DEU.26:4-10/ ROM.10:8-13/GOSPEL READING: LUKE 4:1-13 ************** Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai JESUS’ TEMPTATIONS AND OURS Today’s gospel reminds us that there is a temptation special to those who stand at prayer. In fact the closer you are to God the greater the temptation. In the Bible the word temptation primarily denotes a trial in which man has a […]
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ISAIAH 58:9-14; PSALM 86; LUKE 5:27-32 Charity The first reading says “if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.” This statement simply implies charity. Charity is one of the basic themes of lent […]
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Isaiah 58:1-9; Psalm 51; Matthew 9:14-15 Isaiah speaks of a true fast as against putting up a false impression. For him, true fast makes us to renounce our transgressions and engage in practical works of mercy. Similarly, in the gospel the theme of fasting was the subject of debate between the disciples of John […]
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DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20; PSALM 1; LUKE 9:22-25 Choose Eternal Life See, “I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction.” Moses asked the people to make a choice between life and death. If they obey God’s commandments they will live; but if they don’t they will certainly be destroyed. Beloved, let us keep God’s […]
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JOEL 2:12-18; PSALM 51; 2CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:2; MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-18 Today marks the beginning of the Lenten season. It is the great penitential season of the Church and it shall come to a close approximately six weeks later, the night before Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in […]
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1Peter 1:10-16; Psalm 98; Mark 10:28-31 In the first reading Peter calls us to a holy living. “He says “Be holy because I am holy” (1Peter 1:16). Peter calls us to holiness and. In Chapter V of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council say all Christ’s faithful, […]
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1Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 110; Mark 10:17-27 Faith Irrespective moods In today’s first reading we are introduced to the Firs t Letter of St Peter. It will interest you to know that the purpose of this letter is to encourage believers in the face of persecution and suffering. What is it that you are going through? […]
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SIRACH 27:4-7, 1COR.15:54-58, LUKE 6:39-45 ********************************* There are three 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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James 5:13-20; Psalm 141; Mark 10:13-16 James’ Final Instructions Today we have come to the last part of James’ practical instructions. If you have been following this series you would have realized the importance of actions along with faith. Our actions must cohere with our faith. However, in this last passage, James leaves us with […]
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James 5:9-12; Psalm 103; Mark 10:1-12 James speaks on “patience in suffering.” He urges believers to maintain an attitude of patience in suffering. James says “consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” Do not give […]