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  • Homily for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    Year C, Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 97 (96): 1, 2b. 6, 7c. 9 Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 & John 17:20-26 That they may be one As we prepare to receive the Holy Spirit next Sunday. Our readings today challenge us to develop an important virtue, which we can also call an invitation. An invitation to “Unity”.…

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  • Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter

    Year C. Acts 14:21b-27, Psalm 145 (144):8:9.10-13, Revelation 21:1-5 & John 13:31-35. Love That Builds, Heals, and Makes All Things New Today’s readings address a very important theme: love. Not just any love—but the kind of love that builds up, heals wounds, and even helps make the world new again. In the Gospel, Jesus recognises…

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  • Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter

    Year C. Readings: Acts 13:14, 43b-52; Psalm 100; Revelation 7:9, 13-17; John 10:27-30 The Shepherd Who Knows Our Name Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Each year, the Gospel reflects on Jesus as our Shepherd—the One who calls us by name, guides us, and assures us of eternal life. This…

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  • Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter

    Acts 5:27b–32, 40b–41, Psalm 30, Revelation 5:11–14, and John 21:1–19 Feed My Sheep: Easter Faith and Apostolic Witness Easter symbolises much more than just a day of resurrection; it represents a beautiful season, a refreshing way of living, and a heartwarming time when the Risen Lord walks beside us, teaches us, and inspires us with…

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  • Homily for the Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter)

    Divine Mercy Sunday (2nd Sunday of Easter) Acts 5:12-16, Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19, & John 20:19-31. Theme: “Touch the Wounds of Christ, Be Healed by His Mercy” Today, as we gather on this Second Sunday of Easter—Divine Mercy Sunday—the Church invites us to delve more deeply into the mystery at the very heart of the…

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  • Homily for the third sunday of Lent

    A Call to Repentance and Fruitfulness As we continue our Lenten journey, today’s readings prompt us to reflect on God’s mercy, patience, and call to conversion. In today’s Gospel, Jesus urges us to examine our lives, repent, and bear fruit. Like the Israelites in the wilderness and the barren fig tree in the parable, we…

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  • Homily for the second sunday of Lent

    Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18, Psalm 27 (26):1, 7-14, Philippians 3:17-4:1, and Luke 9:28b-36 Today, we ponder the profound lessons from the readings for the Second Sunday of Lent. These passages encourage us to strengthen our faith, believe God’s promises, and accept the life-changing impact of His presence in our lives.The first reading describes God’s covenant with…

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  • Homily for the first sunday of Lent

    Bible Study: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Psalm 91 (90):1-2, 10-15, Romans 10:8-13 and Luke 4:1-13. Theme: “Temptations in the Wilderness: A Call to Faith and Obedience” As we begin our Lenten journey, we find ourselves in the desert with Jesus, confronted with temptations and obstacles that test our faith and obedience. Today’s readings challenge us to consider…

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  • Homily for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

    1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23, 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 and Luke 6:27-38. Second Chances: Love, Enemies, and the Power of Christ Brothers and sisters, we gather today to explore a powerful theme: the transformative power of love, even towards our enemies. We will journey through the stories of David, the words of Paul, and the…

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  • 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C: Staying with the Blessedness of Life

    Today’s readings offer a message about trust, values, and the nature of true blessedness. Jeremiah warns against placing our trust in fleeting things like human strength or worldly success. Those who do are like barren shrubs in the desert, cut off from true nourishment. Instead, we are called to trust in the Lord, to be…

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    Homily for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    Year C, Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 97 (96): 1, 2b. 6, 7c. 9 Rev 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 & John 17:20-26 That they may be one As we prepare to receive the Holy Spirit next Sunday. Our readings today challenge us to develop an important virtue, which we can also call an invitation. An invitation to “Unity”.…

  • Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter
    Homily for the 5th Sunday of Easter

    Year C. Acts 14:21b-27, Psalm 145 (144):8:9.10-13, Revelation 21:1-5 & John 13:31-35. Love That Builds, Heals, and Makes All Things New Today’s readings address a very important theme: love. Not just any love—but the kind of love that builds up, heals wounds, and even helps make the world new again. In the Gospel, Jesus recognises…

  • Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter
    Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter

    Year C. Readings: Acts 13:14, 43b-52; Psalm 100; Revelation 7:9, 13-17; John 10:27-30 The Shepherd Who Knows Our Name Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today is Good Shepherd Sunday. Each year, the Gospel reflects on Jesus as our Shepherd—the One who calls us by name, guides us, and assures us of eternal life. This…

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