ECCLESIASTICUS 51:12-20; PSALM 19; MARK 11:27-33 The first reading invites us to seek wisdom. Wisdom is defined as knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it. Let us seek wisdom that we may be guided in all we do. Wisdom alone enables a man to meet and overcome dangers. Wisdom brings success; it is profitable […]
Category Archives: Weekday Homily
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May
May
ECCLESIASTICUS 44:1, 9-13; PSALM 150; MARK 11:11-26 The first reading calls us to praise illustrious men. Our ancestors who in their successive generations have done good deeds and communicated same to their descendants. Their legacies speak so much about them. Ben Sirach says these men are worthy of praise. Unlike some who have left […]
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May
May
ECCLESIASTICUS 42:15-25; PSALM 33; MARK 10:46-52 “The work of the Lord is full of his glory”. With these words Ben Sirach the Writer of the first reading presents a song of praise to God for the beautiful works of creation. Similarly, the Psalmist says “Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp, with a […]
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May
May
ECCLESIASTICUS 36:1, 4-5, 10-17; PSALM 79; MARK 10:32-45 Ben Sirach the Writer of the book of Ecclesiasticus prays that God should cast the fear of himself over every nation. He says; “Let them acknowledge you, just as we have acknowledged that there is no God but you, Lord.” Beloved, we need to know that there […]
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May
May
ECCLESIASTICUS 35:1-12; PSALM 50; MARK 10:28-31 “Give to the Most High as he has given to you.” The first reading calls us to honour the Lord with generosity. Do not appear empty-handed in the Lord’s presence; for all these things are due under the commandment. A virtuous man’s offering graces the altar, and its savour […]
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May
May
Genesis 3:9-15, 20; Psalm 87; John 19:25-34 Today we celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church – Mater Ecclesiae. Mary’s role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ. In the gospel we are presented with the scene on Calvary. Jesus was mindful of his mother and placed her in the […]
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May
May
ACTS 28:16-20, 30-31; PSALM 11; JOHN 21:20-25 Today’s gospel makes us to understand that a lot has been written about Christ and there are other things that Jesus did that were not written. However, what we have is all that we need for our faith – if we are willing to accept it. Franz Werfel […]
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May
May
ACTS 25:13-21; PSALM 103; JOHN 21:15-19 In the gospel Jesus asked Peter the same question thrice. Probably because he wanted Peter to hear himself profess his love. He wanted Peter to be deeply conscious of what he was professing. Often times we engage in mere recitation without deep consciousness of the words used. We […]
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May
May
ACTS 22:30, 23:6-11; PSALM 16; JOHN 17:20-26 The gospel presents us with the prayer of Jesus for all believers. Jesus prayed for strength for believers – strength to carry his Gospel to all peoples. We are to witness to Christ everywhere knowing that he is always with us to guide and protect us. In the […]
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May
May
ACTS 20:28-38; PSALM 68; JOHN 17:11-19 Both readings today present us with farewell speeches of Paul and Jesus Christ respectively. Paul admonished the Ephesians to remain steadfast even as he asked for God’s protection on them. Jesus prayed that his disciples should remain united, consecrated and delivered from all evil. This prayer is very […]