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MAUNDY THURDAY

HOMILY FOR HOLY THURSDAY MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER. Readings: Exodus 12:1-8.11-14; Psalm 116; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 and John 13:1-15. Tonight, we begin the Paschal Triduum of the Holy Week, which will come to an end with the Easter Vigil. In a subtle manner, it is a mass that last for three days as the […]

WHY AFRAID OF DEATH IF WE BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION?

HOMILY FOR THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: 2Maccabees 7:1-2.9-14; Psalm 17; 2Thessalonians 2:16-3:5; Luke 20:27-38. There are different beliefs and cultures of life after death. Around the world, a good number of the dead are buried while some are cremated; but one tribe in the jungles of the Amazon eats their dead. […]

THE FEAR OF THE FUTURE

HOMILY FOR THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR The fear of the future has hindered and restricted so many Christians from the virtue of generosity in which the virtue of hospitality is embedded. This fear has lured so many to preserve and hoard their belongings to themselves alone. There is no way we can be generous if we continue […]

INSTRUMENT OF CHRIST’ PEACE

HOMILY FOR FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66; Galatians 6:14-18 and Luke 10:1-12.17-20. The liturgy of today casts our mind to the prayer of St. Francis of Assisi, which describes some ways we can spread the peace of Christ around us. In seeking peace, we do not only wait […]

WHAT DO WE SEEK: HUMILITY OR PRIDE?

HOMILY FOR FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR A. Readings: Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-13; Psalm 146; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 and Matthew 5:1-12. Sometimes, I recommend to people who feel on top of the world to occasionally have a visit to three important places, which are hospitals: in order to appreciate their health and value for life; the […]

REJECTION AND OPPOSITION TO SERVANTS OF GOD

HOMILY FOR FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-5,17-19; Psalm 71; 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 and Luke 4:21-30. Naturally, everyone wants to be accepted and some go as far as denting the image of others and presenting themselves ‘as good persons’ for them to be accepted. Rejection teaches us about where we stand. […]

HOW DO WE RELATE WITH PEOPLE THAT HAVE GRAVELY OFFENDED US?

HOMILY FOR TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Exodus 32:7-11.13-14; Psalm 51; 1 Timothy 1:12-17 and Luke 15:1-32. HOW DO WE RELATE WITH PEOPLE THAT HAVE GRAVELY OFFENDED US? 11.09.2022. There is a description of God in the second preface of the weekday Mass, which says, “Almighty and Eternal God, in goodness you […]

FAITH AND FEAR

HOMILY FOR SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) YEAR A. Readings: Acts 2:142-47; Psalm 118; 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31 Today is a day of mixed feelings. The memory of the crucifixion is so fresh in the minds of the apostles, and they lock themselves in the upper room for fear of the […]

FAITH AND FEAR

HOMILY FOR SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY) YEAR B. Readings: Acts 5:12-16; Psalm 118; Revelation 1:9-11.12-13.17-19 and John 20:19-31. Today is a day of mixed feelings. The memory of the crucifixion is so fresh in the minds of the apostles, and they lock themselves in the upper room for fear of the Jews, […]

DO YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP?

HOMILY FOR THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Malachi 4:1-2; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12 and Luke 21:5-19. Some of us have given up that Nigeria will never get better; some have given up on their spouse, parents and friends, even as priest and religious, some of us have given up on others. […]

THE SECOND ADVENT CANDLE: LOVE

HOMILY FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C. Readings: Baruch 5:1-9; Psalm 126; Philippians 1:4-6.8-11 and Luke 3:1-6. This Sunday we light the second candle of the Advent wreath, which signifies love, and is otherwise known as the Bethlehem Candle. Like the prophecy Candle, the Bethlehem Candle is purple, signifying repentance and royalty. This […]