Category Archives: Weekday Homily

JOEL 2:12-18; PSALM 51; 2CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:2; MATTHEW 6:1-6, 16-18 Today marks the beginning of the Lenten season. It is the great penitential season of the Church and it shall come to a close approximately six weeks later, the night before Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in […]

1Peter 1:10-16; Psalm 98; Mark 10:28-31   In the first reading Peter calls us to a holy living. “He says “Be holy because I am holy” (1Peter 1:16). Peter calls us to holiness and. In Chapter V of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium the Fathers of the Second Vatican Council say all Christ’s faithful, […]

1Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 110; Mark 10:17-27 Faith Irrespective moods  In today’s first reading we are introduced to the Firs t Letter of St Peter. It will interest you to know that the purpose of this letter is to encourage believers in the face of persecution and suffering.  What is it that you are going through? […]

James 5:13-20; Psalm 141; Mark 10:13-16 James’ Final Instructions  Today we have come to the last part of James’ practical instructions. If you have been following this series you would have realized the importance of actions along with faith. Our actions must cohere with our faith. However, in this last passage, James leaves us with […]

James 5:9-12; Psalm 103; Mark 10:1-12 James speaks on “patience in suffering.”  He urges believers to maintain an attitude of patience in suffering. James says “consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” Do not give […]

  JAMES 5:1-6; PSALM 49; MARK 9:41-50 Warning to the Rich   “Warning to the Rich” in today’s first reading James warns the rich against confiscating   the wages of their labourers. Proverbs 3:27 puts it this way: “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to […]

BOASTING AND BRAGGING James 4:13-17; Psalm 49; Mark 9:38-40 Today, James warns us against boasting. He says we have no need to boast about tomorrow for a man’s life is like a puff of smoke, which appears for a moment and then disappears. Thus, James reminds us that every undertaking is subjected to the will […]

1PETER 5:1-4; PSALM 23; MATTHEW 16:13-19 Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter also known as the Throne of Saint Peter. The “chair” symbolizes the authority of St Peter and his successors who have served the Church of Jesus Christ as the Bishop of Rome (the Pope). Peter was the first bishop […]

The Wisdom from Above JAMES 3:13-18; PSALM 18; MARK 9:14-29 Continuing with St. James collection of practical instructions; today’s  first reading presents us with the topic “The Wisdom from Above”. James says if there is anyone amongst us who claims to be wise, he or she should prove it by a good life. Therefore, our […]

DIVINE INSPIRATION James 2:1-9; Psalm 33; Mark 8:27-33 “Who do people say I am?” Jesus asked his disciples. People easily have opinions about public figures; positive or negative; objective or subjective (bias). In the case of Jesus his disciples told him only the positive and subjective truth about him: Elijah, Jeremiah, John the Baptist or […]