Explore our collection of homilies and reflections on the Word of God.
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September 16, 2023
HOMILY OF SATURDAY IN THE 23RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Luke 6:43-49 Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, Martyr Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop, were early Christian martyrs who exemplified unwavering faith and commitment during the third century. Pope Cornelius, chosen as the Bishop of Rome, faced schisms and […]
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September 14, 2023
HOMILY OF FRIDAY IN THE 23RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Our Lady of Sorrows 1 Timothy 1:1-2,12-14, John 19:25-27 THEME: APPRECIATING THE PAIN OF MOTHERHOOD The pain of motherhood begins with the pangs of birth and the rigor of child upbringing. The case of Mary culminated in the death of her child, after […]
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September 13, 2023
HOMILY OF THURSDAY IN THE 23RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A The Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Feast The Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a significant feast in the church’s calendar. It commemorates the finding of the True Cross by Saint Helena and the return of the Cross to Jerusalem. This feast emphasizes […]
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September 12, 2023
HOMILY OF WEDNESDAY IN THE 23RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop, Doctor Doctor of the Church. He lived in the 4th century and is renowned for his eloquent preaching, earning him the title “Chrysostom,” meaning “Golden Mouthed.” His sermons emphasized moral and ethical living, advocating for social justice and charity. […]
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September 11, 2023
HOMILY OF TUESDAY IN THE 23RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Colossians 2:6-15, Luke 6:12-19 THEME: THE PLACE OF PRAYER Our gratitude will have no bound when we recognize that everything, we possess is a gift bestowed upon us by the Lord. Hence, the need to consult him on every issue that connects to […]
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September 11, 2023
HOMILY OF MONDAY IN THE 23RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Colossians 1:24-2:3, Luke 6:6-11 THEME: ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND MORAL CHOICES Only God has the absolute power to deliver us from the grip of those who lay ambushes for us. When adversaries are determined to undermine us, even our virtuous actions can become tools […]
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September 9, 2023
HOMILY OF SUNDAY IN THE 23RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Ezekiel 33:7-9, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 18:15-20 THEME: BASIC INGREDIENTS OF LOVE The basic ingredients of love as spelt out in today’s readings are correction and reconciliation. If God is our father, we cannot but be brothers and sisters. Division in whatever guise is […]
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September 8, 2023
HOMILY OF SATURDAY IN THE 22ND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Saint Peter Claver Saint Peter Claver, a 17th-century Spanish Jesuit missionary, is renowned for his tireless efforts to alleviate the suffering of African slaves in Cartagena, Colombia. He dedicated his life to ministering to these oppressed individuals, offering them spiritual guidance, healthcare, and […]
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September 7, 2023
HOMILY OF FRIDAY IN THE 22ND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Micah 5:1-4, Matthew 1:1-16,18-23 THEME: GOD’S UNFAILING PROMISE: WHEN GRACE SPEAKS Our feat in life is not going to be measured by our place of birth or our family line, but by God’s own merciful design. He is the one who raises the […]
