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 […]

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 […]

THE FIRST CANDLE OF ADVENT: HOPE

Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 and Luke21:25-38.34-36.  The first Sunday of Advent begins a new liturgical calendar, year C and year II for weekdays. Advent has its origin from the Latin word “Adventus,” meaning “Coming,” which is a translation of the Greek word “parousia”. It is a season of preparation for the celebration […]

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 SHEPHERD’S CANDLE: JOY

HOMILY FOR THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (GAUDETE), YEAR C. Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-18; Psalm (Isaiah 12); Philippians 4:4-7 and Luke3:10-18. The third Sunday of advent is popularly known as “Gaudete Sunday,” which means, “Rejoice.” This Sunday is symbolized by the rose/pink candle which signifies joy. The candle is called the Shepherd’s Candle because it stands for […]

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 […]

IS HOLY LIFE STILL POSSIBLE IN OUR TIME?

HOMILY FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 138; 1Corinthians 15:1-11 and Luke 5:1-11. Some of us have probably forgotten that we are Christians and are called to a life of holiness. We feel so comfortable normalizing the abnormal and making sin a cultural thing or a way of […]

WHAT OPTION DO WE HAVE FOR THE POOR?

HOMILY FOR TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, YEAR C. Readings: Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13. There is this popular saying by Helen Keller that ‘the only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.’ Today’s liturgy presents to us the foresight of a steward at the verge of losing […]

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 […]