EMMANUEL: GOD WITH US Isaiah 7:10-14/ Psalm: 24/ Romans 1:1-7/Matthew 1:18- VIRGIN BIRTH: Isaiah 7:14 ”Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son”. This prophecy was fulfilled in the gospel. Matt. 1:23 says; “Look the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel…”. A virgin conceiving and bearing a […]
Category Archives: Sunday Homily
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The gospel reading of today tells us about the experience of John the Baptist when he was in prison, he sent messengers to Jesus to ask if he is the Messiah or they should expect someone else? This is the same John who in Matt.3:13-17 baptized Jesus and witnessed the open heavens, the dove and […]
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Dec
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THE GOSPEL OF REPENTANCE Isaiah11:1-10/ 71(72):1-2,7-8,12-13,17/Romans15:4-9/ Matthew 3:1-12 In the first reading Isaiah says: “He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear; but with righteousness he shall judge the poor and decide with equity for the meek of the earth.” Man judges by what he hears and […]
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BE VIGILANT: STAY AWAKE Isaiah 2:1-5/Psalm 121(122)/Romans 13:11-14/Matthew 24:37-44 Today is the first Sunday of Advent – a new liturgical year in the Church. It is my prayer that this liturgical year will bring about revival in the Church. The Advent season includes the four Sundays that precede Christmas. In this season, we recall two […]
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2 Samuel 5:1-3Psalm 122:1-2,3-4,4-5/Colossians 1:12-20/Luke 23:35-43 ********************************* Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Jesus Christ is the King Today is the solemnity of Christ the King of the universe. This celebration also doubles as the last Sunday of the Liturgical year. The Bible describes Jesus as King in many ways; Luke 1:32-33 “He will be great and will […]
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Malachi 3:19-20/Psalm 98:5-6,7-8,9/2 Thessalonians 3:7-12/Luke 21:5-19 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Hard times and End-Times Luke 21 presents us with the eschatological discourse of Jesus Christ. From verses 5-19 Jesus teaches about the destruction of the temple and the coming of the Son of man. For the Jews, destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple is equivalent to […]
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Nov
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Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai THE RESURRECTION AND MARRIAGE 2Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14; Psalm 16; 2Thessalonians 2:16-3:5; Luke 20:27-38 Resurrection and marriage are the two basic themes in the gospel reading of today. Every Sunday we gather in church to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection. But the reality shows that we often do not know in truth why we […]
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Oct
Wisdom 11:22—12:2/Psalm 145:1-2,8-9,10-11,13,14/2 Thessalonians 1:11—2:2/Luke 19:1-10 BE AVAILABLE FOR SALVATION The gospel presents with the the story of Zacchaeus. He was a rich tax collector, who became rich at the detriment of the people. Some are rich today because they cheating others. Nevertheless, Jesus sought Zacchaeus out, “Zacchaeus come down” He said. Immediately, Zacchaeus […]
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Exodus 17:8-13; Psalm 120; 2Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 ********************************* Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai THE PARABLE OF THE PERSISTENT WIDOW Success is not dependent on talent, beauty, or inherited fortune either. In reality, all it takes to succeed is a focused mind that is ready to persevere and persist in the face obstacles. Today’s readings […]
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2 Kings 5:14-1/Psalm 98:1,2-3,3-4/2 Timothy 2:8-13/ Luke 17:11-19 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai BE GRATEFUL Gratitude is a word used to express thankfulness and praise. One of the marks of a true Christian is the ability to be thankful in both the trials and blessings of life. Eph 5:20 says “always giving thanks to God the […]