Category Archives: Weekday Homily

HOMILY FOR FRIDAY THE 27TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

GALATIANS 3:7-14; PSALM 111; LUKE 11:15-26 Jesus says: “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters”. Gathering together with Jesus starts at baptism, fully realized in the reception of Holy Communion and maintained through the sacrament of reconciliation. Are you baptized? Do you receive Holy Communion? How […]

HOMILY FOR THURSDAY THE TWENTY-SEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER GALATIANS 3:1-5; PSALM –LUKE 1; LUKE 11:5-13 Two excellent examples of persistent asking are found in Luke: the story of the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1–8) and the narrative of a friend at night. Jesus stresses the value of praying and requesting what we need. We are the Lord’s friends, […]

HOMILY FOR TUESDAY THE TWENTY-SEVENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Galatians 1:13-24; Psalm 139; Luke 10:38-42 The Gospel reading presents us with one of the encounters Jesus had with Martha and Mary. While Jesus was in their house Martha was distracted with much serving and Mary was attentive to him. “Mary has chosen the good portion, which shall not be taken away from her”, Jesus […]

SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY QUEEN AND PATRONESS OF NIGERIA (1/10/2022)

SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY QUEEN AND PATRONESS OF NIGERIA (1/10/2022) Isaiah 11:1-10; Ps. 72, Eph. 2:13-22, Matt.2:13-15, 19-23 Nigeria at 62. The journey thus far has been very tough and rough! The road is still zigzagged into the future as the termites continue to torture from the roof. Angels have been sent through various policies […]

HOMILY FOR WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

STOP MAKING EXCUSES JOB 9:1-16; PSALM 88; LUKE 9:57-62 Luke 9:57-62 presents us with the “Cost of Discipleship”. Jesus sets out on his final journey to Jerusalem; he was determined to finish the race. During this journey he three aspirants who said to him “I will follow you” but with different excuses. One said; “Lord, […]

TUESDAY OF THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Job 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Psalm 88; Luke 9:51-56 Luke 9:51-56 demonstrates the animosity that existed between Jews and Samaritans at the time of Jesus. The Lord’s approach, however, is very different from the disciples’ approach. When the disciples were rejected by the Samaritan community, they were incensed and sought retaliation. Jesus answered no. What makes […]

HOMILY FOR MONDAY THE TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

Job 1:6-22; Psalm 17; Luke 9:46-50 The first reading presents us with Job’s affliction. He stands for individuals who diligently serve God even while going through trials and tribulations in their lives. Job went through his crisis with the mindset of praise; he refused to say or acts in contrary to God’s will. Thus, his […]

HOMILY FOR SATURDAY THE TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME

MY DEAR YOUTH  Ecclesiastes 11:9-12, 8; Psalm 90; Luke 9:43-45 Enjoy life, but be aware that you will be judged. Live it up, especially while you’re still young. Enjoy your youth while it lasts. There are countless opportunities and possibilities. You have a lot of options for what to do with your life. You can […]