Explore our collection of homilies and reflections on the Word of God.
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February 27, 2021
HOMILY OF SATURDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT YEAR B Duet 26:16-19, Matthew 5:43-48 THEME: HOW TO LOVE OUR ENEMIES “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” The perfection of God is demonstrated chiefly in his love for humanity. Despite our weaknesses and sinful ways, he has not withdrawn any of his provisions […]
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February 25, 2021
HOMILY OF FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B Ezekiel 18:21-28, Matthew 5:20-26 THEME: PEACE WITH GOD, PEACE WITH MEN Peace with man is peace with God. When we conceal our sins, we may suffer the danger of wasted worship. In order to make our offering or service to God worthwhile, we […]
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February 25, 2021
HOMILY OF THURSDAY 25TH FEBRUARY, 2021 WEEKEND OF LENT (1) R1:- Esther14:1.3-4.11.13.14 PS:- 138:1.2a.2bcd-3.7d-8 Accl:- Psalm 51:10a-12 Gosp:- Matthew 7:7-12 THEME: THE KEY TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER. Jesus invitation to ask, knock and seek in our today’s gospel, must be greeted with wisdom. Asking aright is a key, knocking the right door is pertinent , and […]
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February 24, 2021
HOMILY OF WEDNESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK IN LENT YEAR B Jonah 3;1-10, Luke 11:29-32 THEME: WHEN WE CALL OUR SINS BY THEIR NAMES We live in a world where we find it difficult to confront our sins. Anytime sin is preached against, we tend to refute the preacher or we accuse him or her […]
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February 23, 2021
HOMILY OF TUESDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT: 23RD FEBRUARY, 2021 R1:- Isaiah 55:10-11 PS:- 34:4-5.6-7.16-17.18-19 Accl:- Matthew 4:4 Gosp:- Matthew 6:7-15 THEME: WHEN WE RECOGNIZE GOD AS OUR FATHER. When we limit our idea of God only to an absolute power who lives in the high places, we may run the risk of […]
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February 22, 2021
HOMILY OF MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY, 2021 THE CHAIR OF ST PETER, AP.(FEAST) R1:- 1 Peter 5:1-4 PS:- 23:1-3a.3b-4.5 R2:- 1 Peter 3:18-22 Accl:- Matthew 16:18 Gosp:- Matthew 16:13-19 *THEME: PETER’S CHAIR: THE CHAIR OF KNOWLEDGE. The content of our held beliefs determine the degree of our dependability. To those who have deep insight into the […]
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February 20, 2021
HOMILY OF THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR B Genesis 9:8-15, 1Peter 3:18-22, Mark 1:12-15. THEME: STRENGTH TO RESIST THE FORCES AGAINST HUMAN SALVATION I begin my today’s reflection with a quote by Dr Ashima Godwin which reads, “If you have a calling to be a shelter. Don’t search for shade. Grow in the desert.” […]
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February 19, 2021
HOMILY OF FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY, 2021 FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY R1:- Isaiah 58:1-9 PS:- 51:3-4.5-6.18-19 Accl:- Amos 5:14 Gosp:- Matthew 9:14-15 *THEME: WHY FAST?* ” _Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them?” Matthew 9:15._ The above statement was Jesus response when John’s disciples accused his disciples of not fasting. […]
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February 17, 2021
HOMILY OF THURSDAY 18TH FEBRUARY, 2021 THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY R1:- Deuteronomy 30:15-20 PS:- 1:1-2.3.4.6 Accl:- Matthew 4:17 Gosp:- Luke 9:22-25 THEME: OUR JOURNEY INTO TRUE LIFE. The more we know, the greater our options of choice. Life and death are in our power of choice. When we move far away from God, we […]
