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FATHER TIMOTHY: OWO MASSACRE – THE DEPRAVITY THAT HAS GRIPPED NIGERIA 

Father Timothy Etsenamhe  I am almost shut out of mainstream media and social media on Sundays because of my pastoral commitments. Most Sundays are usually for me, busy and thrilling days, as I would have to celebrate the Holy Mass at three different churches. More relishing about my Sundays is the feeling I get when […]

A GENERATION OF SHORTCUTS AND QUICK WINS

Many of us in this generation are lovers of shortcuts. We want it big overnight. The Mustard seed does not become a big tree overnight. A seminarian does not become a priest overnight; a student of medicine does not become a medical doctor overnight. Pigs will fly before that will happen. Albert Einstein did not […]

HOLY SATURDAY

Today we remember Christ in the tomb. It is called Holy Saturday; it is a special day in the Triduum and is the last day of preparation before Easter. Early Christians observed this day as a day of prayer and penance, patiently waiting at the tomb for Jesus’ resurrection. It also commemorates the final day […]

HOMILY FOR GOOD FRIDAY – CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION 15/4/2022

The Passion of Christ: Questions and Lessons Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai  (15/4/2022)ISAIAH 52:13-53:12; PSALM 31; HEBREWS 4:14-16, 5:7-9; JOHN 18:1-19:42  In today’s reflection we shall be concerned with some basic questions and lessons: Why is it called Good Friday? What is good about Good Friday? Some say Good Friday is “good” in that it is holy, […]

HOLY THURSDAY

On Holy Thursday there are two Masses: the Chrism Mass and the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The Chrism Mass is the manifestation of the Priests’ communion with their Bishop. Every priest is expected to participate in this celebration as it symbolises the unity between the bishop and priests. It also offers them an opportunity […]