Songs 2:8-14; Psalm 32; Luke 1:39-45 In the Gospel Mary travells to the hill country of Judah to be with her cousin, Elizabeth, and to rejoice in her pregnancy. This visit brought joy to the home of Elizabeth. We too can be agents of divine visitation to others, bringing them joy, love and peace. Season […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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JUDGES 13:2-7, 24-25; PSALM 71; LUKE 1:5-25 In first reading the birth of Samson was announced by an angel. Samson was a great defender against the Philistines. In the gospel we read of the annunciation to Zechariah by the angel Gabriel. The angel tells him that Elizabeth, his wife will bear a son despite her […]
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Jeremiah 23:5-8; Psalm 72; Matthew 1:18-24 Jeremiah prophesied that a descendent of King David will reign as true king. This prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. However, this did not just happen at random; the gospel tells us how Joseph and Mary came to be together and the dilemma Joseph had when he discovered that […]
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GENESIS 49:2, 9-10; PSALM 72; MATTHEW 1:1-17 In the first reading we see Jacob blessing his twelve sons prior to his death. The reading focuses on the blessing of his son Judah. Jacob says that the sceptre shall not pass from Judah until the one to whom it rightfully belong comes. The Gospel continued with […]
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Isaiah 45:6-8; Psalm 85 Luke 7:19-23 “happy is the man that does not lose faith in me.” 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 […]
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Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; Psalm 34; Matthew 21:28-32 The Prophet Zephaniah invites the rebellious and defiled city to change so that she will not be put to shame on that day. The Lord says that he will change peoples’ ways and that truth will be spoken and shame will be removed. We are invited to […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR MONDAY THE THIRD WEEK OF ADVENT (MEMORIAL OF ST JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST & DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH)
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Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17; Psalm 25; Matthew 21:23-27 Some people ask questions because they do not want to learn just as we have it in our gospel text. The chief priests and the elders questioned Jesus about his authority not to learn about authority but in order to tame him. Jesus answered their question with a […]
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Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Psalm 80; Matthew 17:10-13 The first reading reminds us of Elijah and all he did. In line with this theme when Jesus spoke to the disciples about Elijah the Gospel reading says they understood that he was speaking to them about John the Baptist. Though John had all the traits of Elijah; John […]
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Isaiah 48:17-19; Psalm 1; Matthew 11:16-19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ We live in a world with many prejudices. While Jesus’ […]
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ISAIAH 41:13-20; PSALM 144; MATTHEW 11:11-15 “The kingdom of God suffers violence.” This is indeed a puzzling verse at first. How can God’s kingdom suffer, and what do violent people have to do with it? Much have been said about this verse in the Bible. However, Jesus’ statement that “From the days of John the […]