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 TIME Heb 13:1-8, Mark 6:14-29 THEME: THE VOICE OF CONSCIENCE The state of our conscience can affect our sense of judgement. And when our mind is clear, we can see clearly. The best of sight is the function of a good conscience. With a clear conscience, …
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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 OF OUR LIFE. Today, we celebrate the presentation of Jesus in the temple. Likewise, all the religious men and women in the world renew their consecration …
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HOMILY OF WEDNESDAY OF THE FOURTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Heb 12:4-7,11-15, Mk 6:1-6 THEME: THE CRIPPLING EFFECTS OF OVER FAMILIARITY “So, he was not able to perform any mighty deed there, apart from curing a few sick people by laying his hands on them. He was amazed at their lack of faith.” Jesus was …
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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 SATURDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME ST THOMAS AQUINAS[Memorial] Heb 11:1-2,8-19, Mk 4:35-41 THEME: HOW FAITH IS BUILT According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “Faith is the theological virtue by which we believe in God and believe all that he has said and revealed to us, and that Holy …
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HOMILY FOR FRIDAY OF THE 3RD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME. HEB 10:32-39, MK 4:26-34 THEME: GRACE FOR EXPANSION The kingdom like a mustard seed “The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is …
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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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HOMILY OF WEDNESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME CONVERSION OF ST PAUL Acts 22:3-16, Mk 16:15-18 THEME: JESUS: THE PRINCIPAL AGENT OF CONVERSION We learn from the circumstances around the conversion of Saint Paul that the work of conversion is an act of God. Paul was a strong force against the spread of …
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HOMILY OF TUESDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Hebrew 10:1-10, Mark 3:31-35 THEME: HOW TO KNOW OUR TRUE FAMILY MEMBERS Our true relations are those who share in our mission and vision. Our biological root is simply our take off ground. Greater life is out there. However, since one comes before the …
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HOMILY OF MONDAY OF THE THIRD WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME Heb 9:15,24-28, Matthew 3:22-30 THEME: THE DEFEAT OF SATAN In today’s gospel, Jesus was accused of using the power of Beelzebub, the prince of demon to cast out demons. His adversaries were not interested in the freedom which he brings for those who were under …
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HOMILY OF SATURDAY OF THE 11TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR C 2chronicles 24:17-25, Matthew 6:24-34 THEME: DANGER OF FORGETFULNESS If the beloved of God neglect his ways, they are bound to suffer calamities. We easily forget God when things become rosy for us. Those who choose other gods will have their sorrows multiplied. King …
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HOMILY OF FRIDAY OF THE 11TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME 2kings 11:1-4.9-18, 20, Matthew 6:19-23 THEME: HOW GOD PRESERVES HIS OWN CHOICE A nation that is ruled by blood-sucking men and women will never know peace until God handpicked his own choice of leader. Athaliah was ruthless. She was the daughter of Jezebel and king …
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HOMILY OF TUESDAY, 14TH OF JUNE, 2022 2Kings 2:1.6-14, Matthew 6:1-6.16-18 THEME: CONSEQUENCE OF EVIL INFLUENCE Ahab may not have had a murderous instinct, but the kind of wife he married has brought evil upon his family. He couldn’t manage his grief at Naboth refusal and he allowed his wife, Jezebel, to perform a proxy …
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HOMILY OF FRIDAY 11TH OF JUNE 2021 TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR B MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS R1:- Hosea 11:1-3-4.8c-9 PS:- Isaiah 12:2-3.4bcde.5-6 Accl:-Ephesians 3:8-12.14-19 Gosp:- John 19:31-37 THEME: THE HEART 0F LOVE A true loving heart cannot destroy what it built as a result of failed expectations. Even in pain, we must …
*HOMILY OF MONDAY OF THE SECOND IN ORDINARY TIME* 2 Cor.1:1-7, Mathew 5:1-12 THEME: BALANCED TESTIMONY Our testimony is not only about what we enjoy. Our meaningful sufferings are part of our testimonies. Complete or balanced testimony is a full narrative from cross to crown. They suffer more in life, who strive daily to avoid …
HOMILY OF SATURDAY 5TH OF JUNE 2021 ST BONIFACE, B.M.( MEMORIAL) R1:- Tobit 12:1.5-15.20 PS:- Tobit 13:1band 2.3-4a.6 Accl:- Mathew 5:3 Gosp:- Mark 12:38-44 *THEME: HOW TO ENJOY WHAT MONEY CANNOT BUY* He is the richest who possesses more of what money cannot buy. There are some people in our lives who are offering services …
HOMILY OF FRIDAY 4TH OF JUNE 2021 R1:- Tobit 11:5-15 PS:- 146:1b.2.6c.7.8-9bc-10 Accl:- 2 Timothy 14:23 Gosp:- Mark 12:35-37 THEME: WHEN AN ANGEL BECOME A MAID. We must learn how to treat our house help. Some of our maids or coworkers are on assignment. Azarius(Angel Raphael)was one of such messengers to the family of Tobit. …
HOMILY OF THURSDAY 3RD OF JUNE 2021 SS CHARLES LWANGA & COMP. M.( MEMORIAL) R1:- Tobit 6:9-12;7:1cd.9-12.16;8:1.4-9a PS:- 128:1-2.3.4-5 Accl:- 2 Timothy 1:10 Gosp:- Mark 12:28b-34 THEME: KNOWING WHEN GOD ANSWERS OUR PRAYERS It takes a deep sense of discernment to know when God answers our prayers. For lack of understanding, we may still be …
HOMILY OF MONDAY 31ST OF MAY, 2021 VISITATION OF THE B.V.M ( FEAST) R1:- Zephaniah 3:14-18a PS:- Isaiah 12:2-3.4bcde.5-6 Accl:- Luke 1:45 Gosp:- Luke 1:39-56 THEME: KNOWING WITH WHOM TO SHARE OUR TESTIMONIES Every encounter we have with God must surely leave us with a testimony or message to share. Every word of God that …
