Wisdom Sirach 51:12-20; PSALM 19; MARK 11:27-33 The first reading invites us to seek wisdom. Wisdom is defined as knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it. Wisdom is a capacity of the mind that allows us to understand life from God’s perspective. Through wisdom a man is able to distinguish between right […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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Jun
Jun
FRUITFULNESS Sirach 44:1, 9-13; PSALM 150; MARK 11:11-26 In the first reading, we are urged to honor great men. Our predecessors who have done good things and communicated same to their descendants. Sirach 44:7-9 says “all these were honored in their generations, and were the glory of their times. There are some of them who […]
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May
May
JUSTIN THE MARTYR (MEMORIAL) OPEN OUR EYES ECCL.42:15-25; PSALM 33; MARK 10:46-52 “The work of the Lord is full of his glory”. With these words Ben Sirach the Writer of the first reading presents a song of praise to God for the beautiful works of creation. Similarly, the Psalmist says “Give thanks to the Lord […]
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May
May
WE DON’T VISIT OURSELVES (Visitation of Mary 31/5/2023) Zephaniah 3:14-18/ Psalm, Is. 12, Luke 1:39-56 We are brothers and sisters yet we don’t visit ourselves, even to call is a problem. We are in the same Church yet we only visit when there is a bad news of death. Some dont even visit even when […]
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May
May
Selflessness ECCL. 35:1-12; PSALM 50; MARK 10:28-31 “Give to the Most High as he has given to you.” The first reading calls us to honour the Lord generously. Do not appear empty-handed in the Lord’s presence; for all these things are due under the commandment. A virtuous man’s offering graces the altar, and its savour […]
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May
May
Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 87; John 19:25-34 Today we celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church – Mater Ecclesiae. Mary’s role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ. In the gospel we are presented with the scene at Calvary – the gift that Jesus gives from the Cross; giving his […]
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May
May
Witness regardless of comfort ACTS 28:16-20, 30-31; PSALM 11; JOHN 21:20-25 Paul came to Rome held under house arrest, yet he continues to share the gospel. Captivity is not an end to witness. By this passage St. Luke the author of the Acts of the Apostles demonstrated that the faith extended beyond the walls of […]
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May
May
Jesus Reinstates Peter ACTS 25:13-21; PSALM 103; JOHN 21:15-19 In the gospel Jesus asked Peter “do you love me?” He asked Peter the same question thrice probably because he wanted Peter to be deeply conscious of his confession. Oftentimes, we engage in mere recitation without deep consciousness of the words used. We could say “Jesus, […]
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May
May
ACTS 22:30, 23:6-11; PSALM 16; JOHN 17:20-26 Perseverance and unity In the first reading, Paul was brought before the Council in Jerusalem because of his belief that the dead will rise to life (Resurrection). He was arrested yet he did not give up on preaching the gospel. After his release the Lord told him in […]
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May
May
Jesus Prays for His Disciples ACTS 20:28-38; PSALM 68; JOHN 17:11-19 Both readings today present us with farewell speeches of Paul and Jesus Christ respectively. Paul admonished the elders of Ephesians to remain steadfast even as he asked for God’s protection on them. He says; “Be on your guard for yourselves and for all […]