The Reign of Athaliah 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18; Ps. 132; Matthew 6:19-23 The first reading presents us with the reign of Athaliah, the queen mother who ruled over Judah. Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and was given to King Jehoram of Judah as a bride. She was a corrupting influence on both […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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Prayer Sirach 48:1-14; Psalm 97; Matthew 6:7-15 “Our Father” is not a poem, it’s a prayer and a pattern for prayers. William Law says, “Prayer is the nearest approach to God.” That is true. You can’t approach God except you pray. Prayer is not babbling while your mind is on your phone. “Hallowed be Thy […]
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True worship 2 KINGS 2:1, 6-14/ PSALM 31/ MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-18 Jesus names three pillars of Jewish piety that we still practice today: almsgiving, prayer, fasting. But He’s not impressed by the pillars themselves. He’s looking at the foundation. He warns: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them.” […]
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Sin and Mercy 1 Kings 21:17–29; Psalm 51; Matthew 5:43–48 One of the biggest lies people tell themselves is: “Nobody saw it.” But God sees everything. Ahab thought he had gotten away with Naboth’s murder and the theft of his vineyard. Yet God sent Elijah with a terrifying message: “In the place where dogs licked […]
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THE IMMACULATE HEART 1 Kings 19:19-21,Psalm 15:1-2,5,7-10, LUKE 2:41–51 Today we celebrate the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Immaculate means pure, spotless or no clutter. Purity attracts God’s presence. Matt 5:8 says “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Mary did not just see God. God moved into her. Purity, not […]
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus Deuteronomy 7:6-11 | Psalm 103 | 1 John 4:7-16 | Matthew 11:25-30 In Scripture, the heart isn’t just an organ. It’s the center of a person (physical, emotional, moral). The Sacred Heart of Jesus is God’s love made visible. And what does this Heart do? It heals, not hates. Consoles, not […]
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Elijah on Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:41–46; Ps. 65; Matt. 5:20–26 At the end of the drought, Elijah instructed Ahab to “go up, eat, and drink; for there is the sound of abundance of rain.” While he himself climbed to the top of Mount Carmel. Beloved, faith is that inner listening. Don’t despise […]
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FULFILLING THE LAW OR REWRITING IT? 1 Kings 18:20–39; Psalm 16; Matthew 5:17–19 Jesus declares, “I have not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfil them” (Matthew 5:17). Yet many Christians today want a Christ without commandments and a Gospel without demands. We celebrate Jesus as Saviour but resist Him as […]
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Jun
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LIGHT & SALT: Shine or Spoil? 1 Kings 17:7-16; Ps 4; Matt 5:13-16 Church, let’s be honest. This is a hard season to glow. Many things want to dim our light. Bills are shouting, fraud and manipulation everywhere, bad news is loud while kidnapping and terrorism is ravaging our land. Fizzling out feels easier than […]
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Faithful in Drought, Blessed in Attitude 1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 121; Matthew 5:1-12 “As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.” In the first reading, Elijah prayed for drought in the land of Judah while himself experiences God’s provision. […]