RESISTING THE DEVIL’S DEALS DEUTERONOMY 26:4-10, ROMANS 10:8-13, LUKE 4:1-13 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 free choice […]
Category Archives: Sunday Homily
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Feb
Feb
Attitude: Trust in God Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26 In today’s Gospel, we have St. Luke’s version of the Beatitudes, sometimes called the “Sermon on the Plain” because, according to Luke, Jesus came down from the mountain and stopped in plain level, where He delivered the Beatitudes. In Matthew’s […]
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Jan
Jan
SUNDAY OF THE WORD OF GOD NEH.8:2-4A5-6,8-10/ 1COR.12:12-30/ LUKE1:1-4;4:14-21 Today, we celebrate the Sixth Sunday of the Word of God. This Sunday was initiated by Pope Francis on September 30th, 2019. It is a day to reflect on the importance of Scripture in our daily lives. The motto chosen by Pope Francis for this year’s […]
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Jan
Jan
ISAIAH 62:1-5/ 1COR. 12:4-11/ JOHN 2:1-12 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai The Manifestation at Cana Today’s Gospel reading presents us with what we may regard as the third Epiphany or Manifestation of Jesus Christ. The first Epiphany known as the “Epiphany of the Lord was celebrated two Sundays ago; the second Epiphany known as the “Baptism of […]
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Dec
Dec
Towards a Better Family Life 1 Sam. 1:20-22, 24-28; Ps. 8; 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24; Luke 2:41-52 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today the Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The primary purposes of this feast are to pray for families and to model our families after the Holy Family. […]
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Dec
Dec
THE VISITATION MICAH 5.2-5/PSALM 80/HEB 10:5-10/LK. 1:39-45 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai In the Gospel reading, Mary travels to the hill country of Judah to visit her cousin Elizabeth. This visit brought joy to the home of Elizabeth. We too can be agents of divine visitation to others, bringing them joy, love, and peace. The season of […]
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Dec
Dec
Rejoice in the Lord Zephaniah 3:14-18; Psalm – Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:10-18 Today, on the Third Sunday of Advent, also known as Gaudete Sunday, we are invited to rejoice. The very word “Gaudete” means “rejoice.” This theme of joy permeates the readings for today. In the first reading, the prophet Zephaniah assures us […]
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Dec
Dec
The Season of Advent: Watch and Pray JER. 33:14-16, PS.25 1THESS 3:12-4, LUKE 21:25-28;34-36 Today, we embark on a new liturgical year, and I wish you all a blessed and enriching journey. As we begin this Advent season, we are reminded of the significance of Christ’s coming, both in his birth and his second coming. […]
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Nov
Nov
LOVE: THE HEART OF THE KINGDOM Deuteronomy 6:2-6; Psalm 18; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 12:28-34 Today’s readings converge on a profound message: love is the cornerstone of our faith. Moses’ words in Deuteronomy 6:2-6 and Jesus’ reaffirmation in Mark 12:28-34 emphasize the primacy of love. Love is not only a commandment but a condition for salvation. […]
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Oct
Oct
The Active Faith of Bartimaeus Jeremiah 31:7-9; Ps.126; Hebrews 5:1-6; Mark 10:46-52 In the Gospel of Mark, we encounter the remarkable story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar who exemplifies an active faith. A faith that is dynamic, engaging and growth-oriented. Many individuals express a passive faith that prioritizes routine over tangible transformation, highlighting a gap […]