HOMILY OF FRIDAY OF THE 7TH WEEK OF EASTER Saint Philip Neri, Priest St. Philip Neri, a 16th-century Italian priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oratory, was beloved for his infectious joy and commitment to serving others. Known as the “Apostle of Rome,” he used humor and personal interaction to guide people in …
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HOMILY OF MONDAY OF THE OF THE SIXTH WEEK OF EASTER Acts 16:11-15, John 15:26-16:4 THEME: THE BENEFITS OF HAVING THE RIGHT DISPOSITION. Grace builds on nature. Heaven helps those who help themselves. It is crystal clear that our mind has a gate-keeping ability. It can dispose us to greater things. It can also block …
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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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HOMILY OF THE 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 8:5-8,14-17, 1 Peter 3:15-18, John 14:15-21 THEME: GOD’S ABIDING PRESENCE God is ever present. Though invisible, He expresses himself in our lives and words. He is praised in our testimonies. He remains all in all, even in our sufferings. “Philip went to a Samaritan town and proclaimed …
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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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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 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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HOMILY OF MONDAY OF THE HOLY WEEK Isaiah 42:1-7, John 12:1-11 THEME: THE MEASURE OF OUR LOVE QUOTE: Authentic love can never be boring or faded because it has something new to offer each day. Anytime we count God’s blessings in our lives, we shall realize that there is nothing too big to offer as …
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HOMILY OF FRIDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK IN LENT Hosea 14:2-10, Mark 12:28-34 THEME: GETTING TO THE ROOT OF HUMAN PAINS The farther we are from God, the more we are prone to errors. It’s only in God’s light that we can see light because he is the absolute light. Although his eyes see us …
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HOMILY OF TUESDAY OF THE SIXTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Memorial of Saints Cyril, monk, and Methodius, Bishop Genesis 6:5-8,7:1-5,10, Mark 8:14-21 THEME: BEWARE OF DECEIT ‘Keep your eyes open; be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and the yeast of Herod.” No one can live in a vacuum. And as the …
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HOMILY OF WEDNESDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Genesis 2:4-9,15-17, Mark 7:14-23 THEME: NOTHING IS UNCLEAN QUOTES: Nature is perfect. It fights back when it is misused. The battle of nature can be disastrous when its laws are contravened unchecked. In the first reading we read, “The Lord God took the man and …
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HOMILY OF TUESDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Genesis 1:20-2:4, Mark 7:1-13 THEME: THE LAW OF REST AND THE PHARISAIC SYNDROME Quotes: After creation God rested. Anytime we lose sight of God and follow human laws, we will run the risk of losing our rest. The law of moderation is a function of …
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HOMILY OF MONDAY OF THE 5TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs. Gen 1:1-19, Mark 6:53-56. THEME: SOMETHING OF JESUS Quotes: “As Christians, we must have something of Jesus in us”. “We are dead wherever our presence has no relevance.” “As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized …
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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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HOMILY OF SATURDAY OF THE 4TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Heb 13:15-17, 20-21, Mark 6:30-34 THEME: EMPOWERED BY THE WORD Quotes: “For those who are ready to make sacrifice, work can never finish.” “The right knowledge produces the best result” In the gospel reading, Jesus had pity on his disciples; he told them to come …
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HOMILY OF FRIDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIMES Heb 13:1-8, Mark 6:14-29 THEME: THE VOICE OF CONSCIENCE The state of the conscience is capable of adversely affecting sense of judgement. The mind is at ease only when it’s free; with a clear conscience, a taste of eternity is experienced. Beloved, we can see …
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HOMILY OF THURSDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Mal 3:1-4, Heb 14-18, Luke 2:32. THEME: KNOWING THE SECRETS BEHIND OUR LIVES. Today, we celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the temple. Likewise, all the religious men and women all over the world renew their …
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HOMILY OF TUESDAY FO THE FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Memorial of St John Bosco, Priest. Heb 12:1-4, Mark 5:21-43 THEME: WHEN GOD REMEMBERS OUR NEIGHBOURS How to take advantage of every opportunity. “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.” Having sought many solutions and failed, one would wonder why the woman …
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HOMILY OF MONDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Heb11:32-40, Mk 5:1-20 THEME: DELIVERANCE FROM A TOMB LIFE The condition of the demoniac in our today’s gospel depicts a state of insecurity. A tomb is a fearful zone. It’s a metaphor for a tensed society or environment. This man was possessed by evil spirits …
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HOMILY OF THURSDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME MEMORIAL OF ST TIMOTHY AND TITUS 2 Tim 1:1-8, Mk 4:21-25 THEME: THE HOME: A STARTING POINT FOR GREATNESS It is often said that Charity begins at home. Our family upbringing has a great impact on our growth in virtues. Majority of great the men …
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