Category Archives: Sunday Homily

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 […]

THE TRINITY AND YOU Deuteronomy 4:32–34.39–40, Romans 8:14–17, Matthew 28:16–20 What kind of God do we believe in? The first reading tells us that the God of the Christian faith is different from the gods of the pagans and those worshipped by other religions. Therefore, we must not worship God as people of other religions […]

The Basic Elements of Pentecost  Acts 2:1–11; Ps. 104; Gal. 5:16–25; John 15:26–27; 16:12–15 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai Acts 1:8 says, “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The three […]

Christ’s Appearance and Instructions  Acts 3:13–15, 17–19; Psalm 4; 1 John 2:1–5; Luke 24:35–48 The gospel reading today presents us with Jesus appearance to his disciples. Recall that after his resurrection, Jesus appeared several times to his disciples. Strictly speaking, the Gospels record that Jesus appeared 10 times to his disciples. In the past few […]

Mercy over Doubt Acts 2:42–47; Psalm 118; 1 Peter 1:3–9; John 20:19–31 Pope John Paul II called the second Sunday of Easter “Divine Mercy Sunday” on May 5, 2000, a few days after Saint Faustina, the founder, was made a saint. Today is a special day when we give thanks to God for all that […]

  COMMEMORATION OF THE LORD’S ENTRANCE INTO JERUSALEM (Homily, before the procession Matthew 21,1-11) Palm Sunday also known as Passion Sunday is the first day of the Holy Week. It is signified in churches with the waving of palm branches and singing of “Hosanna!” It commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, when they took […]

The Critical Hour of Jesus Christ Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-30 Today’s readings address the theme of Christ’s suffering and death. In fact, the gospel reading taking from John 12: 20-30 speaks of the “coming of Jesus’ hour”. What hour? The hour of His suffering and death. The “hour” of Jesus is […]

GOD’S LOVE AND SALVATION  2 Chronicles 36:14–16, 19–23; Psalm 137; Ephesians 2:4–10; John 3:14–21 Today is the fourth Sunday of Lent, called “Laetare” Sunday. This Sunday is marked by “a little relaxation from the penitential character of the Lenten season.” Today, the Holy Mother Church exhorts us to be joyful. She calls to be joyful […]