Category Archives: Weekday Homily

THE INEVITABLE TAX Ezekiel 1:2-5, 24-28; Psalm 149; MATTHEW 17:22-27 Jesus predicts his death a second time. When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to […]

TRANSFIGURED: THAT WE MAY NOT BE DISFIGURED. Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 97; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Luke 9:28-36   Today the Church celebrates the feast of Transfiguration. Transfiguration comes from the Latin roots ‘trans’ (across) and ‘figura’ (form, shape). It signifies a change of form or shape. Many people want to change their shape today. Many […]

PROCEED WITH EXTREME CAUTION Nahum 2:1, 3, 3:1-3, 6-7; Psalm – Deuteronomy 32; Matthew 16:24-28 The first reading speaks of the restoration of Israel and the ruining of the city Nineveh. Barne’s noted on this passage saying; “Nineveh falls, because God restores His people, whom it had oppressed. The restoration of God’s favor to His […]

Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51; Matthew 16:13-23   Jesus said to Peter “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle in my path, because the way you think is not God’s way but man’s.” Jesus reprimanded Peter because he held a contrary view to the Divine plan. It was God’s plan for Jesus to suffer, die […]

𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇 In Jeremiah 31:1-7 the Lord says he will restore the fortunes of his people. Jeremiah says to them; At that time,” declares the Lord, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people.” This simply expressed God’s everlasting love for his people. Beloved, God’s love […]

Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Psalm 85; Matthew 12:46-50 Jesus’ Mother and Brothers (Obedience) Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you” (Matt. 12:47).  This particular passage verse has been a subject of controversy among many believers.  Some believe that Jesus had other siblings; that is, Mary had other children […]

Wicked Christians Micah 6:1-4, 6-8; Psalm 50; Matthew 12:38-42 Micah 6:1-4 tells of the Lord’s case against Israel; “My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. In truth God was always faithful to the people of Israel despite their stubbornness or heart. God has always be faithful to us, even […]

Hosea 2:16-18, 21-22; Psalm 145; Matthew 9:18-26 Hosea 2:16 says; “In that day, declares the Lord, you will call me ‘my husband’; you will no longer call me ‘my master.” This explains God’s relationship with his people – Israel. His relationship is one of undying love. On the basis of this love the Lord declared […]

SOMETHING GREATER THAN FASTING  Amos 9:11-15; Psalm 85; Matthew 9:14-17 In the first reading the Lord says he will revive the fortunes of his people and re-establish the kingdom of David. This restoration or revival is available only for those who will key into the redeeming grace that Christ has given through his death and […]

Amos 8:4-6, 9-12; Psalm 118; Matthew 9:9-13 In Amos 8:4-12 God declares his punishment on those who trample the needy and do away with the poor of the land. The Lord says; a spiritual famine will fall upon them for their sins. Beloved, what is our attitude towards the poor? Many are denied their wages, […]