ETSESENAMHE ESHI TIMOTHY The Nigerian society is inundated with tales of internet fraudsters, popularly referred to in Nigeria as ‘Yahoo Boys.’ ‘Yahoo- Yahoo’ describes the trade of these fraudsters. It is gotten from one of the major tools- the Yahoo Mail- employed by the ‘yahoo Boys.’ It is alleged that about 55% of teenage boys […]
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Mathew 13 :1-9 This gospel passage is an account of the Galileans who suffered misfortunes under the regime of Herod. Those he mingled their blood with sacrifices and those that the tower of Siloam collapsed upon. Jesus responded that their misfortune was not due to their more grievous sins but for the witnesses, an opportunity […]
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JAMES 5:1-6; PSALM 49; MARK 9:41-50 Warning to the Rich “Warning to the Rich” in today’s first reading James warns the rich against confiscating the wages of their labourers. Proverbs 3:27 puts it this way: “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to […]
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BOASTING AND BRAGGING James 4:13-17; Psalm 49; Mark 9:38-40 Today, James warns us against boasting. He says we have no need to boast about tomorrow for a man’s life is like a puff of smoke, which appears for a moment and then disappears. Thus, James reminds us that every undertaking is subjected to the will […]
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1PETER 5:1-4; PSALM 23; MATTHEW 16:13-19 Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter also known as the Throne of Saint Peter. The “chair” symbolizes the authority of St Peter and his successors who have served the Church of Jesus Christ as the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). Peter was the first bishop […]
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The Wisdom from Above JAMES 3:13-18; PSALM 18; MARK 9:14-29 Continuing with St. James collection of practical instructions; today’s first reading presents us with the topic “The Wisdom from Above”. James says if there is anyone amongst us who claims to be wise, he or she should prove it by a good life. Therefore, our […]
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1 Samuel 26:2,7-9,11-13,22-23 / Psalm 102(103):1-4,8,10,12-13/ 1 Corinthians 15:45-49/ Luke 6:27-38 LOVE YOUR ENEMIES Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today we are concerned with the theme “Love your enemies”. In the first reading we have the example of David who had the opportunity to eliminate Saul his outright enemy but forgave him. Similarly, in the gospel Jesus says “Be […]
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DIVINE INSPIRATION James 2:1-9; Psalm 33; Mark 8:27-33 “Who do people say I am?” Jesus asked his disciples. People easily have opinions about public figures; positive or negative; objective or subjective (bias). In the case of Jesus his disciples told him only the positive and subjective truth about him: Elijah, Jeremiah, John the Baptist or […]
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TAMING THE TONGUE James 3:1-10: Psalm 11; Mark 9:2-13 In the first reading James speaks on the topic “Taming the Tongue”. He says “the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Like a small spark of fire the tongue can set the whole body ablaze. There are many talkative […]
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James 2:14-24, 26; Psalm 111; Mark 8:34-9:1 Faith versus action James teaches “Faith and Action” in today’s first reading. “But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” “Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds” (James 2:18). Therefore, it is not enough to say we have faith; […]