Homilies/Reflections
| 1 | Sacred Space |
By Mon, 03 Apr 2023
As we enter the sacred space, we step outside of the earthly realm and enter into the “heavenly” realm. We leave earthly life behind in order to enter into eternal life. As the priest a
| 2 | EXPOSE YOURSELF TO CHRIST |
By Mon, 03 Apr 2023
We witness a general truth concerning relations between Christ and every man and women: it is rarely a matter of ambivalence. People come to him, and they leave him in deepest joy and gratitude, li
| 3 | REVEAL YOUR LOVE FOR JESUS |
By Mon, 03 Apr 2023
REVEAL YOUR LOVE FOR JESUS
Mary anoints the feet of Jesus and dries them with her hair. Christ is being anointed king, and we become part of his kingdom. In something of
| 4 | FROM DEATH TO LIFE |
By Sun, 26 Mar 2023
FROM DEATH TO LIFE
Grace to Glory
The season of lent invites us on a journey from sin to grace and on to glory. On the first Sunday of Len
| 5 | I have come that they may have life |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Mon, 09 May 2022
Acts 11:1-18, Jn 10:1-10. The events that led to great transformation in Peter after Pentecost should give us the greatest hope for the possibility of change in our life. From such an impulsive, se
| 6 | The Good Shepherd lays down his life for his sheep |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Sun, 08 May 2022
Acts 13:14.43-52, Rev. 7:9.14-17, Jn 10:27-30. On this Fourth Sunday of Easter also known as Good Shepherd Sunday Year C, the Church invites us to reflect the presence of Christ in our midst as the
| 7 | How can I repay the Lord for His goodness to me? |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Sat, 07 May 2022
Acts 9:31-42, Jn 6:60-69. Today's Psalms begins with the words: “How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me?” This should be a question we must ask ourselves everyday.&nb
| 8 | The Conversion of Paul |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Fri, 06 May 2022
Acts 9:1-20, Jn 6:52-59. Today's first reading provides us with the account of Paul’s life-changing experience on the road to Damascus. To understand how radical this encounter was for Paul, we
| 9 | Do you understand what you are reading |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Thu, 05 May 2022
Acts 8:26-40, Jn 6:44-51. God was already drawing the Ethiopian eunuch to Himself, before ever he met with Philip on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza. This wealthy Ethiopian civil servant was a God-
| 10 | Whoever comes to me, I will not cast out |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Wed, 04 May 2022
Acts 8:1-8, Jn 6:35-40. After the death of Stephen, a storm of persecution broke out against the early Church in Jerusalem and increased in its fury. The prime agent in this campaign of persecution
| 11 | The Feast of Saints Philip and James |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Tue, 03 May 2022
1 Cor. 15:1-8, Jn 14:6-14. Today we celebrate the glorious Feast of Saints Philip and James, the two faithful servants of God who dedicated their lives in the service of God. These two Apostles per
| 12 | The Memorial of St Athanasius |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Mon, 02 May 2022
Acts 6:8-15, Jn 6:22-29. Today's first reading presents us with the record of the persecution of Stephen, one of the seven first Deacons of the Church. He was confronted by the opponents of the Chu
| 13 | Obedience to God comes before obedience to men |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Sun, 01 May 2022
Acts 5:27-32.40-41, Rev. 5:11-14, Jn 21:1-19. On this Third Sunday of Easter Year C, the Church invites us to reflect on the mystery of love in which we recognise the most concrete manifestation of
| 14 | It would not be right for us to neglect the word of God so as to give out food |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Sat, 30 Apr 2022
Acts 6:1-7, Jn 6:16-21. Jesus makes sure that all who call upon the Lord God will have their needs met. Not only will they hear the goodnews and experience God in prayer, they will also have t
| 15 | The Memorial of St Catherine of Siena |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Fri, 29 Apr 2022
Acts 5:34-42, Jn 6:1-15. Today's first reading presents an interesting episode of how the Apostles were sent out from the assembly of the Jewish religious leaders. A noted rabbi, Gamaliel, spo
| 16 | We testify, so does the Holy Spirit |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Thu, 28 Apr 2022
