Acts 20:17-27; Psalm 68; John 17:1-11 ⇒⇒⇒⇒⇒⇒ Today’s first reading presents us with the speech of Paul at his departure from Ephesus. He departed to Jerusalem in spite of the sorrows ahead. St Philip Neri says “The true servant of God acknowledges no other country but heaven.” Paul saw heaven; Jerusalem was only a transit […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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May
May
Acts 19:1-8; Psalm 67; John 16:29-33.-🔥🔥🔥🗣📢 In the first reading Paul taught the people that baptism is necessary but it is not sufficient for Christian maturity. The Holy Spirit is. In the gospel, Christ says “in the world you will have troubles but be courageous for I have conquered the world.” Courage comes from the […]
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May
May
Acts 18:23-28; Psalm 47; John 16:23-28 In the first reading we are presented with Paul’s third missionary journey and how he went about strengthening all the disciples. Suddenly, a Jew showed up Apollos by name, well versed in the Scriptures yet was open to the guidance of Priscilla and Aquila. A good speaker is […]
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May
May
Your joy is a blessed assurance Acts 18:9-18; Psalm 47; John 16:20-23 In the first reading Jesus Christ assured Paul in a vision that those in Corinth who speak against him will never be able to silence or hurt him. With this in mind, Paul preached more intently. In the gospel, Christ assured his […]
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May
May
ACTS 1:1-11, PS. 47:, EPH. 1:17-23, MATT. 28:16-20 There are three homily notes here for our prayers and meditation Rev. Fr. Paul K. Oredipe The Ascension of Jesus is often presented as a slow lifting of Jesus from the ground, like a rocket rising up and getting lost in […]
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May
May
Acts 17:15, 22-18:1; Psalm 148; John 16:12-15 In the first reading, Paul guided by the Holy Spirit led the men of Athens to the truth of worship. In the gospel, Jesus told his apostles that when the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide them into all the truth. In the face of the present […]
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May
May
Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 137; John 16:5-11 Today’s first reading tells us of the imprisonment of Paul and Silas. Their miraculous release through prayers and praises led to the salvation of the Jailer. He who sings well; prays twice. There is something about praying and singing that the heavens cannot resist. In the gospel, Jesus continued […]
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May
May
Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149; John 15:26-16:4 In first reading, through the Holy Spirit Paul could witness to Lydia. In the gospel, Jesus assured about the presence of the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, no one can witness to Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the principal agent of the Church’s evangelizing activity. The Holy Spirit helps all of us to […]
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May
May
Acts 16:1-10; Psalm 100; John 15:18-21 The first reading presents us with Paul’s second missionary journey. In spite of previous persecutions, Paul did not quit. In the gospel, Christ says we shall be persecuted for the sake of his name just as he was persecuted. Christianity is a warfare wherein winners don’t quit and quitters […]
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May
May
Acts 15:22-31; Psalm 57; John 15:12-17 The Council in Jerusalem sends Paul and Barnabas back to Antioch to strengthen the people. These were servants of God. It is not degrading to be called servant of God. Moses, Joshua, David, Peter, James, Jude were all servants of God. In the gospel, Jesus says I do not […]