2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Ps 88; Luke 1:67-79 John’s father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and he spoke God’s message. This message is commonly called the Benedictus. It is a song of thanksgiving for what God has done for him. It has many parallels with Mary’s Magnificat. It is firmly […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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MALACHI 3:1-4, 23-24; PSALM 25; LUKE 1:57-66 Today’s gospel presents us with the birth of John the Baptist and the restoration of his father’s speech. John was sent by God just as Elijah was sent in the first reading. They had similar roles; they were to prepare the world before the day of the Lord […]
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1Samuel 1:24-28; Psalm – 1Samuel 2:1, 4-8; Luke 1:46-56 Hannah (Samuel’s mother) was barren and had implored the Lord in earnest and fervent prayers to give her a child. Eventually, the Lord blessed her with a son and after she had weaned the infant Samuel, she brought the child to the temple at Shiloh in […]
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SONGS 2:8-14; PSALM 32; LUKE 1:39-45 In the Gospel, Mary travels to the hill country of Judah to be with her cousin, Elizabeth. This visit brought joy to the home of Elizabeth. We too can be agents of divine visitation to others; bringing joy, love and peace to them. During this season, endeavour to […]
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ISAIAH 7:10-14; PSALM 24; LUKE 1:26-38 Nine months before Jesus was born, the angel Gabriel was sent to the Virgin Mary to announce the conception of the Son of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Mary said “Yes” to God’s will- a fulfilment of the prophecy in the first reading. Beloved, how often […]
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Jeremiah 23:5-8; Psalm 72; Matthew 1:18-24 Jeremiah prophesied that a descendent of King David will reign as the true king. This prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. However, this did not just happen at random; the gospel speaks of the union of Joseph and Mary. It hinted on the tight spot Joseph found himself […]
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PARENTAL BLESSING GENESIS 49:2, 9-10; PSALM 72; MATTHEW 1:1-17 In the first reading we see Jacob blessing his twelve sons prior to his death. The reading focuses on the blessing of his son Judah. Jacob says that the sceptre shall not pass from Judah until the one to whom it rightfully belong comes. The Gospel […]
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Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; Psalm 34; Matthew 21:28-32 The first reading tells us that “trouble is coming to the rebellious, the defiled and the tyrannical city! She would never listen to the call, would never learn the lesson; she has never trusted in the Lord, never drawn near to her God” (Zeph.1-2). With these words, Prophet […]