Explore our collection of homilies and reflections on the Word of God.
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May 21, 2020
SOLEMNITY OF ASCENSION, 21st of May, 2020. Acts 1:1-11, psalm 47:2-3:6-7.8-9, Eph 1:17-23, Matthew 28:19a-20b The Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven forty days after his resurrection. He made different appearances to his disciples before he was taken into heaven. However, it was a pity that his disciples still found it difficult to understand what […]
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May 19, 2020
TUESDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER, 18th of May, 2020. Acts 16: 22-34, Psalm 138: 1ac-2a.2bcd-3.7c-8, John 16;5-11 The strength of a believer is known in times of trial and tribulations. Our power of resilience comes from the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. He is promised counsellor. He gives us joy despite whatever […]
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May 18, 2020
MONDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK OF EASTER Acts 16:11-15, Ps 149:1b-2.3-4.5-6a.9bc (R.4a) Accl John 15:26b.27a, Gospel John 15:26-16:4a There in Philippi, Paul ministered to the group of the women who had come to pray. One of them, Lydia, was already a devout worshiper of God, but yet to be to be baptised. Her case has […]
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May 17, 2020
SUNDAY, 17 MAY 2020, 6TH WEEK OF EASTER. Acts 8: 5-8,14-17, Psalm 66:1-3a.4-5.6-7a.16 and 20, 2Reading 1Peter 3:15-18,Gospel, John 14;15-21. THEME: HOLY SPIRIT: THE SEA OF LOVE In our today’s reading there is an emphasis on the enablement of the Holy Spirit. Through the ministry of Philip, when the people of Samaria had received the […]
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May 15, 2020
Friday, 15 May 2020, 5th Week of Easter. Acts 15:22-31, Psalm 57:8-9.10-12, John 15:12-17. THEME: THE FRUIT OF LOVING RELATIONSHIP We see in today’s gospel, that the call to love is a command. This means that no one is called to live for himself or herself alone. The Lord puts it clearly, “greater love has […]
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May 14, 2020
*THURSDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK WEEK OF EASTER. ST MATTHIAS, AP. (FEAST* ) Readings 1st: Acts 1:15-17,20-26 Psalms 113:1b-2.3-4.5-6.7-8 Accl. John 15:16 Gospel John 15:9-17 THEME: GRACE OF OFFICE AND PERSONAL INCLINATIONS. It is a great thing to serve Jesus. It is a great thing to walk in the light of Christ. Walking with Jesus, […]
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May 14, 2020
JESUS, THE TRUE VINE. Readings 1st: Acts 15:1-6 Psalms 122:1-2.3-4ab. 4cd-5 Accl. John 15:4a.5b Gospel John 15:1-8 The imagery of the vine refers to the nation of Israel, as prophet Isaiah rightly puts it, ” the vineyard of the Lord of host is the house of Israel” (Isaiah 5:7). However, the Israelites, as God’s choice […]
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May 10, 2020
THE WAY, AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE Readings 1st: Acts 6:1-7 Psalms 33:1-2.4-5.18-19 2nd: 1peter 2:4-9 Accl. John 14:6 Gospel John 14:1-12 As the Lord Jesus was about to depart, he deemed it fit to console his disciples and prepare them for the hope that awaits them. He told them not to be troubled, […]
