Category Archives: Sunday Homily

God’s Invitation and Our Response Isaiah 25:6-10; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; Matthew 22:1-14 The gospel presents us with the parable of the wedding feast. This is a parable about the Kingdom of God; a parable that expresses God’s plan for the salvation of all men. Through the Church we have all been invited. But […]

INTEGRITY: YES OR NO Ezekiel 18:25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2:1-11; Matthew 21:28-32 The gospel reading today presents us with the parable of the two sons. Using this parable Jesus teaches us a simple truth that Christianity no be cho-cho-cho but do-do-do. The first son said all the right words to his father but never went […]

THE CALL, NOT THE CLOCK  Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 145; Philippians 1:20-24, 27; Matthew 20:1-16 The first reading gives us the key to understanding today’s Gospel: “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the Lord” (Isaiah 55:8). Human beings naturally calculate, compare and measure. We ask: Who came first? Who […]

FORGIVENESS Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 103; Romans 14:7-9; Matthew 18:21-35 There are certain reasons people find it difficult to forgive, for example if the hurt runs deeper than just the offense itself. Unforgiveness can come from emotional pain, repeated offenses, and the fear of being hurt again, which makes opening up feel unsafe. More so, it […]

CARE FOR CREATION SUNDAY THE GOD WE SEE, THE GOD WE SERVE Wisdom 13:1-9; Psalm 18:2-3, 4-5; Colossians 1:15-20; Matthew 6:24-34 1. CREATION REVEALS THE CREATOR: The Book of Wisdom says, “From the greatness and beauty of created things comes a corresponding perception of their Creator” (Wis 13:5). Creation is God’s handwriting. The sun, rain, […]

‎  ‎ TRUE SATISFACTION ISAIAH 55:1-3; PSALM 145; ROMANS 8:35, 37-39; MATTHEW 14:13-21 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai ‎Satisfaction is the inner fulfillment that comes when the deepest needs of the human heart are met. While the world offers temporary satisfaction through possessions and pleasures, only God provides complete and lasting satisfaction because He alone can fill […]

Heaven: Our Greatest Treasure 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Psalm 119; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 Today’s Gospel presents three beautiful parables about the Kingdom of Heaven: the Hidden Treasure, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Dragnet. Though each parable has its own emphasis, together they answer one fundamental question: What is the most valuable thing […]

The Conditions of the Hearts and their Spiritual Results ISAIAH 55:10-11/PSALMS 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14/ROMANS 8:18-23/ MATTHEW 13:1-23 The first reading and the gospel reading of today present us with the themes of seed and sower. In the first reading Isaiah says that both rain and snow water the earth and cause the seeds to […]

HUMILITY AND REST Zechariah 9:9-10; Psalm 145; Romans 8:9-11; Matthew 11:25-30 Rev. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today’s readings revolve around two beautiful and inseparable themes: humility and rest. In a world that glorifies power, self-promotion, competition, and achievement, the Word of God presents a surprising truth: the road to genuine rest is paved with humility. The […]

TRUE DISCIPLESHIP, TRUE RELATIONSHIP  2 Kings 4:8-11, 13-16; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 Who is a true disciple? A disciple is not simply someone who attends church, wears a cross, or calls himself a Christian. According to the Ratio Fundamentalis Institutionis Sacerdotalis (No. 61), a disciple is one whom Christ calls to remain with Him, […]