Category Archives: Sunday Homily

Choosing Eternal life Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90; Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Today’s readings invite us to reflect on the fundamental theme of choice. As Christians, we are constantly faced with decisions, some straightforward and others profoundly challenging. The most crucial choice we can make is to prioritize God above all else. Failure […]

Dangers Disciples Must Avoid Today’s readings (Numbers 11:25-29, Psalm 19, James 5:1-6, Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48) caution us against four dangers that can undermine our discipleship. 1. Jealousy In the first reading and gospel, we see jealousy rearing its head. Moses’ followers and John wanted to restrict others from exercising their gifts. Jealousy stems from […]

  The Path to True Greatness Wisdom 2:12,17-20/Psalm 53:3-6,8/James 3:16-4:3/Mark 9:30-37 A. INTRODUCTION: Today’s Gospel, is divided into three parts. Mark 9:30-32 (Jesus predicts his suffering); Mark 9:33-34 (dispute about greatness) and Mark 9:35-37 (the example of a child). In these ways Jesus teaches his disciples about the path to true greatness. Greatness is real […]

Understanding  Mission AMOS 7:12–15; PSALM 84; EPHESIANS 1:3–14; MARK 6:7–13 The gospel reading today presents us with the “Mission of the Twelve.” The twelve here refer to the disciples. Jesus began the third stage of his ministry by organizing a mission throughout the province. He gave them the authority and power to heal the sick […]

Prophets and honour  Ezekiel 2:2–5; Ps. 123; 2 Corinthians 12:7–10; Mark 6:1-6 Today’s readings present us with the basic themes of “prophets and honor.” The question is: what does it mean to honour a prophet, and why do people dishonour a prophet? Mark 6:4 captures this question when Jesus says, “A prophet is not without […]

Christ heals and saves WISDOM 1:13–15, 2:23–24; PSALM 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7–9, 13–15; Mark 5:21–43 Mark 5:21–43 presents us with two different miracles that illustrate or emphasise Christ’s power over life and death. No situation is hopeless. Heb 6:19 says, “Do not lose hope, for it is the anchor of the soul.” Hope is not […]

St. John the Baptist Isaiah 49:1-6; Psalm 139; Acts 13:22–26; Luke 1:57–66, 80. Today’s feast is placed three months after the Annunciation, on March 25, because Elizabeth, John’s mother, was six months pregnant. Three more months from March 25th take us to June 24. The one-day discrepancy between March 25 and June 24 is an […]

Brainstorming with faith Job 38:1.8–11; Ps. 107; 2 Corinthians 5:14–17; Mark 4:35–41 The gospel presents us with the theme “Jesus calms the storm”. A storm refers to a rushing, raging, violent agitation, wind, or tempest. In politics, a storm could be a violent civil or political commotion, insurrection, clamour, or tumult. In society, there could […]

Genesis 3:9–15; Psalm 129; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20–35 Today’s readings present us with some themes for reflection. They are: Christ’s family, blasphemy, discernment, and understanding. So, we are called to discern the truth, and  reject blasphemy as members of Christ’s family. Christ’s family: Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside, […]

The Eucharist and you EXD 24:3-8/PS 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18/ 2 HEB 9:11-15/ MARK 14:12-16, 22-26 Mark 14:12–16, 22–26 contains the account of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a meal with his disciples before his betrayal and arrest. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the Eucharist. The Eucharist is the true body and blood of […]