Category Archives: Weekday Homily

Sirach 48:1-14; Psalm 97; Matthew 6:7-15 The first reading presents us with a song of praise for Elijah and Elisha. Elijah was covered by the whirlwind, and Elisha was filled with his spirit. The song further demonstrated their commitment and service to God despite all the crises and dangers they went through. We have to […]

2 Kings 2:1, 6-14; Psalm 31; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18🗣🔥🔥🔥 In the first reading, we are presented with the narrative of the completion of Elijah’s work. At his completion Elijah handed over to Elisha thereafter he was taken up to heaven. Most times people are not interested in how we started; but how we shall end. […]

1 Kings 21:17-29; Psalm 51; Matthew 5:43-48🗣🔥🔥 The first reading today is a continuation of yesterday’s  reading and in it Elijah told  Ahab that for the evil he has done disaster shall come upon him.  Having heard the predicted doom, Ahab humbled himself before God and repented. Anyone who hears God’s warning either through the […]

 1KINGS 21:1-16/ PS. 5:2-3: 4-6-7/ MATTHEW 5:38-42 🗣🔥🔥🔥  LOVE NOT VENGEANCE In the Gospel reading Jesus said to his disciples “you have heard how it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil” (Matt. 5:38-39). Jesus cited this old […]

1 Kings 19:19-21; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:33-37 🗣🔥🔥🔥   The first reading present us with the call of Elisha to be the successor of Elijah. For this reason Elijah traveled to central Palestine in search of Elisha. When Elijah saw him, he placed his cloak over him symbolizing God’s call to minister to him. Exclusive of […]

1 Kings 19:9, 11-16; Psalm 27; Matthew 5:27-32 🗣🔥🔥🔥   In the first reading, Elijah stands on Mount Horeb (Sinai) and is visited by God in the gentleness of a light breeze. Silence is an absolute indicator of God’s presence. Let us not forget in a hurry the spiritual significance of silence in worship. As a […]

Acts 11:21-26; 13:1-3; Psalm 98; Matthew 10:7-13 🗣🔥🔥🔥   Barnabas is one of the least-known apostles. He played an essential role in the spread of the Gospel, yet he is not as famous as Paul or as well-known as Peter. Thus, you don’t have to be famous to be effective in the Kingdom. For fame, many […]

1 Kings 18:20-39; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:17-19 🗣🔥🔥🔥   The first reading presents us with the victory of Elijah over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. The Gospel tells us that the Law and the Prophets are still to be obeyed for Christ did not come to abolish them but to complete them. This shows […]

1Kings 17:7-16, Ps. 4, Matt. 5:13- 16. 🗣🔥🔥🔥 In the gospel, we have the example of salt and light. Salt preserves and adds flavour to food. As salt let us bring taste to  the life of others. Light  helps us to appreciate what is good and avoid pitfalls. As light we must dispel darkness. Elijah […]

1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 121; Matthew 5:1-12🗣🔥🔥🔥   In the first reading, we see Elijah answering God’s call and doing God’s will. We are called by virtue of our baptism to do God’s will. In his will his our peace. In the Gospel, we have the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. The beatitudes […]