2 Timothy 3:10-17; Psalm 119; Mark 12:35-37🔥🔥🔥🗣 Paul tells Timothy in the first reading that all of scripture is inspired by God and, therefore, we can trust it and draw closer to Christ by reading it carefully. Paul also talks about the persecutions he faced as an inspiration for those who are being persecuted. On […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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Jun
Jun
2 Timothy 2:8-15; Psalm 25; Mark 12:28-34🔥🔥🔥🗣 In the first reading, Paul encouraged Timothy his successor in Ephesus through his inspirational writings and further explanation on some of the mysteries about Christ and our redemption. In the Gospel, Jesus explained to his listeners that “to love of God with all thy heart, soul, mind, and […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY: NINTH WEEK IN ORDINARY, Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga and Companions
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Jun
Jun
2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12; Psalm 122; Mark 12:18-27🔥🔥🔥🗣 As at the time Paul wrote the first reading of today, he was in prison in Rome and was unable to proclaim the Good News and so he encouraged Timothy to continue the work in his place. He told Timothy to fan into flame the spirit he […]
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Jun
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Peter 3:11-15, 17-18; Psalm 90; Mark 12:13-17🔥🔥🔥🗣 In the first reading, we are encouraged to live worthy life and resist false preachers. These are men who have turned Christianity to a business enterprise and entertainment industry. In the Gospel, Jesus was asked about paying tax to Caesar. He told them that they should pay money […]
Weekday Homily
HOMILY FOR MONDAY AFTER PENTECOST – MEMORIAL OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (JUNE 1, 2020)
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Jun
Gen.3:9-15,20; Ps. 87; John 19:25-34 🗣🔥🔥🔥 Today we celebrate the memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church. Catholic devotion to Mary is nothing more than a logical extension of a child’s personal affection for her own mother. The title; Mother of the Church can properly be understood as a metaphor: Christians are children of God […]
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May
May
Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Psalm 11; John 21:20-25 ⇒⇒⇒⇒ In our readings of today, we have double conclusions. The first reading presents us with Paul’s trials in Rome and the eventual triumph of the word of God. This marks the end of the Acts of the Apostles; but the missionary zeal, passion and vision continue in […]
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May
May
Acts 25:13-21; Psalm 102; John 21:15-19 ⇒⇒⇒⇒ The reading presents us with Paul’s trial was moved to Rome. In this Paul complied with Christ’s vision for him to go and preach the Gospel in Rome. Every trial we go through is an opportunity to express our love for Christ. In the gospel, Christ asks Peter […]
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May
May
Acts 22:30, 23:6-11; Psalm 15; John 17:20-26 ⇒⇒⇒⇒ The first reading presents us with Paul’s trial in Jerusalem and his vision to go to Rome. In the gospel, Jesus prays to the Father and asks that all believers may be unified. He also prays for strength for his followers to be able to witness to […]
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May
May
Acts 20:28-38; Psalm 67; John 17:11-19 🔥🔥🔥🗣📢 Today’s first reading continues St Paul’s emotional farewell to the Ephesians. He encouraged the elders to protect the faith of the flock in their watch. Today is Children’s day, parents and guardians have the duty to care and protect the spiritual life of their children. Like Paul they […]
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May
May
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 […]