Category Archives: Weekday Homily

Acts 4:23-31; Psalm 2; John 3:1-8 In today’s first reading Peter and John have been released and they continued preaching boldly. The boldness of Peter and John is a characteristic of the Holy Spirit. Through the Holy Spirit we are bold to say no to sin and yes to God. Early Christians faced persecutions, rather […]

Acts 4:13-21; Psalm 117; Mark 16:9-15 In the gospel reading today Jesus gave the great mandate “Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News.” Mary Magdalene did this (Mk16:10-11); the two disciples of Emmaus did the same (Mk.16;13); all the disciples were mandated as well(Mk16:15). Peter and John in the first reading boldly […]

Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 117; John 21:1-14 Fr. Dan Evbotokhai The Basic theme today is salvation. In first reading we are presented with the opposition and arrest of Peter and John. Peter’s uncommon boldness is a serious lesson for us. This boldness was an evidence of the presence of the Holy Spirit. Thus, Peter said salvation […]

Acts 3:11-26; Psalm 8; Luke 24:35-48 There are two homily notes here for our reflection Fr. D. Evbotokhai In the the first reading we have Peter’s second address to the people. Peter told them repent and turn to God (Acts 3:19). Repentance was the message of John the Baptist (Lk3:3), Jesus continued saying repent and […]

Acts 2:36-41; Psalm 32; John 20:11-18 There are two homily notes here for our reflection. Below is an act of spiritual communion kindly say that shot prayer its very rich FR. DAN EVBOTOKHAI In the first reading, Peter continued is address to the people about Christ. They were touched and so they asked, “Brethren, what […]

Acts 2:14, 22-33; Psalm 15; Matthew 28:8-15 Today’s readings testify to the Resurrection of Christ. St Peter, along with his fellow disciples, bore witness to Christ’s resurrection. In the gospel, Jesus sent the women to tell the disciples to meet Him in Galilee. Galilee represents normality and everyday life. Thus, we shall find Christ in […]

 Genesis 1:1-2:2, Gen. 22,1-18, Exam. 14:15-31;15:1, Is.54:5-14, Is.55:1-11, Bar. 3:9-15,32-37;4:1-4, Eze.36:16-28, Rom. 6:3-11, Matt.28:1-10 There are two homily notes here for our meditation. Happy Easter Fr. Thomas Oyode “The Lord Provides” For the many who miss being physically present at the solemn ceremonies of Easter, especially the ceremonies of the Vigil Mass, I share in […]

Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Psalm 30; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42 Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai This celebration should take place in the mid-afternoon (3pm) as this corresponds to the time when Jesus arrived at Calvary to be crucified. This is the only day mass is not celebrated in the Church. The celebration begins with a silent procession to […]

Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Psalm 115; 1Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15 There are two homily notes here for our meditation and prayers. Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai on the Last supper and Fr. Thomas Oyede on the topic “The Holy Eucharist and the Sacred Priesthood: At the Service of Charity” . Happy priesthood anniversary to all our Priest. Fr. […]

Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 68; Matthew 26:14-25 The reading from Isaiah reflects the pains of Jesus and his unshakable confidence in God.The Psalm is of a man in great distress who calls on God for help against his enemies. In the gospel Judas accepted 30 silver pieces and betrayed Jesus. Thus the name “Spy Wednesday.” There […]