christ exhorts his disciples to shine so that others may see. He said to them, “No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under […]
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Amos 8:4-7/ Psalm: 112(113):1-2, 4-8/1 Timothy 2:1-8/ Luke 16:1-13 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai THE CRAFTY STEWARD Luke 16:1-13 presents us with the parable of the Crafty Steward. Here was a steward who had neglected his duties and at the point of being dismissed he devised a crafty means to secure his future. This is not to extol […]