ACTS 9:1-20; PSALM 117; JOHN 6:52-59 The first reading presents us with the conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus. This was a major U-turn in the life of Saul. It brought about the change of his name; change of heart; change of mission and change of character. Conversion must go beyond change of […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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Apr
Apr
ACTS 8:26-40; PSALM 66; JOHN 6:44-51 “Philip baptizes a eunuch.” The first reading tells us of the work of Philip; preaching and baptizing. He explained the scripture to an Ethiopian official who was having difficulty understanding the Scriptures. Eventually the official accepted baptism. We too can lead others to Christ – the Giver of eternal […]
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Apr
Apr
ACTS 8:1-8, PS.66, JOHN 6:35-40 Persecution is the basic theme in today’s first reading. Severe persecution came against the early Church in Jerusalem. Persecution for Christians is not a probability; but a certainty. In the gospel Jesus says “I have come from heaven, not to do my own will, but to do the will […]
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Apr
Apr
ACTS 7:51-8:1; PSALM 31; JOHN 6:30-35 Martyrdom is one of the features of spiritually matured Christians. They are not afraid to accept death for the sake of Christ. They do not deny Christ in the face of dungeon, fire and sword. The first reading today describes the martyrdom of Stephen. During his trial he calls […]
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Apr
Apr
ACTS 6:8-15; PSALM 119; JOHN 6:22-29 In today’s first reading Stephen was arrested for preaching the Good News. While he was tried in the council, the bible says “his face appeared to them like the face of an angel” (Acts6:15). Thus, he was innocent. In the gospel, we see the people following Jesus because they […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 6:1-7; Psalm 33; John 6:16-21 “They picked out seven men full of the Holy Spirit”. They were the first deacons in Christian history. They were ordained to serve – the theological reason for deacons today. These men were to handle the daily distribution of food so as to curb the ethnic dispute between […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 5:34-42; Psalm 27; John 6:1-15 “For if this plan or this undertaking is of men, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them”. This statement was made by Gamaliel, a teacher of the law and one of the Pharisees at the council of the […]
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Apr
Apr
Acts 5:27-33; Psalm 34; John 3:31-36 The first reading presents us with the trial of St. Peter before the Jewish authorities. Despite his imprisonment Peter and the other disciples remained resolute and were bold! Fear or the spirit of timidity is one of the gratest attacks against Evangelization today. We cannot teach or preach […]
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Apr
Apr
ACTS 5:17-26; PSALM 34; JOHN 3:16-21 “The men you imprisoned are in the Temple, preaching to the people.” Peter and the other apostles were imprisoned because they were preaching about the risen Christ. Miraculously and astonishingly they were set free. No one can imprison the news about the risen Christ and no one can stop […]
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Apr
Apr
ACTS 4:32-37; PSALM 92; JOHN 3:7-15 “The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul”. This statement underscores the practice of the early Christian Church. They worked together to build the body of Christ. None of their members was ever in want, as everything they owned was held in common. Today’s Christians have so […]