DANIEL 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; PSALM 21; JOHN 8:12-20 For those who are used to Bible stories; you should be familiar with the Chronicles of “Susannah and the elders”. A story that illustrates God’s help and justice for the innocent. Susannah was almost victimized by a wrong and biased judgement. She was sentenced for an […]
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Isaiah 43:16-21/Ps.126/Phil 3:8-14/ John 8:1-11 ********************************* There are four homily notes here; scroll down the page. You can equally press the red bell button at the left hand side of the page to subscribe so that you can always receive notification whenever there is an upload. Leave us with your comments and suggestions or chat […]
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“Don’t go to confession because you want to receive Holy Communion”
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“Don’t go to confession because you want to receive Holy Communion” Saturday’s confession is a common practice in many Catholic Churches. Many people go to confession so that they can receive Holy Communion on Sunday. Now listen to this; Avoid repeating sins. Repeating sins will result to ‘Obstinacy in sin’, one of the six sins […]
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JEREMIAH 11:18-20; PSALM 7; JOHN 7:40-53 Fair Hearing “The Law does not allow us to pass judgement on a man without hearing him” (John 7:51). This statement was made because the Pharisees rejected Jesus without real investigation. Today, many people and leaders are hated and rejected because of popular notions about them. The people who […]
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Trials of the Righteous Wisdom 2:1, 12-22; Psalm 33; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 “Let us lie in wait for the righteous one, because he is annoying to us; he opposes our actions, reproaches us for transgressions of the law and charges us with violations of our training. He professes to have knowledge of God and styles […]
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EXODUS 32:7-14; PSALM 106; JOHN 5:31-47 Our mentality EXODUS 32:7-14; PSALM 106; JOHN 5:31-47 “You place your hopes on Moses but Moses will be your accuser. If you really believed him you would believe me too, since it was I that he was writing about.” Jesus made this statement to show that his listeners […]
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ISAIAH 49:8-15, PSALM 145, JOHN 5:17-30 Thus says the Lord: At the favourable time I will answer you, on the day of salvation I will help you (Isaiah 49:8). Isaiah speaks of God’s care and compassion. Let us not give up on God – He cares for us. Again, we must learn to care for ourselves. In […]
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*EZEKIEL 47:1-9, 12; PSALM 46; JOHN 5:1-3, 5-16* “Wherever the water flows, it will bring life and health.” Ezekiel speaks of the stream of water flowing from the Temple which gives life. Similarly, the Gospel speaks of the healing that took place at the pool of Bethesda. Beloved, both instances point to the water of […]
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ISAIAH 65:17-21; PSALM 30; JOHN 4:43-54 In the first reading Isaiah prophesied that the sound of weeping will no longer be heard and that infant would no longer die after a few days. This is a prophecy against premature death and we claim this grace upon ourselves. Jesus is seen fulfilling this prophecy […]
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JOSHUA 5: 8-9,10-12/ PS 34/ ICOR. 5: 17-21/ LUKE 15:1-3;11-32 A PROMISED NEW LIFE Fr Galadima Bitrus, (OSA) The Fourth Sunday of Lent is also called “Laetare Sunday”, i.e., Sunday of rejoicing. On this Sunday, we are reminded of the ultimate goal of Lent as a preparation towards the joyous celebration of Easter. It […]