Acts 5:27-33, Jn 3:31-36. To follow Jesus and speak in His name, we must be radical and willing to walk the way of the Cross with Him. The kind of courage and uncompromising obedience that Peter an
| 17 | Those who are wicked prefers darkness |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Wed, 27 Apr 2022
Acts 5:17-26, Jn 3:16-21. The Sanhedrin attempted to crush the early Church as much as possible by arresting the Apostles and disciples. However, the Lord was with His servants and His beloved ones
| 18 | Through the Holy Spirit, the human person experiences a spiritual rebirth |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Tue, 26 Apr 2022
Acts 4:32-37, Jn 3:7-15. Today’s first reading relates how the early Christians lived a communal life and shared their possessions. The early Christians at Jerusalem pooled all their res
| 19 | The Feast of St Mark, Evangelist |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Mon, 25 Apr 2022
1 Pet. 5:5-14, Mk 16:15-20. Today we celebrate the great Feast of one of the Four Evangelists, that is, Mark the Evangelist, who was one of the earliest disciples of the Lord. According to Church t
| 20 | The Divine Mercy Sunday |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Sun, 24 Apr 2022
Acts 5:12-16, Rev. 1:9-11.12-13.17-19, Jn 20:19-31. On this Second Sunday of Easter, the Church invites us to celebrate the Feast of the Divine Mercy, as instituted by Pope St John Paul II on the o
| 21 | Overcoming obstacles to belief |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Sat, 23 Apr 2022
Acts 4:13-21, Mk 16:9-15. As the Sanhedrin, rejected the notion that Jesus could be the Messiah, so they denied that he had risen from the dead. To believe this would demand a major change in their
| 22 | Building on Grace |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Fri, 22 Apr 2022
Acts 4:1-12, Jn 21:1-14. Today's first reading continues the story of what happened to Peter and John after they healed the lame man by the power of the Name of Jesus. After their arrest, they were m
| 23 | Building on Grace |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Fri, 22 Apr 2022
Acts 4:1-12, Jn 21:1-14. Today's first reading continues the story of what happened to Peter and John after they healed the lame man by the power of the Name of Jesus. After their arrest, they were m
| 24 | Peace be with you |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Thu, 21 Apr 2022
Acts 3:11-26, Lk. 24:35-48. Peter saw how Jesus made visible and tangible all that the Jews had hoped made a great profession of faith in today's first reading. According to him, all the prophets p
| 25 | I am with you always |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Wed, 20 Apr 2022
Acts 3:1-10, Lk. 24:13-35. The Emmaus story is a living parable for Christian discipleship. It suggests that if we travel life’s journey in company with others, sharing our faith and doubts w
| 26 | I am going to my Father and your Father |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Tue, 19 Apr 2022
Acts 2: 36-41, Jn 20:11-18. Genuine love motivates us towards selflessness and making the greatest sacrifice. Mary of Magdala truly and passionately loved Jesus even after His death. She was the on
| 27 | Monday of Easter Octave |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Mon, 18 Apr 2022
Acts 2:36-41, Jn 20:11-18. After experiencing the Risen Lord over the course of fifty days, Peter gives his first sermon which took place on Pentecost Sunday. In today's first reading, the fai
| 28 | Alleluia, Christ Arose |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Sun, 17 Apr 2022
Acts 10:34.37-43, Col 3:1-4, Jn 20:1-9. Today we solemnly celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Today's readings remind us that it is not just a historical fact that Jesus rose from the dead,
| 29 | Holy Saturday night of all nights |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Sat, 16 Apr 2022
Gen. 1:1–2:2, Gen. 22:1-18, Ex. 14:15–15:1, Ish 54:5-14, Ish 55:1-11, Bar. 3:9-15.32–4:4, Ezk. 36:16-17.18-28, Epistle: Rom. 6:3-11, Mk 16:1-8. Holy Saturday is a day of nothingne
| 30 | Behold the wood of the Cross |
By Sr. Vivian Ameh Fri, 15 Apr 2022
Ish 52:13-53:12, Heb. 4:14-16.5:7-9, Jn 18:1 -19:42. The Liturgy of Good Friday is very unique in every sense of the word, starting from the Stations of the Cross, in many parts of the world dramat
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