Explore our collection of homilies and reflections on the Word of God.
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July 22, 2023
HOMILY OF SUNDAY IN THE 16TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Wisdom 12:13,16-19, Romans 8:26-27, Matthew 13:24-43 THEME: OUR HEART: A MEETING PLACE WITH GOD In our journey as people of faith, maintaining our spiritual core shields us from any external forces that seek to penetrate our essence. When we remain grounded in our […]
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July 22, 2023
HOMILY FOR THE SIXTHEENT SUNDAY IN THE ORDINARY TIME YEAR A BY REV FR EKESHIRI JUDE EMEKA CSSP. (Wisdom 12:13,16-19, Romans 8:26-27, Matthew 13:24-43). THEME: GOD’S LOVE IS PATIENT ON SINNERS (LET THEM GROW Together) The difference between one who is patient and one who is not patient is in their judgements. The patient person […]
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July 21, 2023
HOMILY OF SATURDAY IN THE 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Saint Mary Magdalene – Feast Mary Magdalene is often depicted as one of Jesus Christ’s closest followers and witnesses to his crucifixion and resurrection. Mary Magdalene’s significance lies in her role as a symbol of redemption and forgiveness. Her story has inspired countless […]
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July 20, 2023
HOMILY OF FRIDAY IN THE 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Exodus 11:10-12:14, Matthew 12:1-8 THEME: THE SABBATH FOR ME The true purpose of religion is to free individuals, not to bind or control them. Any religious belief system that prioritizes rigid rules and regulations over meeting human needs creates a structure that goes […]
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July 19, 2023
HOMILY OF THURSDAY IN THE 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Exodus 3:13-20, Matthew 11:28-30 THEME: EASY YOKE In today’s gospel, Jesus enlightens and motivates us by telling us how we can approach our everyday trials and tribulations. “Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. […]
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July 19, 2023
HOMILY OF WEDNESDAY IN THE 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Exodus 3:1-6,9-12, Matthew 11:25-27 THEME: GOD WORKING IN US. Faith takes over when our reason can no longer go further. There are greater things beyond the “why” questions we often ask. In the first reading of today, “Moses looked; there was the bush […]
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July 17, 2023
HOMILY OF TUESDAY IN THE 15TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Exodus 2:1-15, Matthew 11:20-24 THEME: WHEN GOD PRESERVES OUR LIFE If God has deigned to spare us, no creature on earth can kill us. If God has given us a name, no one created can tarnish our image. Trials may emerge, temptations may […]
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July 16, 2023
HOMILY OF MONDAY IN THE 14TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A Exodus 1:8-14,22, Matthew 10:34-11:1 THEME: THE NEGATIVE SIDE OF RESIDING IN AN ALIEN SOIL Regardless of our outward beauty, it is imperative that we refrain from continuously dwelling in borrowed attire. The moment the true owner realizes that the garment suits us more […]
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July 15, 2023
HOMILY FOR THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN THE ORDINARY TIME YEAR A BY REV FR EKESHIRI JUDE EMEKA CSSP. THEME: LET YOUR HEART PRODUCE RICH FRUITS (Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23). Food production is by far the basic form of livelihood in any human society because it provides the most important element for survival which […]
