HOMILY OF PENTECOST SUNDAY Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:3-7,12-13, John 20:19-23 THEME: THE SPIRIT’S SOUND “When Pentecost day came round, they had all met in one room, when suddenly they heard what sounded like a powerful wind from heaven, the noise of which filled the entire house in which they were sitting.” Sound is a …
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HOMILY OF THE 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER WORLD COMMUNICATION SUNDAY Acts 1:12-14, 1 Peter 4:13-16, John 17:1-11 Communication Day: “The call to speak with the heart, radically challenges the times in which we are living, which are so inclined towards indifference and indignation, at times even on the basis of disinformation which falsifies and exploits …
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HOMILY FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A BY REV FR EKESHIRI JUDE EMEKA CSSP. THEME: I WILL NOT LEAVE YOU ORPHAN (John 14:15-21). Believing is not something that comes with ease. In fact, it is very difficult to convince people about a particular product or ideas, if that product or idea hasn’t …
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The events of life can leave us with nothing but worry and confusion to battle with. There are many things happening today that make it look as if rest of mind is not possible. There are many troubled times for man. We have health concerns, moral dilemmas, family tensions, not finding meaning in life, financial …
HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YR. A, BY REV FR EKESHIRI JUDE EMEKA CSSP. THEME: DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED (Acts 6:1-7, 1 Peter 2:4-9, John 14:1-12. Jesus in the gospel consoles His apostles as well as well as those who believed in Him because He knows that we are already …
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Today, the fourth Sunday of Easter, is called World Vocations Sunday. It is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Hence this Sunday is set aside to pray for Vocations worldwide. We pray specially for Seminarians and Novices who are in formation houses. The Scripture lessons of today are about shepherds. According to the Gospel reading, …
HOMILY FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (THE GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY). YR. A, BY REV FR EKESHIRI JUDE EMEKA CSSP. THEME: JESUS; THE GOOD SHEPHERD (Acts 2:14,36-41, 1 Peter 2:20-25, John 10:1-10). The organisation of the human society is strongly structured on the basis of role models. These models are such that; some people performs …
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HOMILY OF SUNDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK OF EASTER. Acts 2:14,22-33, 1 Peter 1:17-21, Luke 24:13-35 THEME: GIVE IN TO JESUS QUOTE: When our mind twisted , our vision will be uttered. As Christians, our actions must be continuous proof of the Lord’s resurrection. We are called not to a night which falls but to …
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Today, the second Sunday of Easter, is popularly known as Divine Mercy Sunday. Our attention is drawn to the greatest attribute of God: Divine Mercy. This feast comes up on every second Sunday of Easter, because it was the instruction of the Lord to St Faustina Kowalska, a Polis nun. (cf. Faustina Diary Nos. 299-300). …
HOMILY FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) YR. A BY REV FR EKESHIRI JUDE EMEKA CSSP. THEME: THE MERCY OF GOD IS ETERNAL (John 20:19-31). Dear friends, today being the second Sunday of Easter is termed the divine mercy Sunday. It is a day the Church wants to teach us about the …
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We are still in the euphoria of the celebration of Easter and today’s celebrations urges us to be witnesses to this truth of our redemption from death to life. Today our Lord Jesus arose from the tomb to show that He is above every limitations. In the first reading from the acts of the apostles, …
We celebrate today the most important Feast of the Liturgical Year. The day Christ our Lord broke the chains of death and rose in triumph from the grave. He did this, not for Himself, but for all of us. He wants us to share in His great victory over sin and death. Christ’s resurrection is …
HOMILY OF SUNDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK IN LENT Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-7, Philippians 2:6-11, Matthew 26:14-27:66 THEME: THE PASSION OF CHRIST Today, the church of Christ celebrates the Palm Sunday which centres on the sufferings of Christ according to the gospel of St Matthew. Jesus began making himself clearer to his disciples, knowing his …
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HOMILY OF SUNDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK IN LENT Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45 THEME: DIVINE RESETTLEMENT QUOTE: Breathing alone isn’t the only proof of being alive. To be alive is way beyond this state, it simply means to live in freedom. Sin has removed man from his rightful place because as much as …
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HOMILY OF SUNDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK IN LENT [LAETARE SUNDAY] 1 Samuel 16:1,6-7,10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41 THEME: KNOWING GOD’S PURPOSE IN OUR LIVES. QUOTES: “Although man’s gift makes way for him, God’s timing is what really announces us. Being available does not necessarily mean that we are needed.” God knows how he made us. So, there …
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HOMILY OF THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9 THEME: CONNECTING TO ABRAHAM’S BLESSING QUOTE: To break new ground, we must be adventurous, regardless of the uncertainty that awaits us Abraham’s blessing is a product of a deep journey of faith. It is journey out of our comfort zone, through …
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HOMILY OF THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Genesis 2:7-9,3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11 THEME: PASSING THE TEST OF LIFE QUOTE: Every day confronts us with the temptation to sin, but when we are baked in the word of God, we have no fear of failing the Lord. These days, Satan would derive less joy appearing …
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HOMILY OF SUNDAY OF THE 7TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Leviticus 19:1-2,17-18, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23, Matthew 5:38-48 “You have learnt how it was said: You must love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say this to you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you; in this way you will be …
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HOMILY OF SUNDAY OF THE 6TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Ecclesiasticus 15:16-21, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Matthew 5:17-37 THEME: LOVE: THE FULFILMENT OF THE LAW Quotes: Love is bigger than justice. No man can satisfy its claims. In Roman 10:4, Paul said that Christ is the end of the law. He preached the spirit of the …
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HOMILY OF SUNDAY OF THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ISAIAH 58:7-10, 1 Cor 2;1-5, Mt 5:13-16 THEME: CHRISTIANS AS SIGNS OF GOD’S PRESENCE IN THE WORLD You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world. Quotes: As Christians, as people meant to represent the kingdom of God, our influence must …
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