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Homily for the Pentecost Sunday
Read More: Homily for the Pentecost SundayYear C. Readings: Acts 2:1–11, Psalm 104 (103): 1ab, 24, 29-30, 31, 34, Romans 8:8-17 & John 14:15-16, 23b-26 Spirit-Filled Lives for a Spirit-Starved World 1. Today, we joyfully celebrate Pentecost, the special day when the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in the form of a wind and fire, bringing the Church to life!…
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Homily for the 7th Sunday of Easter
Read More: Homily for the 7th Sunday of EasterYear 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
Read More: Homily for the 5th Sunday of EasterYear 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
Read More: Homily for the 4th Sunday of EasterYear 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
Read More: Homily for the 3rd Sunday of EasterActs 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)
Read More: 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
Read More: Homily for the third sunday of LentA 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
Read More: Homily for the second sunday of LentGenesis 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
Read More: Homily for the first sunday of LentBible 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
Read More: Homily for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C1 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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Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter (Sunday of the Divine Mercy)
Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 118 (117):2-4, 13-15, 22-24, 1 Peter 1:3-9 and John 20:19-31 Mercy That Breaks Fear and Builds Faith There is a moment many of us know too well—the doors are closed, the lights are low, and fear has the final word. You may be smiling on the outside, but inside, there is anxiety,…
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Homily for Palm Sunday, Year A
Isaiah 50:4–7, Philippians 2:6-11 & Matthew 26:14–27:66 Entering the Lord’s Passion Today we enter into the mystery of Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday—a day of both joy and sorrow, triumph and suffering. We hold palms in our hands and proclaim “Hosanna!” just as the people did when Jesus entered Jerusalem. Yet, in the Gospel…
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Homily for the 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A
Ezekiel 37:12-14, Psalm 130 (129):1-8, Romans 8:8-11 and John 11:1-45 From Darkness to Life—The Power of the Resurrection Last Sunday, we walked with the man born blind. Through the healing touch of Jesus, his physical eyes were opened, but more importantly, his spiritual eyes were awakened to the light of faith. We learned that Jesus…





